Speech or Language Impairment (SLI)

This short webinar reviews guidance for determining Adverse Effect during a Speech-Language Impairment evaluation using the Colorado Speech or Language Impairment Guidelines for Assessment and Eligibility (“SLI Guidelines) and strategies for using the Colorado Communication Rating Scales (CCRS) to guide eligibility determination discussions for speech-language eligibility and services. We also define and review Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Participants are encouraged to have the CDE Speech-Language Impairment website, a copy of the CCRS (located on the website), and a notebook handy to ensure comprehension and full benefit from this webinar.

After watching this 20 minute meeting participants will be able to accurately compare and contrast SLD - Oral Expression and Listening Comprehension, Developmental Delay (DD) and Speech or Language Impairment (SLI).

This is a self-paced webinar series that is open to any speech-language pathologist who is new to supervising speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in Colorado or who needs a review. It consists of seven instructional videos, articles  that will support your learning, and resources to support you in your role as supervisor. You must view all videos and complete the course evaluation in order to have successfully passed this course and receive the certificate for 7 contact hours. If you are participating in the SLPA Student Mentorship Program, you must complete these videos and submit your certificate to the CDE in order to receive compensation. 

*Please note that Medicaid Billing regulations have been updated since the original airing of this webinar. See the Qualified Medicaid Billing Personnel document below for guidance.

This Speech Language Interventions for Multilingual Learners course was created by Dr. Sandy Frey and designed to provide you with a general overview of best practices for approaching family engagement, and intervention for multilingual students with speech-language disorders.  The course consists of 4 videos and 1 quiz.  Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion from the CDE which will grant you 1 hour of recertification credit.

In this two-hour webinar, Dr. Kelly Farquharson: breaks down the Simple View of Reading and the Science of Reading; explains how speech sound disorders impact reading; and discusses the frequency with which students with Speech Sound Disorders also struggle with decoding.

In this half-day workshop, Dr. Kelly Farquharson of Florida State University teaches a master class on the appropriate intervention and treatment of speech sound disorders. In this three and a half hours, you will learn about various speech sound disorders, treatment techniques, and strategies for choosing the best speech sounds to target first.

In this one-hour webinar, you will learn about the SLP’s role in working with a multidisciplinary concussion management team. SLP’s play a key role in supporting students with concussions as they return to school including consultation, professional development and support for their colleagues, and direct intervention for students who qualify for specially designed instruction.

Viewers will explore strategies for identifying students with speech-language impairments versus language differences due to multilingualism. Learn about dynamic assessment methods and cultural considerations for eligibility determination.

This speech/language professional development series focuses on implementing dynamic assessment, recognizing cultural and linguistic bias in assessment practices, and building confidence in using dynamic assessment for eligibility determination, ongoing progress monitoring, and instruction. The series emphasizes the importance of collaboration, group problem-solving, and incorporating caregiver/family input throughout the process. This series consists of three webinars.