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In response to changes in the personnel qualifications section of the new IDEA law, the ASHA Executive Board has approved a comprehensive plan to assist state associations facing possible challenges to speech-language pathology and audiology credentials required to provide appropriate speech, language and hearing services in schools.
The plan provides for a series of strategic initiatives to:
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collect data and information related to personnel issues and develop advocacy resources.
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work with state associations to identify, outreach, to and engage key stakeholders in advocacy efforts on these issues.
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collaborate with state associations to assist in providing the resources needed to deal with threats to reducing state certification and licensure requirements for ASHA school-based members.
For more information on how state associations can work with ASHA on these issues, contact Charlie Diggs by e-mail at cdiggs@asha.org, or by phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 4151. For additional information on the new IDEA law, please contact Neil Snyder by e-mail at nsnsyder@asha.org, or by phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 4257.
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