Speech/Language Community of Practice

Speech Language Community of Practice - Virtual Zoom Meeting

Link for participation will be emailed to CoP Representatives

Sponsored by Regional Low Incidence Projects - Region 11

CEU Hours: 2.5

Nancy Terry, Co-Facilitator          nterry@stanthony.k12.mn.us
Holly Paschke, Co-Facilitator       paschkeH@District112.org
Kayna Plaisted, Metro ECSU Facilitator  kaynaplaisted@metroecsu.org

Evidence-Based Considerations for School-Based Speech-Language Pathology: Reflect, Refuel, Re-Engage (Phuong Lien Palafox, M.S., CCC-SLP)

Description: The demands of school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are unrelenting. Impacted by increased workload, lack of opportunity to collaborate with staff and families, increased compliance/productivity demands and decreased job satisfaction (ASHA Schools Survey, 2020), SLPs carry a heavy load. This session will address collective concerns and evidence-based considerations to maximize SLP bandwidth and impact within a school setting. The course will prioritize service delivery models, treatment interventions and considerations for SLP mental health. Through a lens of evidence-based data and human-centered practices, Phuong will walk you through a high-impact and meaningful session to align with your current days. Here's to reflecting, refueling and re-engaging in our meaningful work.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Participants will identify and discuss culturally responsive evidence-based considerations for assessment
2. Participants will discuss culturally responsive intervention considerations (including literacy-based interventions for low-incidence populations)
3. Participants will discuss considerations for Autism and Neurodiversity
4. Participants will identify and describe Advocacy considerations to support SLPs at organizational (e.g., service delivery models) and individual levels (mental health and bandwidth)

This initiative is made possible in whole with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.  This event does not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or the state Department of Education.  You should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government.

Cancellation: You can cancel your own registration for an event before the cancellation deadline. (Please check the event information for specific cancellation details.) If the event has a fee, refunds are possible only if cancellation is prior to the deadline. If you do not attend and do not cancel prior to an event, you are still responsible for payment and will be billed.

Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.