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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

• ASHA's Medicaid Side by Side (member benefit)
  ASHA has created an easy-to-follow, side-by-side guide with accessible information on important topics such as eligibility requirements, provider qualifications, supervision and documentation requirements, student confidentiality and so much more. For questions or additional information regarding the analysis or policy related questions, please contact Ingrida Lusis at ilusis@asha.org.
• IDEA Issue Brief on Uses of Special Education Funds Available
  ASHA has prepared an IDEA issue brief on "Uses of Special Education Funds" to further assist members in the application of the 2006 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B final regulations. Continue to check this Web site for further updates on IDEA. If you have questions or would like further information about the IDEA final regulations, please contact Catherine Clarke at cclarke@asha.org. For practice-related IDEA issues, please contact Susan Karr at skarr@asha.org.
• ED Submits 27th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA
  The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), submitted to Congress its 27th annual report on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parts B and C. The purpose of this 27th annual report is to provide an overview of national activities to improve the education of children with disabilities funded under IDEA in FY2005. For more information contact Catherine D. Clarke at cclarke@asha.org.
• States Receive $14 Million under NCLB and IDEA
  The US Dept. of Education has awarded $14 million in grants to 27 states to help develop appropriate assessments tools for a limited number of students nationwide who are unable to perform on the general assessments. Funds will be allocated to:
• Development of modified or alternate academic achievement standards
• State assessments based on the new standards
• Development of guidelines for IEP teams to id appropriate students for inclusion in the alternate/modified academic achievement standards
• Training of IEP teams on the new guidelines
• 2007 Math and Reading Report Cards Released
  The National Assessment of Educational Progress has released its 2007 results from testing 700,000 4th and 8th grade students across the US. For more information, contact Catherine Clarke at cclarke@asha.org.

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Featured Question

Q: Do you currently supervise student clinicians? Are you thinking about becoming a supervisor?

A: Find out what SLPs need to know regarding supervision of student clinicians. The following web resource was developed for supervisors in all settings which includes resources specific to the school setting: Supervision of Student Clinicians (member benefit).

Contact accessschools@asha.org.

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Announcements

• ASHA's Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology Has Been Revised!
  Updates to ASHA's Scope of Practice document include acknowledgement of roles and responsibilities that were not mentioned in previous iterations (e.g., funding issues, marketing of services, focus on emergency responsiveness, communication wellness). The revised document also was framed squarely on two guiding principles: evidence-based practice and cultural and linguistic diversity.
• HES and EdFind Have Been Launched!
  The Higher Education Data System (HES) system is a collaborative effort of ASHA, CAPCSD, and CAA to facilitate comprehensive and consistent data collection and dissemination. Survey completion is critical to ensure all programs are reflected in reports and trends analysis in CSD. Program data and characteristics submitted via the HES will appear in EdFind, the new online search engine for academic programs. EdFind replaces ASHA's online Grad Guide and allows students and others to search for and learn about academic programs in CSD. For more information, please contact us at hes@asha.org.
• Maintaining Certification
  Find important information on notifications and compliance documentation for SLPs who are maintaining their CCC's. 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!
• 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 January 2008!

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