Program details:
Course/Program delivered:
Language and Literacy District Professional Learning
Module delivered:
Speech Sound Difficulties 2hr (on-demand module) - Version: 1
Professional standards:
- AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers
- Competency Framework For Education Assistants (Special Needs)
Session presenter/s:
Mrs CINDY STIRLING
Delivery type:
Online - On Demand
Expected Duration:
120 minutes
Required equipment:
None
Session details:
Session Overview
This 2 hour on-demand learning content is for teachers, SAER coordinators, literacy support staff and other staff including education assistants and AIEOs. The learning content aims to build participants’ knowledge of speech sound milestones and ‘red flags’ indicating specific speech sound difficulties. Participants will be able to identify when a referral is necessary and gain an overview of strategies to assist these students in the classroom. Referral pathways for extra support in WA will be explored.
Aims
Participants will:
- Explore normative development and the presentation of students with speech sound difficulties
- Explore processes for identifying red flags for speech difficulties and initiating referral to external services
- Explore general support strategies for classroom contexts
- Learn about referral and support pathways for children with speech difficulties in WA.
Event & Access Details
This professional learning session is available to access until the 25th February 2026
Shortly after registering for the session participants will receive an e-ticket - click on the URL on this e-ticket to access the PL video, handouts and resources. To receive recognition of session attendance, participants need to complete a quick quiz once having completed the professional learning – link provided in the PL resources folder