Recognizing Oral Language Delays in Early Elementary

Do you know how to spot oral language delays in your students?

In a busy classroom it can sometimes be easy to overlook language delays. Signs may present subtly or not stand out until academic demands increase. Assessing all students in early elementary, particularly in Pre-K to Grade 1, with an objective,
standardized, oral language assessment will provide a baseline to measure language development and ensure all students have the opportunity to receive the help they need before language challenges evolve into more complex educational challenges.

Read more about the key research behind the critical role of oral language to reading and well-being, as well as strategies for assessing and promoting language development in early education.