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Access Schools addresses the specific needs of school-based speech-language pathologists. We hope this bimonthly update during the school year is informative, practical, and easy to use. This e-newsletter is designed to inform you of upcoming events and current trends to help you succeed in the schools.
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Breaking News
 In Memoriam: Charlie Diggs
Charlie Diggs, our friend and colleague who served ASHA for more than 25 years at the National Office, died on July 31, 2006. Charlie was a tireless advocate for school issues and will be sorely missed. An obituary will appear in the Sept. 5 issue of The ASHA Leader. We welcome those who wish to pay tribute to Charlie on the ASHA member forum.
- IDEA 2004 Part B Final Rules Released
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education, has released the long-awaited final Part B regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (commonly known as IDEA 2004) which can be found on the OSERS Web site. Continue to check ASHA's IDEA Information Center for an analysis of the final regulations from ASHA's Member Advisory Group and the National Office staff team.
- 2006 Schools Conference a Sell-Out!
A record number of members gathered at the Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix July 14-16 to hear nationally recognized speakers talk about issues of concern to our school-based members. The Conference began with a Native American smudging ceremony and blessing, and then moved into clinical topic presentations, a round table discussion, and an ASHA Foundation Fundraiser. The Conference closed with an address on how Native American traditions can help SLPs face the challenges of daily work in the schools. The 2007 Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information, contact Lisa Rai Mabry-Price at accessschools@asha.org.
- Targeted States Achieve Success - Oklahoma and Rhode Island Pass Salary Supplement Legislation
All three states targeted for assistance under the 2001-2004 ASHA Focused Initiatives enacted legislation this year to provide an annual salary supplement ranging from $1,750-$5,000 for school-based clinicians. Oklahoma and Rhode Island joined West Virginia in providing the annual bonus and, as a result, salaries for school-based members with their CCC in those states will increase by a total of $4.8 million dollars annually. Read the full story in the Sept 26 issue of the The ASHA Leader. For more information contact Janet Deppe at accessschools@asha.org.
- State Requirements for School Practice now on the ASHA Web site!
The ASHA State-by-State Web page now includes state requirements for audiologists and speech-language pathologists to work in the schools. While summaries of state licensing laws for practice in non-school settings have long been a part of ASHA's Web site, information for school practitioners is now available online for the first time. Visit ASHA's State-by-State page, select a state, and then link to teacher requirements to find qualifications for school credential, continuing education, and support personnel, where applicable. Contact Susan Pilch at spilch@asha.org.
- Personnel Issues in Education: Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Speech-Language Pathologists in the Public Schools
Revised and updated for 2006, this recruitment and retention professional consultation packet includes data, reports, successful models, and resources to recruit and retain qualified speech-language pathologists in school settings. Contact Janet Deppe at accessschools@asha.org.
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Featured Question
Q: Why are school districts hiring "unqualified personnel" to fill the role of speech language pathologists? Is this allowable according to the law?
A: Significant changes were made in the reauthorization of IDEA '04. In short, it may be permissible for a district to hire personnel who do not meet ASHA's requirements to practice speech-language pathology. Read more… (member benefit).
Also see ASHA's new Web page Qualified Providers in Schools and Early Intervention (member benefit) for additional information. Contact Lisa Rai Mabry-Price at accessschools@asha.org.
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Save 15% on ASHA's Essential Client Education Kit for Young Children! This new kit features our most popular client education materials about children's speech, language and hearing development. Save 15% on all of the tools you need...just in time for back to school.
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Announcements
- Register Now for the 2006 ASHA Convention - Building Bridges Through Communication.
- VOTE for Executive Board and Legislative Council candidates! Voting begins August 1 and ends on September 9. Meet the candidates.
- Have You Ever Taught or Supervised Students?
Check out Teaching Tools, (member benefit) a new resource on ASHA's Faculty, Researchers, and PhD Students online member community site. Contact Access-Academics-Research@asha.org.
- The Power of Passionate Mentoring can and does change lives! Get the edge and support your goals with The Student to Empowered Professional (S.T.E.P.) mentoring program. This program is designed for racial/ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in communications sciences and disorders (CSD) programs. Visit The ASHA Gathering Place.
- Response to Intervention Resources
The National Association of Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) is launching a new Web page on Response to Intervention (RTI). In addition to the best-selling book, Response to Intervention: Policy Considerations and Implementation, new online resources are now available. Contact Lisa Rai Mabry-Price at accessSchools@asha.org.
- NEW from Reading Rockets Launching Young Readers series: "Reading and the Brain" will premiere on PBS stations this fall (check local listings). This show takes an intriguing look at how advances in neuroscience are helping researchers solve the mystery of why some children struggle to read and others do not.
It can be viewed online in Sept.
- Want to Meet Your Client Needs More Effectively?
ProSearch, ASHA's online directory of audiology and speech-language pathology programs, helps consumers find quality services from more than 7,800 programs that employ ASHA-certified SLPs and audiologists.
Get Discovered! Sign Up For ProSearch - ASHA's Free Referral Service.
- Do You Have a Story or Tip to Share?
To submit a story, email accessschools@asha.org. Stories may be edited for length and will be included as space allows. ASHA reserves the right to refuse any story or tip. By submitting a story or tip, you are granting ASHA permission to publish your name in this electronic newsletter.
- Access Schools e-newsletter Survey Coming in September!
Be sure to complete the brief email survey to provide valuable information that will help make this newsletter even better.
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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 in October 2006!
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