A variation in phonology, vocabulary, and syntax from the standard or customary use of a language.

The ability to understand the language of the teacher and instruction, comprehend and extract information, and follow the instructional discourse through which teachers provide information.

The pronunciation of individual and combined sounds assessed in single words and in conversation. Most speech sound errors fall into one of the three categories: omissions, substitutions, and distortions.

Affect the way children talk, understand, analyze, and process information.

Speaks in both the native language and a second language.

The ability to use oral language appropriately and effectively in learning activities within the classroom and in social interactions within the school.

Occurs when the pitch, loudness, or quality of the sound calls attention to itself rather than to what the speaker is saying.

Affect the clarity, voice quality, and fluency of a child's spoken words.

Concerns that show up as the child grows and develops.

The ability to comprehend and interpret content area text at the appropriate age and grade levels.

Uncontrolled repeating of sounds, syllables, or words. Extending a portion of a word and difficulty getting sounds out at the beginning or end of a word.

Affect a child's ability to hold meaningful conversations, understand others, problem solve, read and comprehend, and express thought through spoken or written words.