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Access Schools addresses the specific needs of school-based speech-language pathologists. This bimonthly update, designed to be informative, practical, and easy to use, will inform you of upcoming events and current trends to help you succeed in the schools.
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Headlines
- Secretary Spellings Lists Priorities for NCLB Reauthorization
Building on Results: A Blue Print for Strengthening the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) [PDF] was launched by Secretary Margaret Spellings to provide additional tools that educators and students need to help students achieve grade-level proficiency by 2014. Secretary Spellings highlighted NCLB successes as well as areas that need improvement. Students with disabilities [PDF] also benefit from this plan. For more information, contact Jdeppe@asha.org.
- IDEA '04 Funding
Although a $200 million increase in funding has been included in the 2007 IDEA budget, this actually represents a decrease in the federal share from a high of 18.4% in 2005 to approximately 17.2% this year. In response to the funding forecast, ASHA has sent a letter urging President Bush to request a substantial increase in funding (3.75 billion) in new funds for FY 2008 to fulfill the federal commitment and increase the federal contribution to 40% by 2011. Contact Neil Snyder, director of federal advocacy, at nsnyder@asha.org for more information.
- IDEA Issue Briefs
In addition to the comprehensive analysis of IDEA Part B regulations, ASHA is developing a series of issue briefs on topics of interests to members. Topics thus far include Personnel Qualifications, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Eligibility for Services, Early Intervening Services, Cochlear Implants, and Impact on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Check back for additional Issue Briefs on such topics as Medicaid in the Schools and Parentally Placed Children in Private Schools. Read more about IDEA.
For more information, contact Catherine Clarke, director of education and regulatory advocacy, at cclarke@asha.org.
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Featured Question
Q: What is the 3:1 service delivery model and how can I implement it?
A: The 3:1 model calls for three weeks of direct intervention followed by one week of consultative services. This model was developed by Sharon Soliday in Portland, OR, who was inspired by a new hire, Gina Ossanna, from WI. Read the story behind the 3:1 model as well a PowerPoint presentation from the 2006 Convention [PPT] that compares the 3:1 model to traditional models. See ASHA's website for additional workload management ideas.
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Shop ASHA Online
Shop ASHA Online for school-based products!
Make anytime a child learning time with ASHA's new book, Talking on the Go. Durable and easy to use, Talking On the Go offers simple and fun suggestions for parents and caregivers to use in a variety of settings. Activities are geared for children from birth through age five. Order your copy today!
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Announcements
- Professional Performance Review Process for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist Guidelines 2007 [PDF]
Now available online!
Performance reviews, a critical employment and salary element in many occupations, can play a key role in the professional lives of school-based speech-language pathologists. But for SLPs, the review may fail to reflect the true nature of their responsibilities, for two reasons: an SLP's job performance is frequently assessed by evaluators who have not been trained, certified, or licensed in the discipline; and the assessment tools used are more suited to classroom teachers than to SLPs. ASHA's guidelines are specific to school-based SLPS, and include a sample self-evaluation and a sample performance review.
- New! Guidelines for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Providing Swallowing and Feeding Services in Schools is now available! [PDF]
The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines addressing issues, models and procedures for managing students with swallowing and feeding disorders in the schools. For more information, contact schools@asha.org.
- Speech Language Pathology: One of the Best Careers for 2007
U.S. News and World Report has sifted through trends in the economy and the workplace and has identified 25 professions (including speech-language pathology) that will be in growing demand as baby boomers age, the Internet becomes ubiquitous, and Americans seek richer, simpler lives. For each of the 25 careers, there is a summary detailing the basics about the profession, a "day in the life" feature, and an opinion from an expert in the field, ASHA's Lemmietta McNeilly, chief staff officer for speech-language pathology.
- New Roles in Response to Intervention: Creating Success for Schools and Children A Collection of Fact Sheets [PDF]
The International Reading Association (IRA) convened a group from the special education and regular education associations to craft a set of fact sheets on the roles of the various professionals and of parents who are involved in implementing response-to-intervention (RTI) procedures. The full compilation of papers can serve as a helpful resource to SLPs as they work with their colleagues and administrators in developing and implementing RTI programs in their districts. See ASHA's comprehensive collection of RTI resources. For more information contact schools@asha.org.
- 2007 AARC and SPARC Awards
The competitions for the ASHA Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) and Students Preparing for Academic & Research Careers (SPARC) are now open. Both awards are components of the ASHA Focused Initiative on the PhD Shortage in Higher Education. The AARC Award is given to new faculty to support and facilitate their academic and research endeavors in the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The SPARC Award is given to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing an academic & research career in the field of CSD. Applications for both awards are accepted until May 15, 2007. For more information contact academicaffairs@asha.org.
- Rolland Van Hattum Award Call for Nominations [PDF]
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites nominations for the 2007 Rolland J. Van Hattum Award. The Van Hattum Award will be made to one individual in recognition of exemplary commitment and contribution to the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services within a school setting. Deadline for nominations is April 27, 2007.
- Registration is now open for the 2007 ASHA Schools Conference!
This year's conference will be held July 13-15 in Pittsburgh, PA.
We hope to see you there!
- ASHA Professional Development
ASHA offers a variety of options for professional development, including e-learning and telephone seminars and replays. For more information, contact ashaprofdev@asha.org.
- Become Part of ASHA's Online Directory
Market your services! ProSearch, ASHA's online directory of audiology and speech-language pathology providers helps consumers find quality services from more than 8,900 programs that employ ASHA-certified SLPs and audiologists. Get Discovered! Sign Up For ProSearch - ASHA's Free Referral Service.
- Are you using a workload model in your school or district?
If so, tell us about it! Email accessschools@asha.org to share your story. By submitting your story, you are granting ASHA permission to publish your name and success story on the Local District Workload Activity Chart (member benefit). ASHA reserves the right to refuse any submission.
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Address comments and suggestions for future topics, information or resources to Janet Deppe or Lisa Rai Mabry-Price at AccessSchools@asha.org.
Next issue of Access Schools coming May 2007!
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