186. How to Write Speech Goals That Actually WORK: Be Effective & Educate

If you work with children with speech sound disorders, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down my simple 3-step method for writing speech goals that not only improve clarity but also empower parents and the entire intervention team to stay on the same page. You’ll learn how to: Use your single word standardized speech tests to track progress with confidence Write easy to measure annual goals that are reliable to connected speech Create clear, evidence-based objectives that scaffold from maximum to minimal support This approach has been a game-changer in my 20+ years of practice, making goals measurable, parent-friendly, and easy to implement across settings. ✨ Want ready-to-use literacy, speech, language, and AAC activities delivered weekly—complete with movement-based themes, large group lessons, and teletherapy/large group/parent home practice Google Slides decks? Join the SIS Membership and transform your sessions: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Want to see exactly how I write these goals step by step—and get a downloadable cheat sheet you can use right away? Join me in The Preschool SLP Facebook group:  . I’ll be https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepreschoolslp going live on Monday, August 25th at 12 PM ET with an hour-long training that breaks this all down in detail. Can’t make it live? No worries—the replay and resources will be waiting for you inside the group.