Best Practices in Assessment for Speech and Language Pathologists

In this training, participants will 1) Describe what to include in an assessment of speech and language skills and 2) List what to include in the assessment report.

Assessments are the foundation for the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process. However, myths abound about speech language assessment. How are students eligible? Who gets services? Myths like writing a report isn't necessary for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). It is fine to offer services without an assessment. A student needs to score below the 7th percentile for speech and language services. You can't serve students with a single articulation error. There is a "speech IEP." This seminar will tackle the requirements for assessment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the California Education Code. What to assess, what to include in the report, and how students become eligible will be discussed. The content is appropriate for speech-language pathologists serving students at all grade levels and disabilities who are new to school practice or those who want a refresher.

Intended Audience

Speech language pathologists
Administrators

Participants Will

Describe what to include in an assessment of speech and language skills
List what to include in the assessment report
Discuss eligibility under Speech Language Impairment and the speech-language pathologist's role as a related service provider

Presenter

Janet McLellan, M.A., Ph.D., CCC-SLP-L, Speech-Language Pathologist

Date

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Registration

Best Practices in Assessment for Speech and Language Pathologists Registration