Hello Parents & Students,
I have had the privilege of working at David W. Long Elementary School since 1999. I feel blessed to help students find their voice, build their confidence, and improve their overall communication skills.
I.E.P. Meetings
Each child in speech has an Individualized Education Program. We will meet at least once a year to review your child's IEP, discuss progress, and develop new goals for your child as a team. You are a very important part of the IEP team. Your input during these meetings is highly valuable. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress or I.E.P., please contact me through email.
Speech Sessions
I am located on the West side of campus. You'll find me right across from the TK/Clouds playground. Students are seen based upon the frequency & duration noted in their IEP. Students will participate in a positive environment while improving their communication skills.
8/7- 1st Day of school
8/10 - Back To School Night - Stop by and say hello. :)
9/4 - No school; Labor Day
9/11 - No school; staff development
9/25-9/29 Parent-Teacher Conferences & Fall Book Fair (minimum day schedule all week)
10/9 - no school
11/10 - no school, Veteran's Day
11/20-11/24 - Thanksgiving Break
12/22 - 1/5 - Winter Break
1/15 - No School, MLK Jr holiday
1/26 - Non student day
Your student may receive communication practice sheets through the month. Speech students receive credit for practicing their homework and receive stamps towards prizes and treats.
Speech and language homework usually only requires oral practice or answering questions in a conversational manner; it should not take up too much of your time. Please contact me if you are having trouble completing speech homework; I will work with you to make practice more convenient and effective.
For Articulation...
Speech Sound Names
Articulation Cueing
Levels of Difficulty
Articulation Carryover
For Fluency...
Fluency Strategies
Stuttering Tips
Stuttering Awareness
For Social Communication...
Pragmatic Language Disorders
Topic Maintenance
For Vocabulary Building...
10 Ways to Build Vocabulary
Core Vocabulary
The Power of Books
10 Word Games
For Language Skills...
Language Disorders
Hierarchy of Language Skills
Language Carryover
Describing Objects Caterpillar Visual
For Behavior...
Your Words Matter Checklist
The following word lists can be utilized with your student's articulation calendar and additional optional articulation practice.
Click on your target sound for an optional practice word list:
Parents and guardians sometimes ask how they can support the DWL speech program. The following items are always helpful. :)
Small prizes or individually wrapped treats.
Tissues
Glue Sticks
Colored pencils
Markers
Wipes
Student Projects and Activities
Super Team
