Reading Comprehension
$49.00
Introductory
Online
Course Abstract
Reading Comprehension is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE) course that discusses the latest research to help children develop strong reading comprehension skills.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are uniquely positioned to address reading comprehension for students. Their language expertise makes them well-suited to help improve children’s reading abilities (Catts & Kamhi, 2017). The comprehension of spoken and written language and the ability to coherently express ideas are intrinsically linked to reading comprehension skills (Wallach & Ocampo, 2017).
The course provides explicit strategies for teaching vocabulary and sentence structure, building background information, visualization skills, and boosting working memory. The course also provides information on metacognition, inference, prediction, and summarizing, as well as the use of graphic organizers, discussion, and digital literacy for teaching the main idea. This includes defining reading comprehension, outlining reading disorders, and reviewing assessment guidelines for reading comprehension disorders. The techniques outlined may be used across a variety of settings and to support children aged 6 months to 15-years old.
Ultimately, it is hoped that as children learn strategies for comprehending text, they will also develop a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.
Course #40-52 | 2021 | 92 pages | 25 posttest questions
Learning Objectives
- Specify six fundamental components of reading comprehension
- Name three methods of fostering a culture of literacy at home and at school
- Identify four best practices for teaching vocabulary
- Explain six methods for building background knowledge in students
- Describe four specific techniques to teach reading comprehension strategies
- List three strategies for facilitating comprehension of online information
Course Directions
This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).
Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.
About the Author(s)
CE Information
Counseling
Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Professional Development Resources is also approved as a provider of online (home study) continuing education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (#50-1635); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135); the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (#RCST100501); and the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists (#193); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635) (all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 4 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
School Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
Speech Language Pathology
Introductory Level | 0.4 ASHA CEUs | ASHA credit is available until 1/31/2026. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the monthly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider (#AAUM5170). Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the month in which the course was completed.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Social Work
Professional Development Resources, #1046, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 6/12/2019 - 6/12/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.
Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (Provider #BAP346); the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (Provider #RCST100501); and the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635) (all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Teaching
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Prior Approval Program); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145), State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135) and marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and the State Board for Social Workers as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0664); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Customer Testimonials
I absolutely loved the section on mistakes. All of the information was very helpful. It tied all of the elements of language that are embedded in comprehension. This course was very comprehensive as it assessed reading, including dyslexia and reading disabilities, language development, and key strategies for improving semantics
A very enjoyable course. This course was particularly user-friendly and emphasized very practical elements of reading therapy. Aspects of reading therapy were explained clearly, and many examples were given of resources for treatment.
Reading is a multidimensional and complex skill. In this course, a lot was covered in 92 pages. There is a wealth of information to refer to as an SLP or teacher designing strategies to help their students improve their reading comprehension. In section one I particularly liked that the six components of reading comprehension were presented first as an overview. This course overall met the learning outcomes with many teaching methods, strategies, and activities suggested throughout the material. The online resources that were embedded in the materials were practical and will be useful to teachers and clinicians. The presentation format was easy to read and follow. I enjoyed reading this course and found there were many strategies and activities that I will suggest to my students for use in their therapy design.
Well presented. Excellent overview of the field of reading comprehension, with clear and precise explanations of the various aspects that conform this important skill.
Great, detailed course!
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Wonderful course!
I was very happy with the mostly current information. It is a thorough course. Thank you.
Great course. Easy to navigate. Very sequential with updated information.
This class covers variety of reading strategies that I can utilize with students who are struggling with comprehension and vocabulary. I am very appreciative that courses such as this one exists. Thank you.
Great information to use to develop language interventions within the MTSS framework for struggling students.
Excellent course. Well organized and easy to follow.
The information is professional and relevant for my specialty. Very good information!
Excellent course. This was my first exposure to the concepts of fixed mindset and growth mindset. Thank you for explaining in such great detail. I realized that I have been stunted somewhat in my growth by a fixed mindset. This course was liberating to me and I am grateful to have new strategies to break out of the fixed mindset. Thank You!
Good summary of reading comprehension.
So many resources, examples, and strategies provided. Very comprehensive and informative. Information can be applied immediately.
This course was amazing! So much relevant information, presented in a functional manner. Thank you.
Comprehensive and applicable content and strategies.
Very practical information that will be great to share with teachers and parents!
Very good examples and techniques presented.
Good refresher course for working with children and young adults in regards to reading and comprehension.
Some great strategies that I can use in my practice.
Great course with very useful information! Thank you!
There were many references cited to explain the interventions suggested. Good course for school SLP's to take.
Loved all of the information -- very useful!
This course contained great information!
Wonderful and useful information!
Great course!! Very complete and accurate for my clients.
I liked the course materials being easy to read and I thought everything was explained very well.
Excellent. Thorough and well organized. Many examples which make the terms come to life.
Excellent with great visual aids and examples and resources! Thank you!
The course was clearly presented with defined sections to allow for increased ease of reading and retention of presented information.
This course restated areas of reading that I could use for my case load. The information will help me support and scaffold learning strategies for my early readers as well as my late readers.
Great and useful information.
Such valuable and applicable information! Awesome!
The course material was thorough, provided effective examples, and was easy to follow.
Excellent presentation with a well needed subject matter given the dependence upon videos.
I will have to refer often to this document since it contains a wealth of information.
Great! A lot of useful information
Great strategies and good explanations.
Good discussion and explanations of reading comprehension strategies for students across the grades.
