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ASHA's Schools Personnel Resource Team (SPIRIT) has developed several tools for members across the country to use in dealing with personnel issues:
- "Reward Yourself With a Career as a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist": This new brochure was developed for members, administrators, and hiring officials to help entice high school students, college graduates, and career SLPs to choose school-based practice. It explains how SLPs work in schools, the requirements for school practice, and the top 10 reasons for choosing a career in schools. State associations may order up to 300 copies free of charge and individual members may obtain up to 25 copies by calling ASHA's Action Center at 800-498-2071 and requesting item #0804366. Visit ASHA's Legislation & Advocacy Web page for a link to the brochure, which is available as a PDF document.
- Recruitment and Retention Professional Consultation Packet: Revised and updated for 2006, this packet includes data, reports, successful models, and resources to recruit and retain qualified SLPs in school settings. Visit Personnel Issues in Education: Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Speech-Language Pathologists in the Public Schools to access the packet.
- Innovative Programs to Address Personnel Shortage Issues: To assist members with the recruitment and retention of qualified professionals, ASHA sent an e-mail to members requesting information on innovative programs and activities to address shortages in education and health care settings. From the responses, a table was developed to assist members in developing models and advocating for the maintenance of professional standards using creative ways to deal with personnel shortages. Visit ASHA's State-by-State for a link to the table, which is available as a PDF document.
- ASHA/State Grants: ASHA was once again offered state grants this year to recognize state associations that have developed plans to address personnel issues, including the maintenance of standards and personnel shortages. Seven states were awarded grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. Visit the Aug. 15 ASHA Leader Online to read the story.
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