Issue Focus: Assessment

March 2013

Access Schools addresses the specific needs of speech-language pathologists working in schools.

Headlines

• Check Out "Envision the Future" – A New ASHA Discussion Group
• Want to Learn More About School-Based Assessment Topics? Register Now for the 2013 Schools Conference
• SLP-A Scope of Practice Document Posted on ASHA Site
• Submit Your Proposal for Projects on
  Multicultural Activities
• ASHA Foundation's Rolland V. Van Hattum Award for Contributions in the Schools
• Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in Preschool-Grade 12
  Education Settings
• Department of Education Releases New Documents Highlighting ESEA Flexibility
• Department of Education Releases Final Regulation on Parental Consent and Use of
  Public Insurance
• Federal Autism Panel to Increase Focus
  on Services
• Cultural Competence in Health Sciences

Featured Question

What resources does ASHA have on assessment and evaluation in schools?
ASHA has developed a new online resource, "Assessment and Evaluation of Speech-Language Disorders in Schools." This is a guide to ASHA documents and references to consider when conducting comprehension speech-language assessments. It provides links to ASHA Practice Policy Documents, research and evidence based practice, language/speech sampling, multicultural issues in assessment, publications, continuing education and related resources.

Employment Opportunities

• Arizona: School Based SLP
  STARS
  AZ
  
• Speech-Language Pathologist
  Delta County School District
  Delta, CO
  
• Speech-Language Pathologist
  The Columbus Organization
  Baltimore, MD
  
• Speech-Language Pathologist
  Alamo Heights ISD
  San Antonio, TX
  
• Speech-Language Pathologist
  Central Kitsap School District
  Silverdale, WA
  

Visit ASHA's Online Career Center for More Job Opportunities

Related Resources

• School Setting Resources
• Caseload/Workload
• Legislation and Advocacy
• Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
• Special Interest Group 16, School-Based Issues
 

The next issue of Access Schools is coming May 2013! Address comments and suggestions for future Access Schools topics to Aruna Hari Prasad or Neil Snyder at AccessSchools@asha.org. For information, resources, or responses to questions about school practice, e-mail Schools@asha.org. To subscribe to this e-newsletter, send a blank e-mail with the word "subscribe" in the subject line to AccessSchools@asha.org.

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