Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, Professor
Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin
Contact Information
Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, Ph.D., CCC-Sp
Professor
Courses That I Teach
All course information is on this page. Click on the link of the class you are interested in, and you will find the course syllabus, test study guides, and student PowerPoints. You should bring the PowerPoint for the day with you to class. You can print out a hard copy or view the PowerPoint on your device. Some note taking is expected during each class time, and thus class attendance is critical. If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining any missed information from a fellow student. Thanks!This course is taken in the junior year. The course involves a scientifically-based overview of typical language development in children, beginning in infancy and going through adolescence and adulthood. The class discusses variables that can impact language development (e.g., poverty, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and others). The class includes a review of theories of language acquisition, basic principles of language sampling, and elements of grammar. There is an introduction to basic principles of assessment and intervention for children with language impairments as a foundation to the child language disorders class offered the subsequent semester. Evidence-based practice is emphasized, and scientific research studies are utilized to support recommendations for assessment and intervention. The concepts of linguistic human rights, intersectionality, and equity vs. equality are incorporated into the course.
In-class lectures will be accompanied by PowerPoints. You may print out student PowerPoints from this website or bring them to class and take notes on your computer, iPad, or other device. Some note taking is definitely expected during class time. Thus, class attendance is strongly encouraged.
- Fall 2025 Syllabus
- 8/27/25 Introduction to Child Language
- 9/3 and 9/8/25 Language Development Theories
- 9/10/25 Neurological Bases of Speech and Language
- 9/15 and 9/17/25 Infant Development
- 9/24/25 Language Learning and Teaching Processes and Young Children
- 9/29 and 10/1/25 Toddler Language Development
- 10/6 and 10/8/25 Preschool Pragmatic and Semantic Development Continued
- 10/13/25 Preschool Syntactic and Morphological Development
- 10/15/25 Language Sampling Applications
- 10/22 and 10/27/25 Early School-Age Language Development
- 10/29/25 School Age Literacy Development
- 11/3/25 Adolescent and Adult Language
- 11/10/25 Language of Children who have been Neglected/Abused
- 11/12 and 11/1725 Language of Children Experiencing Poverty
- 11/24/25 Language of Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs/Alcohol
- 12/1/25 Language of Students with ADHD
STUDY GUIDES
Description and Place of Course in Program:
The focus of this 3-unit graduate seminar is the advanced study of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). In this seminar, we will discuss assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with DLD. We will discuss special populations such as bilingual children, children with sensory processing disorder, at-risk infants and toddlers, children with autism spectrum disorder, and others. The focus is on evidence-based practice—assessment and intervention strategies and techniques supported by scientific research. Because so many children with DLD have concomitant speech sound disorders, we will informally integrate speech activities into our discussions about language intervention. We will also have a targeted focus on connecting intervention with Common Core State Standards. Contemporary special topics presented by expert guest speakers will be integrated into course content. The concepts of linguistic human rights and social justice are incorporated into the course.
- 8/28 and 9/2/25 Review of Language Theories, Typical Development, and Relationship of DLD to Speech Sound Disorders
- 9/4/25 Assessment of Young Children: Language Sample Analysis
- 9/9 and 9/11/25 Approaches and Techniques for Early Intervention
- 9/16 and 9/18/25 Incorporating Sensory and Fine Motor Activities and Materials into Language Therapy
- 9/23/25 The Groundwork of Practice: The SLP in the Schools
- 9/30/25 The Foundations of Language Intervention: Reasoning and Research
- 10/9/25 Service Delivery to Bilingual Learners
- 10/16/25 Assessment and Treatment of Students with Working Memory Deficits
- 10/23 and 10/28/25 English Language Arts in the Common Core Curriculum
- 10/30 and 11/4/25 Promoting Vocabulary Development
- 11/6/25 Intervention for Social Skills: Helping Students with DLD Create and Maintain Friendships
- 11/13/25 Intervention for Social Skills: Playing the Classroom Game
Language Sample Practice Worksheet
STUDY GUIDES
This class involves the study of typical speech sound development in children. The class also involves discussion of etiologies and specific characteristics of articulatory-phonological disorders, also known as speech sound disorders. There are detailed descriptions and analyses of specific assessment and treatment materials and procedures. Use of case studies helps students integrate information taught in this class. There are hands-on class activities to give students practice in broad and narrow phonetic transcription of speech sound errors. Evidence-based practice is emphasized, with a direct focus on scientific research studies to support information taught in the course. The concepts of linguistic human rights, intersectionality, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are incorporated into the course. Spring only; 3 units.
It is important to bring each PowerPoint outline to class, as some notetaking is required. You may print out hard copies of each PowerPoint and take notes by hand, or you can take notes electronically on your laptop or other device. If you miss a class, you will be expected to get notes from other students. Class attendance is strongly encouraged so that you do not miss information.
- 1/22/25 Course Introduction
- 1/27/25 Foundations of Speech Sound Development and Disorders
- 1/29-2/5/25 Typical Development: Infancy Through Early School Years
- 2/12 and 2/17/25 Variables Associated with Speech Sound Development and Performance
- 2/19 and 2/24/25 Culture and Communication: Bidialectal and Bilingual Considerations in Speech Sound Disorders
- 3/3, 3/5, 3/10/25 Assessment of Speech Sound Disorders
- 3/12/25 Assessment of Children with Organically Based Speech Sound Disorders
- 3/19/25 Basic Principles and Procedures in the Treatment of Speech Sound Disorders
- 3/24, 3/26/25 Motor-Based Approaches to Intervention
- 4/7, 4/9/25 Linguistically Based Approaches to Intervention
- 4/14/25 Treatment of Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- 4/16, 4/21/25 Specific Treatment Techniques for Individual Phonemes
Study Guides
CSAD 228A Speech Sound Disorders: Concepts and Methods.
2 Units
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate program. CSAD 125, CSAD 126, CSAD 143, CSAD 145, CSAD 146, CSAD 148.
Corequisite(s): CSAD 229A.
Speech sound disorders for graduate students in speech-language pathology. Foundations of speech sound disorders, as well as techniques and materials for assessing and treating speech sound differences and disorders of varying etiologies and presentations. Weekly content will be integrated with practical experiences to promote learning.
- 8/25/25 Introduction to class, review of syllabus, review phonetic transcription
- 8/27/25 Review place-voice-manner, development of speech sounds, and use of phonological patterns
- 9/1/25 No class--happy Labor Day :)
- 9/3, 9/8/25 Assessment of children with potential speech sound disorders
- 9/10 and 9/15/25 Basic principles of intervention
- 9/17/25 Test One
- 9/22, 9/24/25 Motor-based approaches in intervention
- 9/29, 10/1/25 Linguistically based approaches to intervention
- 10/6/25 Test Two
- 10/8/25 Treatment for individual phonemes /k, g, s, z/
- 10/13/25 Treatment for individual phonemes /th, sh, ch/
- 10/15/25 Treatment for individual phonemes /r, l/
- 10/20/25 Difference vs. disorder in diverse speakers (could not upload this so I will send it through Canvas :) )
- 10/22/25 Study tips for taking the Praxis (not on exam)
- 10/27/95 Forensic speech-language pathology: How to win on the witness stand (not on exam)
- 10/29/25 Test 3
- 11/3 through end of semester Student presentations
Guidelines for Graduate School Letter of Recommendation Requests
Contact Information
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Email: celeste@csus.edu
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Please specify your preferred pronouns when requesting a letter
Request Requirements:
How to Request
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You must personally ask me directly for a letter of recommendation
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I do not accept forms submitted without a prior request
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No requests accepted via social media
Timeline
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4 weeks (28 days) advance notice required for all letters
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All paperwork and forms (including electronic) must be submitted 28 days before the deadline
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No exceptions to this timeline
Submission Deadlines
- Hard copy and electronic requests accepted only during the regular school year through these dates
- No requests accepted after these dates or during vacations
- Requests received after deadlines will be addressed the following semester
- Electronic forms submitted after November 10 (fall) or April 10 (spring) will be automatically saved and processed next semester
- Deadline: Fall Semester - November 10 , Spring Semester- April 10
Next Semester Processing
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Late requests are treated as if received on the first day of the new semester
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I will need the full 4 weeks (28 days) from the first official day of classes
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I am unable to expedite this process
Materials & Format
Resume Submission
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Hard copy required — I do not accept email attachments
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See sample resume format at the link provided below
Letter Delivery
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Provide a stamped, addressed manila envelope to your home address
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Recommended: Use at least 3 stamps
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I will mail a hard copy of the letter to you
Scanning
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I do not have time to scan letters and forms
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If scanning is required, you are responsible for this task
Additional Policies
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No pick-ups permitted — Letters and forms cannot be collected from me or staff members
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5-year limit: I cannot write letters for students who graduated 5 or more years ago
Materials for reference:
Resources
Books and Resources for Studying for the Praxis
Roseberry-McKibbin, C. Hegde, M.N., and Tellis, G. (2019). An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology: Preparation for PRAXIS and Comprehensive Examination (5th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Order this on-line! www.proedinc.com
Children's Book Drive Love Talk Read
Over one quarter of a million children's books have been collected and donated to at-risk children in poverty to build a brighter future!
We collect new and gently-used children's books to give to under-resourced children in California and developing countries such as the Russia, Philippines, Mexico, China, Ukraine, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Australia, South Africa, Micronesia (island of Kosrae) Samoa, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Ecuador. Statistics indicate that the average middle class child has 13 or more books in the home; in some under-resourced communities, there is one book for every 300 children. When building prison cells, states such as California and Virginia factor in the number of 3rd graders reading below grade level!
For more information on how to get involved, please see my website. Thank you for making a difference in a child's life today!
lovetalkread.com
Background
Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Roseberry is also currently a part-time itinerant speech-language pathologist in San Juan Unified School District where she provides direct services to preschool, elementary and high school students. She has worked in educational and medical settings with a wide variety of clients ranging from preschoolers through geriatric patients.
Dr. Roseberry’s primary research interests are in the areas of assessment and treatment of multicultural students with communication disorders as well as service delivery to children from low-income backgrounds. She has over 50 publications, including 17 books, and has made over 600 presentations at the local, state, national, and international levels. Dr. Roseberry is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and won the national presidential Daily Point of Light Award for her service to children in poverty. She is a Fellow of the California Speech and Hearing Association, and received the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA's) Certificate of Recognition for Contributions in Multicultural Affairs. Dr. Roseberry was awarded ASHA's Honors of the Association.
She lived in the Philippines as the daughter of Baptist missionaries from ages 6-17.
Praxis
Books and Resources for Studying for the Praxis
Roseberry-McKibbin, C. Hegde, M.N., and Tellis, G. (2019). An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology: Preparation for PRAXIS and Comprehensive Examination (5th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Order this on-line! www.proedinc.com
Children's Book Drive
Children's Book Drive Love Talk Read
Over one quarter of a million children's books have been collected and donated to at-risk children in poverty to build a brighter future!
We collect new and gently-used children's books to give to under-resourced children in California and developing countries such as the Russia, Philippines, Mexico, China, Ukraine, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Australia, South Africa, Micronesia (island of Kosrae) Samoa, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Ecuador. Statistics indicate that the average middle class child has 13 or more books in the home; in some under-resourced communities, there is one book for every 300 children. When building prison cells, states such as California and Virginia factor in the number of 3rd graders reading below grade level!
For more information on how to get involved, please see my website. Thank you for making a difference in a child's life today!
Publications
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Roseberry-McKibbin, C. (2022). Multicultural students with special language needs: Practical strategies for assessment and intervention (6th ed.).Oceanside, CA: Academic Communication Associates.
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Roseberry-McKibbin, C., Hegde, M.N., & Tellis, G. (2024).An advanced review of speech- language pathology: Preparation for PRAXIS and comprehensive examination (6th edition). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Workshops
Dr. Roseberry-McKibbin offers workshops for school districts as well as state, national, and international organizations
Workshops are available face to face or via Zoom.
- Nonbiased Assessment of English Learner Students: Differentiating Language Differences from Language Impairment
- Culturally Responsive Intervention for English Learner Students with Language Impairment
- Service Delivery to At-Risk Students Experiencing Poverty: Practical Strategies for Assessment and Interventio
- Multisensory Intervention for Children with Developmental Language Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Fine Motor Delays
- Trauma-Informed Intervention for Students with Communication Disorders: Practical Strategies and Materials
- Developing Academic Vocabulary Skills in ELs with Developmental Language Disorder
- Nonbiased Assessment for ELs with Potential Developmental Language Disorder: Practical Strategies and Materials
- Second Language Acquisition and Bilingual Development: Impact on ELs' Performance
- Assessment and Intervention for Students Experiencing Poverty: Practical Strategies and Materials
- Successful Strategies for Promoting Young Children's Language Development
Workshop Members Comment...
Celeste was an excellent speaker. She was interesting, smart, and funny. The time flew! I loved the whole thing. This workshop was loaded with information and resources. The informal assessments are great, and it's so helpful that we can xerox all of them for ourselves to use. Thank you!! Celeste, love your sense of humor!
I enjoyed Dr. Roseberry's case study examples and practical, "real world" information. I will use a lot of it on Monday morning!
It's so nice to hear someone so positive. She's such a great speaker. She clearly understands the value of validating the opinions and comments of others while sharing her expertise. So useful for me. Might be my new passion! :)
You are hilarious! The day went by so fast.
Great presentation! You have a wonderful sense of humor! What a presenter--very entertaining. I enjoyed the "real life" stories. You are one of the most animated and engaging presenters I have seen.
Fantastic! Celeste is very positive and upbeat. She delivered the info in a very user-friendly way.
I appreciate the fact that she is in the trenches and uses the assessment and intervention strategies that she teaches. She understands the challenges and practicality of using them. Very useful info!
I appreciate Celeste's knowledge of her topic and ability to convey a lot of information in an interesting and energetic manner--excellent presentation!
Thanks for practical ideas that we can actually use, and for your humorous presentation style--wonderful presentation!
I appreciate your knowledge and dedication to these kids.
It's great that you are still working directly with children and so your suggestions are practical and useful. The information is extremely functional and can be put to use immediately in therapy.
Fantastic, personal, practical--would love to attend more of her trainings.
Your presentation was dynamic, very informative, relevant, and engaging. You were well received by participants and we hope you will present on similar topics in the future!
Life's short -- laugh often!
"A cheerful heart does good like medicine." Proverbs 17:22
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