This virtual workshop is a 1 1/2 day program specially designed for and exclusively for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) new to providing services in the schools (i.e., either beginning SLPs or those who have previously practiced in a medical/clinical setting) in Region 20. Following completion of the eight-hour workshop, participants will have the opportunity to sign up for two, free coaching sessions to support implementation.
The content of this workshop will guide new school speech-language pathologists through federal and TEA guidelines and best practices regarding the development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, Individualized Educational Plan goals, progress monitoring, Full Individual Evaluations, and assistive technology from the standpoint of a speech-language pathologist.
Learning Objectives: Participants will . . .
1. evaluate a communication Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance draft statement for the adequacy of content,
2. create a measurable Individualized Educational Plan communication goal,
3. evaluate a Full Individual Evaluation communication summary for the adequacy of content, and
4. describe resources for implementing assistive technology for communication.
This program has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech and Hearing Association.
Presenter: Julia Eyer, CCC-SLP
This program has been approved for 8 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). TSHA approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.