Grammar Intervention: A Contextualized Approach for SLPs

Grammar intervention is part of the day-to-day reality for many school-based SLPs. In this course we will learn how to effectively target grammar within contextualized units using evidence-based practices to best support generalization.

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Treating spoken grammar is a common therapy target for many school-based SLPs; however, grammar intervention is not without its challenges. SLPs know that repeated practice is important, but often “drill” activities lack context and do not readily generalize to novel contexts. In this lecture, the evidence base practices for supporting the development of spoken grammar within contextualized mini units will be reviewed along with practical tips for developing your own grammar units for a variety of spoken grammar targets.

Registration to this course includes our free resource: 10 Grammar Goals You Can Start Today (With IEP-Aligned Examples for SLPs & Educators).

This course will be available on demand by Aug. 1, 2025.

Presenters

William Bolden III
Ph.D., CCC-SLP
William (Bill) Bolden III, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an assistant professor at Kent State University (KSU). Since graduation, Bill has worked primarily in the public-school setting, driven by his passion for language and literacy development. For several years, he worked at KSU providing school-based speech and language services as part of the telepractice project. Additionally, he provided supervision to graduate student clinicians as part of their clinical practicum in both on-site and telepractice settings. Bill lectures frequently on topics related to telepractice and language disorders. He has presented at the state, national and international level, including several contributions to online professional development platforms.

Learning Objectives

List common grammatical needs of children with language impairment.
Describe instructional supports for supporting students learning and generalization of spoken grammar targets.
List steps and strategies for developing contextualized units focusing on spoken grammar.

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction
10 minutes	Review of Grammar Development in Children with Language Disorders
15 minutes	Intervention Considerations for Teaching Grammar
25 minutes	Creation of a Contextualized Grammar Unit (Selecting the Targets and Developing the Activities)
5 minutes	References and Questions

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Bill works at Kent State University as a salaried employee. Bill is receiving compensation from Bright Ideas Media for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Bill has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Bill has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Grammar Intervention: A Contextualized Approach for SLPs: $29.00
This course reviews evidence-based practices for teaching spoken grammar in context, helping school-based SLPs move beyond traditional drill activities. Learn practical strategies to create meaningful mini-units that promote generalization across a variety of grammar targets. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Telepractice 101: Making Virtual Therapy Work in Real Life

$29.00

This course equips school-based SLPs with practical tools to deliver effective telepractice services. Covering legal and ethical guidelines, engagement strategies, relationship-building, and data collection, it’s ideal for those new to or refining virtual therapy. Learn to confidently transition your skills to a compliant, engaging online environment. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.