What do we do in speech?

What do we do in the speech-language classroom?

Speech-language sessions are provided in small groups (maximum 5 students) or individual sessions for 30 minute periods, according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

During speech, we will be working on many skills, including:

• speech production/articulation/fluency (using clear speech understood by others)
• receptive language (following directions, listening/understanding),
• expressive language (vocabulary, grammar),
• social/pragmatic language (conversation skills, taking turns),
• phonological awareness skills (letter/sound knowledge).

Speech rules/expectations:
BE RESPECTFUL:      (1) Keep your eyes on the speaker/screen (to be a good listener),
                              (2) Listen to friends and teachers (so you know what to do),
BE RESPONSIBLE:    (3)Have a calm body: bottom in chair, feet on floor, head off table (do your best work),
BE SAFE:                 (4) Keep your hands, feet & all objects to yourself (so everyone can be safe).

Rewards for following speech expectations/satisfactory effort:

• Class Dojo Point
• speech point
• 6 speech points/filled row on speech chart = select a reward (play a game, be line leader, teacher helper, etc.)

Consequences for breaking speech expectations/unsatisfactory behavior:

• Losing a turn during the speech game/activity
• Losing Dojo/Speech point
• Conference with student, family and/or classroom teacher to discuss behavior.