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ASHA Resources: Applying Workload Analysis to School Caseloads

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  • A Workload Analysis Approach for Establishing Speech-Language Caseload Standards in the Schools (2002). Position statement, guidelines, and technical report serve as a template to determine SLP caseload size based on workload analysis.

  • A Workload Analysis Approach for Establishing Speech-Language Caseload Standards in the Schools: Implementation Guide (2003). Companion piece to the policy documents. Worksheets and CD-ROM included. First copy free to members.

  • Developing Educationally Relevant IEPs: A Technical Assistance Document for Speech-Language Pathologists (ASPIIRE, 2000). Based on IDEA '97. Offers information on educationally relevant IEPs linked to the general curriculum. $33 for members.

  • Guidelines for the Roles and Responsibilities of the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (1997). Supports SLPs' role in developing literacy for children and teens and SLPs' contribution to literacy efforts.

  • Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists With Respect to Reading and Writing (Position Statement, Guidelines, and Technical Report 2001, Knowledge and Skills, 2002). Clarifies SLPs' roles and responsibilities in the school setting.

  • National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS). Fact sheets from K-6 schools. Go to www.asha.org and search for "NOMS data," call 301-897-0101 or e-mail tschooling@asha.org.

  • IDEA and Your Caseload: A Template for Eligibility and Dismissal Criteria (revised 2003). For state and local educational agencies developing their own eligibility criteria for speech and language services.

  • Working for Change: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in Schools (ASHA, Priority 1, 2000). Self-study packet on negotiating with school unions/associations and school administrators.

  • M-Power Box: The Power of One (1998). Provides tools to self-advocate and successfully confront key school issues. $17 for members.

  • Speech-Language Pathologists in the Public Schools: Recruitment and Retention. Technical assistance packet.

  • Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. Defines areas of practice for SLPs. Copies are in the online ASHA Desk Reference.

  • Schools Conference 2004 handouts will be published in the ASHA Schools 2004 Session Anthology available after July 11 from ASHA's online sales.

  • ASHA's Interactive Forums for Speech-Language Pathologists are open to members online. You will be able to communicate with other ASHA members about clinical issues and practice questions. Go to www.asha.org and enter "ASHA Forums" in the search box.

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Visit the Schools Resources page. Items are free to members unless otherwise noted. To request documents, contact ASHA's Action Center at 800-498-2071 or visit ASHA's Web site at www.asha.org. To request for-sale products or obtain information on additional school-related products, contact ASHA's Product Sales at 888-498-6699.



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