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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

• Back to School Statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics
  As the nation's students and teachers return to school, you can access selected statistics about American schools, students, and the educational process. The information, compiled by the Institute of Education Sciences and derived from its research and statistical centers, includes data from early childhood through postsecondary programs and services.
• Title I Funds: Who's Gaining? Who's Losing?
  This report discusses funding for states and school districts under the federal Title I, Part A program for school year 2007-08. (Title I is the largest federal program assisting elementary and secondary schools, and contains the key accountability provisions under the No Child Left Behind Act.) The report highlights the impact of annual poverty count updates on the distribution of funds and discusses the mandatory state reservation of funds for school improvement activities. For more information contact nsnyder@asha.org.
• ED Releases Final Requirements and Selection Criteria For the Multi-Year IEPs and Paper work Waiver Programs
  The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a notice announcing additional requirements and selection criteria for 2 demonstration programs authorized under IDEA 2004. ED will select up to 15 States to participate in a pilot program, the Multi-Year Individualized Education Program (IEP) Demonstration Program and the Paperwork Waiver Demonstration Program (Paperwork Waiver Program) [PDF].
  These additional requirements and selection criteria for both competitions appeared in the July 6 Federal Register and became effective on August 6, 2007. ASHA submitted comments on ED's proposed requirements and selection criteria on these programs in March 2007, and many of its recommendations were included in this final notice. To access the detailed comment letter, visit ASHA's IDEA Action Center. Contact Catherine D. Clarke, ASHA's Director of Education and Regulatory Advocacy via e-mail at cclarke@asha.org.

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Resources

• New to the School Setting?
  Visit ASHA's Schools Web page for resources to help you get started. The schools page includes information on professional and clinical issues of interest to school-based SLPs. Questions? Contact schools@asha.org.
• Presentations for SLPs
  As the new school year begins, SLPs are often asked to provide in-service presentations to teachers, colleagues, administrators, and parents. ASHA has developed five presentations ready for you to use! (member benefit)
• Reward Yourself with a Career as a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist [PDF]
• The Speech-Language Pathologist in Your Child's School: An Important Resource
• Getting Ready for Reading and Writing
• Literacy and Communication Expectations from Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade (for parents)
• Literacy and Communication Expectations from Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade (for teachers)

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Featured Question

Q: What are the major issues of concern to school-based SLPs?

A: ASHA has the following resources available to members to address these areas of interest and concern:

• Caseload/Workload (member benefit)
• Qualified Providers in Schools (member benefit)
• Use of Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) (member benefit)
• Staff Shortages in Schools (member benefit)

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Shop ASHA Online

Get Your School Supplies at ASHA
ASHA has the materials you need to get the school year started!

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Announcements

• ASHA Election Results Are In!
  The following individuals will take office on January 1, 2008 and serve through December 31, 2010.
• President-Elect - Sue T. Hale
• Vice President for Administration and Planning - Alison E. Lemke
• Vice President for Quality of Service in Speech-Language Pathology - Patricia A. Prelock
• Registration Now Open for ASHA's Annual Convention
  Honor the Past - Forge the Future
  November 15-17, 2007
  Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
• Get Involved in ASHA Leadership!
  Register for ASHA's Volunteer Pool today.
• You Could Make History!
  ASHA is looking for museum-quality artifacts to be given or loaned to ASHA for a unique historical display at the National Office. Items may include photos, letters, old test instruments, old mirrors, and other materials that help depict the history of the Association in clinical services, research, and leadership.
• Maintaining Certification
  Important information on notifications and compliance documentation for speech-language pathologists. For more information contact: certificationgroup@asha.org.
• ASHA Professional Development
  ASHA offers a variety of options for professional development, including e-learning and telephone seminars and replays. See the new Professional Development Podcasts! For more information, contact ashaprofdev@asha.org.
• Go Green - Hit the Online Renewal Scene!
  Go green—hit the online renewal scene! Over 50,000 of your ASHA and NSSLHA colleagues renewed online for 2007, and you can too. It's fast, easy, and secure—plus, it's better for the planet. No paper, no stamps, no waste. All you need is your Visa or MasterCard and your ASHA ID number to renew using our secure Web site.
  Bonus!! Renew online through November 30, 2007, and receive a 20% discount* on all ASHA Professional Development programs.
  *Discount expires December 31, 2007 and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid on volume discount products, convention, conferences, meetings, or past purchases. Phone, mail, email, or faxed orders are not eligible. Valid on online purchases only!
• Get Discovered! Sign Up for ProSearch—ASHA's Free Referral Service
  ProSearch, ASHA's online directory of audiology and speech-language pathology programs, helps consumers find quality services from thousands of programs that employ ASHA certified SLPs and audiologists.

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Address comments and suggestions for future topics, information or resources to Janice Brannon or Lisa Rai Mabry-Price at AccessSchools@asha.org.

Next issue of Access Schools coming November 2007!

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