How to Prepare for Fall Speech and Language Screenings Over the Summer

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Written By Mary Brezik

Boost Your Caseload, Reach More Families, and Grow Your Private Practice with our Speech and Language Screening Kit


Get ready for fall preschool speech screenings with this customizable speech and language screening kit. Grow your private practice by prepping early for early intervention services in schools and daycares.

If you're a speech-language pathologist looking to grow your private practice, there's no better time than summer to start planning for fall preschool screenings. While things may feel slower during the summer months, it’s actually the perfect window to get ahead, especially if you want to reach new families, support early intervention, and increase your caseload with confidence.

One of the most effective (and rewarding) ways to do that? Speech and language screenings in preschools and daycares.

Why Summer is the Best Time to Prep for Fall Screenings

Preschools and early childhood programs begin planning their fall schedules in mid-to-late summer. By having your materials and systems in place early, you’ll:

  • Secure partnerships with schools before other SLPs reach out

  • Position yourself as a professional resource ready to support teachers and families

  • Be fully prepared to turn screenings into evaluations and long-term therapy clients

Whether you’re new to screenings or looking to streamline what you already do, having a ready-to-go plan will set you up for success come September.

The Speech & Language Screening Kit for SLPs

To make the process easy and repeatable, we created the Customizable Speech and Language Screening Kit—a digital download that gives you everything you need to run professional, polished, and profitable screenings in preschools or daycares.

This resource is ideal for:

  • SLPs starting a private practice

  • Contract SLPs offering early intervention services

  • Pediatric speech therapists wanting to grow their client base

  • Anyone looking for speech therapy resources that save time and increase impact

What's Inside the Kit?

Here’s a breakdown of what’s included in this all-in-one speech screening toolkit:

Getting Started:

  • Step-by-step instructions for the screening process

  • SLP checklist and example planning timeline

  • Screening day tips, tricks, and materials list

Marketing & Outreach Materials:

  • Editable marketing letter for preschool directors

  • Parent request form (Google Form + Canva template)

  • “Does My Child Need a Screening?” printable handout

Screening & Diagnostic Tools:

  • Articulation and speech sound screener

  • Speech Source Snapshots for language, fluency, voice, play, and social interaction

  • Stimulus scene + word list

  • Screening report templates

  • Student progress tracker

Parent Communication Tools:

  • Welcome letter and consent forms (therapy, photo/video, ROI)

  • Customizable evaluation report

  • 6+ parent education handouts on topics like:

    • Late talking

    • Stuttering

    • A Healthy Voice

    • Play and social development

    • Picky Eaters

    • What SLPs really do (hint: more than “R” and “S”!)

It’s Customizable!

This kit is customizable in Google Docs or Canva formats, so you can easily add your logo, personalize language, and keep branding consistent.

Two Options to Get Started

You can choose the version that best fits your learning style and workflow:

Just the Kit – PDF + Editable Templates

Perfect for SLPs who want to download, customize, and implement at their own pace. You’ll get instant access to all screening materials and resources.

Kit + Video Course – Includes 1-Hour PDH

Want a guided walkthrough and a professional development hour? This version includes all the same downloads plus a 1-hour video course that shows you exactly how to run preschool speech screenings from start to finish, and you’ll earn a PDH certificate, too.

Check out the course version here

How Screenings Can Grow Your Speech Therapy Practice

Not only do early speech and language screenings help identify children who need support, they’re also a powerful way to grow your private practice. Just a few preschool partnerships could result in dozens of new evaluations and long-term clients.

Here’s a quick breakdown of potential ROI:

  • 12 screeners at $20 = $240

  • 6 evaluations at $150 = $900

  • 6 clients in weekly therapy = $5,400 over 12 weeks

  • Total potential: $6,540 from one screening day

Imagine what that could look like over a full semester or school year.

Ready to Start Your Fall Strong?

Now is the time to set the foundation for a thriving fall. With our speech and language screening kit, you’ll have the tools, structure, and confidence to reach more kids, support more families, and grow your impact as an SLP.

Get the downloadable kit now
Or enroll in the video course with PDH credit

Mary Brezik
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