SLPs and Literacy: Bringing Expert Literacy Instruction into the Speech Room
(0.5 CEU Credits)

A Free Professional Development for Speech-Language Pathologists
Format

Online
Course

Presented By

Sprout Labs

Duration

30 minutes

CEU Credits

0.5 Credits

About the course

This course demonstrates how Speech Language Pathologists can directly apply structured literacy within their scope of practice to better support struggling readers. It connects core literacy principles to the language skills you already target, demonstrates the Discovery Method in action, and introduces the I+1 framework to help you manage task difficulty and reduce frustration. You’ll also learn when to use strategies like repetition, scaffolding, and orthographic mapping to strengthen decoding and comprehension—equipping you to confidently integrate literacy intervention into your sessions.

Course Lessons

Rooted In The Science Of Reading

Sprout Labs builds foundational reading skills — the very skills that are often at the root of reading challenges. Created by literacy experts, Sprout Labs programs build the skills kids need for lifelong reading success.

As they progress through the program, families see skill growth translate into greater confidence at home and at school. With consistent use, many children gain 20 to 40 percentile points in foundational reading skills, getting them back on track and building lasting academic advantages.
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