Presenter: Ana Paula Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP
– A.J., prior course participant
This course is designed to help speech-language pathologists collaborate with classroom teachers with greater ease and effectiveness. It also provides SLPs a bridge between learning standards and language intervention goals. Key foundational language skills are explained and creative ideas are offered for working on various targets in the context of the classroom. In addition, guidance is provided on language facilitation strategies and naturalistic interventions that benefit caregivers and teachers of preschool and early elementary students.
Course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs – 2 Contact Hours.
Course Overview – Run Time: 2:03:33
– C.S., prior course participant
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.
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.
"Natural literacy phrasing. I liked the simplicity and applicability." K.C. (Nov. 2024)
"Resources for therapy sessions and possible PD opportunities at my schools were beneficial." R.B. (Oct. 2024)
"Intervention strategies related to vocabulary development and narratives. Intervention strategies were practical and could easily be applied to therapy sessions ASAP. I also liked her use of mnemonics!" J.D. (Dec. 2023)
"Incorporating language goals into the classroom was a beneficial topic. This course was easy to listen to and follow." A.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Learning how important it is to work with classroom teachers for the sake of increasing overall skills. I liked the MANY examples of strategies to share with teachers as well as for SLPs to implement." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the RTI goals and checklists for teachers and classroom strategies, phonetic placement techniques, and word lists for target sounds. I liked the presentation of topics, articles to support RTI and/or related service delivery." A.C. (Jul. 2023)
"Useful, applicable, well-explained resources and concrete examples. Great stuff! I feel I have been given the "ok" to ask directly for relevant & timely curriculum information (& even materials) vs. trying to 'recreate the wheel' using my own stock of self-created themes, activities, and materials in my best attempts to directly support the curriculum." K.L. (Jul. 2023)
"Provided classroom language strategies for preschool. The course was easy to follow and understand. Good examples." C.T. (Jul. 2023)
"The therapy ideas were beneficial. This course was presented in an easy-to-use manner." D.A. (May 2023)
"I appreciated the descriptions of specific activities to target curriculum-based language goals. The resources and ideas were great." A.B. (Mar. 2023)
"Very thorough handout for future reference. I liked all the examples." T.L. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the graphic organizer examples, website suggestions, and resources I can access on my own time." J.F. (Feb. 2023)
"The entire course was great. It provided language intervention in the classroom and collaborating with teachers." J.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Relevancy to my daily therapy activities." J.R. (Dec. 2022)
"I enjoyed learning about different options to connect with other staff and provide value in order to facilitate collaboration with the teachers and other professionals involved with the students on my caseload." D.R. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the numerous examples that were provided regarding implementing academic standards as part of our goals and speech interventions." D.R. (Nov. 2022)
"I found the information regarding how speech/language goals may be directly related to the academic curriculum to be most beneficial. I liked the resources provided." I.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Learning ways to work with the teachers to service within the classroom was beneficial. I liked the many examples and resources provided." D.R. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the goal writing tips." E.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Love the handouts! The presenter was clear, organized, and provided excellent examples." A.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Good examples and links. I liked the implementation resources and suggestions, such as bridging a book to another book, or real life; using analogies to strengthen synonyms/antonyms, function, category, etc." S.L. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the course format and her teaching style. Course was very organized and easy to understand." M.K. (Oct. 2022)
"I loved the section on instruction for analogies and the higher-level thinking skills that are targeted while children learn more about vocabulary in this way." M.F. (Oct. 2022)
"References and resources were good. I liked the examples of materials." E.H. (July 2022)
"Various suggestions for accomplishing teacher and SLP collaboration. Liked the discussion on implementing the common core standards with IEP goals." B.R. (Mar. 2022)
"Excellent resources to use in therapy and to collaborate. Liked the practical therapy ideas that are free." M.M. (Mar. 2022)
"I really appreciated all the wonderful examples the speaker gave. I particularly found the story grammar teaching technique that incorporates shapes paired with visual pictures in helping answer "wh" story questions very helpful. I loved the idea of using this technique - finding it more engaging for students to understand the concepts." A.L. (Mar. 2022)
"There were wonderful, numerous and concrete examples provided that I can immediately put into practice. Additionally, I found the pace of the video to be just right. I stayed interested throughout the presentation." A.L. (Mar. 2022)
"I loved all the strategies provided to tie curriculum and therapy together across ages and levels. The presenter's thorough examples and explanations were good. It made the course much more applicable to my daily practice and how I can use these strategies and implement them effectively." C.S. (Mar. 2022)
"I learned about using 'focused contrasting' in other areas than speech sound minimal pair words." D.N. (Feb. 2022)
List at least three options on the continuum of service delivery models.
Identify language-based classroom targets of intervention for preschool and school-age children.
Describe at least three language intervention activities that correlate to the classroom curriculum.
Ana Paula G. Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is a trilingual speech-language pathologist and a clinical assistant professor in the field of speech-language pathology. She has extensive experience working with individuals with communication disorders, particularly bilingual children. She has authored numerous courses, webinars, articles as well as intervention materials and guides for diverse populations. Her specialized interests include articulation disorders, stuttering, language-literacy, and bilingualism. Ana Paula is the author of GROW! ¡CREZCA! Language Building Storybooks.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial — Ana Paula Mumy is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Ana Paula Mumy is the author of treatment materials, including the GROW! ¡CREZCA! Language Building Storybooks, published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Nonfinancial — Ana Paula Mumy has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclosure.
This program is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).
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:
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:
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.
Purchase Orders:
Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.
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.
Accessing your purchased course or returning to a purchased course:
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:
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