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Speech sound disorders can significantly impact a child's ability to read and spell, yet SLPs often address speech and literacy as separate domains—missing critical opportunities to strengthen both within the same session. This 6-hour course equips SLPs with practical tools to integrate structured literacy into speech sound disorder therapy. Grounded in the Science of Reading, participants will learn to assess literacy risk, target phonological awareness and phoneme-grapheme correspondences alongside speech goals, and plan sessions that address both spoken and written language. The course balances lecture with hands-on activities, video demonstrations of real sessions, and collaborative planning time.

Attendees will gain practical tools to teach syllable instruction with clarity, supporting decoding, spelling, and fluency. The session will also highlight the role of morphology—showing how prefixes, suffixes, and base words build meaning and structure. Participants will learn how to integrate morphological awareness with syllable instruction to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression. This session is designed for anyone working with readers who struggle with multisyllabic words or need structured literacy support. With real-world examples and hands-on strategies, you'll walk away with evidence-based techniques to strengthen word-level reading and support lasting literacy success.

Crafting word lists that align with developmental stages while adhering to a logical scope and sequence is an artful process. By meticulously selecting words that resonate with each developmental milestone, we ensure a harmonious progression of learning. Are you familiar with the components of a structured literacy lesson but find it challenging to consistently incorporate all necessary elements? Do you often run short of time or miss out on covering essential parts of your lesson? Let's thoroughly explore every component of a structured literacy lesson, discovering how to maximize your time and resources effectively. Join us in learning how to craft engaging and explicit lessons for optimal impact.

Word lists are the foundation of structured literacy instruction — but not all word lists are created equal. This session breaks down what makes a word list developmentally appropriate, phonologically sound, and clinically useful. Participants will learn how to evaluate, adapt, and build word lists that align with their students' goals across articulation, phonology, reading, and spelling.