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Ready, Set, “Action” 2 – Integrating Science Curriculum Verbs Into Your Therapy Session #e246


Presenter: Cathy Alexander, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn to connect SLP treatment with curriculum-related goals in the classroom.

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"I really appreciated the specific books and activities provided, which can be used to target verbs in the different science areas. I appreciated all of the resources shared."

– A.B., prior course participant

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This course connects our treatment with curriculum-related goals that the child is learning in the classroom. This session covers from early science vocabulary (kindergarten) through adolescents. Learn evidence-based intervention strategies for teaching vocabulary for life science, changes in matter, and earth science. In addition, vocabulary for energy and physical science will be explored.

Learn how to teach common inquiry-based science verbs such as observe, measure and predict. Strategies for using content word strings, reading informational text, and creating graphic and visual organizers will be reviewed and discussed. Common science prefixes, suffixes, and root words will be identified and discussed.

Course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs – 1.5 Contact Hours.

Numerous downloadable therapy materials are provided. Age range: kindergarten – adolescents.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:32:16

  1. SLP working with curriculum-related goals.
  2. SLP and early science vocabulary.
  3. Interactive reading of informational text.
  4. Creating a Science Vocabulary Wall.
  5. SLP teaching science vocabulary for experiments.
  6. Earth Science and Life Science vocabulary.
  7. Space Science and Physical Science vocabulary.
  8. Adolescents and content-area vocabulary.
  9. Common science prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
  10. Review

Numerous digital handouts are provided for:

space vocabulary, common science experiment vocabulary, earth vocabulary, changes in matter vocabulary, common science prefixes, common science suffixes, common biology roots and more!

"Very easy to follow and many helpful supports. I really enjoyed all of the science links and how to incorporate into language lessons."

– C.P., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The entire presentation was beneficial. I enjoyed the experiment examples." R.H. (Aug. 2024)

"The verb vocabulary handouts were helpful." J.F. (May. 2024)

"Loved the flashcards and prefix/suffix definitions. Very easy to follow and understand course. The presenter spoke at a good rate." B.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I never really thought about the vast amount of verbs used in the teaching of science. I can see now why this would pose a challenge to students with a LI Disorder, as verbs are not quite as concrete as nouns." M.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I really enjoyed the book suggestions made during this presentation, as well as the examples of using the semantic and phonological approach to teaching science vocabulary." M.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I thought it was beneficial to know how to use the textbook while also taking the vocabulary word to a more specific level. I liked the examples of resources both mentioned and provided." M.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussing how to teach vocabulary using different techniques was beneficial. I liked the content word strings." D.C. (Apr. 2023)

"I really appreciated the specific books and activities provided, which can be used to target verbs in the different science areas. The presenter was easy to follow, and I appreciated all of the resources shared." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the specifics on how to teach science vocabulary. This course was very complete. I learned so much." L.K. (Jan. 2023)

"The activity ideas and literature suggestions were good. I liked the handout." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Very easy to follow and many helpful supports. I really enjoyed all of the science links and how to incorporate into language lessons." C.P. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the techniques and materials discussed, and the flow of the information was good." J.M. (Jun. 2022)

"Including photocards with attached words was helpful. I liked all the additional therapy tools." L.M. (Jun. 2022)

"Learning information on the reasons that verb interventions, in particular, are necessary, and learning keys to effective intervention (input frequency, distributed practice, etc). The visual examples of cards to teach the words and examples of content word strings were good." M.H. (May 2022)

"Course was well organized. I liked the vocabulary / suffixes / root words provided." S.N. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the information specific to verbs, and that it focused on science vocabulary." S.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the picture books and the clarity of teaching." J.R. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the strategies and techniques for teaching science vocabulary to elementary and middle school students." K.F. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Define, describe, and discuss life science, earth and space science, matter, and physical science vocabulary verbs.
  2. Define and discuss intervention techniques to be used with curriculum vocabulary.
  3. List and identify common science prefixes and suffixes in curriculum science vocabulary words.

Presenter & Disclosures

Cathy Alexander, MA, CCC-SLP

Cathy Alexander, MA, CCC-SLP, has worked in public school settings and a private pediatric clinic for over 20 years. Cathy is the founder of KidsVocabulary.com. Cathy is the author of WH Question Blast Off and Core Curriculum Articulation both published by Super Duper Publications, Inc. Cathy has presented to school districts and pediatric clinics across the nation on vocabulary intervention. In addition, Cathy has conducted a number of webinars. Cathy is an ASHA and TSHA presenter.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Cathy Alexander is a presenter of online CEU courses offered by Northern Speech Services; receives royalty payments.

Nonfinancial — Cathy Alexander has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

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You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

For our online courses to function best, we recommend that you update your computer to include the newest version of your Internet browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.) and newest version of your computer's operating system. Also a high-speed Internet connection is recommended (cable or DSL). Speakers or headphones will be required for many of our courses as many contain audio components.

Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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