SLPs: level up your literacy knowledge for a wildly fun and successful practice.

  • Align with metrics that matter.

    Our nation is in a literacy crisis- less than one third of 4th and 8th graders are reading proficiently. At the same time, it is estimated that up to 80% of children with speech language impairments also have reading disabilities.

  • Be seen in your students success.

    In the early grades, oral language influences reading acquisition; in later grades, reading levels impact oral language growth. This symbiotic relationship suggests that SLPs can influence both oral and printed language with their students.

  • Grow a stand out practice

    Unfortunately, less than 30% of SLPs are confident in teaching reading. Gain knowledge and confidence as you contribute to closing the literacy achievement gap for your students. Become the sand out clinician who makes meaningful impact in your area.

Go from novice to knowledgeable (at your own pace).

The Pre-Reading SLP

3 Hour Course + 124 Page Manual

For SLPs supporting non-readers who do not yet know letter sounds.

The Reading SLP

The Literacy Specialization for SLPs who want to expand their clinical skillset (without a second degree)

1-Day Structured Literacy Training + 3 Months Implementation Support

Syllable Division Add-On

1 Hour Course + 24 Page Guidebook

For SLPs supporting proficent readers who are ready to transfer their knowledge to 2-syllable words.

What SLPs are Saying

  • This upleveled my private practice, and has helped make me a better clinician in my school based role. It’s been one of the best courses that I’ve taken that I was immediately able to implement.

    Kate, School Based & Private Practice

  • Everything is laid out SO well with zero guesswork: I never have to question what to do next, nor feel confused on how to plan for my next session. I'm not scrambling to gather materials.

    Abby, Private Practice

  • In IEP meetings, parents were really concerned about the reading development of their kids. This course has been a game changer. I have seen so much growth with my students.

    Lauren, School Based

  • It's like the universe handed me exactly what I was looking for on a silver platter. I walked away from the class and was like, I can do this right now!

    Suzanne, Private Practice

  • I have seen so much progress in my students and have witnessed their confidence sky rocket since being given the tools to read! Advocate with action by enrolling in this course.

    Daj, Schol-Based

About the Author

Elizabeth Doherty is a New York-based Speech-Language Pathologist who holds Certifications from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, the Orton-Gillingham Academy, and the International Dyslexia Association (SLD-I). She is currently a doctoral student and adjunct lecturer at Hunter College, CUNY, where she explores the critical connections between language delay and reading challenges and the unique role that speech language pathologists can play in closing this gap. 

As the creator of The Reading SLP, Elizabeth is dedicated to empowering her fellow SLPs to confidently take their place at the literacy table. Her trainings and resources on the science of reading and evidence-based literacy intervention as it relates to speech pathologists have been used across 40 states and 18 countries. Elizabeth also serves as a private practice coach, helping SLPs build sustainable businesses rooted in their clinical expertise. 

Elizabeth’s mission is simple: to ensure that all children with spoken language challenges achieve literacy success.