Speech Language Teacher Checklist | Editable Form Content Use Rating Scale
This editable speech language teacher checklist helps SLPs turn classroom observations into structured, measurable communication data.Β Unlike basic teacher questionnaires, this resource uses a professional rating scale and scoring system to help identify communication strengths and areas of need across Form, Content, and Use.
Designed for busy school-based SLPs, it provides a fast and organized way to collect teacher input for speech-language evaluations, IEPs, screenings, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions.
This resource includes an editable PDF, editable Word document, and printable PDF formats with both 1-page and 2-page options for flexible use during evaluations, IEPs, screenings, and progress monitoring. Best of all, it is designed to be super fast and easy for busy teachers to complete while still giving SLPs meaningful, measurable data.
Designed specifically for busy school-based speech-language pathologists, this Speech & Language Observation Checklist uses the Form, Content, Use communication framework originally described by Bloom & Lahey (1978) to organize teacher observations into measurable, easy-to-interpret communication data.
Unlike basic checklists that only provide general comments, this resource helps transform teacher input into meaningful information that supports evaluations, eligibility decisions, IEP development, communication screenings, and professional documentation.
This checklist evaluates all major areas of speech and language including:
π€ Form β grammar, sentence structure, speech production, intelligibility, and morphology
π€ Content β vocabulary, comprehension, organization of ideas, and language meaning
π€ Use β pragmatic language, social communication, conversational skills, and classroom interaction
Perfect for SLPs looking for a more professional, organized, and data-driven alternative to traditional speech and language teacher input forms.
Whatβs Included
β Editable PDF version for digital completion
β Editable Word document for easy customization
β Printable PDF versions
β Choice of 1-page or expanded 2-page formats
β Structured teacher observation checklist
β Form, Content, Use communication framework
β 5-point rating scale
β Section scoring system
β Score interpretation guide
β Professional documentation support for evaluations and reports
β Color and printer-friendly options
Why SLPs Love This Resource
π€ Super fast and simple for busy teachers to complete
π€ Collect structured and measurable teacher observations
π€ Quickly identify communication strengths and areas of need
π€ Support speech-language evaluations and eligibility decisions
π€ Provide professional documentation for reports and IEP meetings
π€ Streamline data collection across multiple students
π€ Save time while still gathering meaningful classroom information
Perfect For
β Speech-language evaluations
β Progress monitoring
β IEP reviews
β Communication screenings
β RTI/MTSS data collection
β Annual reviews
β Teacher collaboration
β School-based SLP caseload management
This editable speech and language checklist was created to give SLPs a more organized, measurable, and professional way to gather classroom communication data while saving time and improving documentation quality.
