Now in its sixth edition, School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology: Organization and Service Delivery continues to be a vital resource for faculty, graduate students, school-based practitioners, and program administrators who strive to make a difference in the school setting. The text provides practical solutions and strategies to tackle the challenges faced in the complex and ever-changing education landscape. The authors aim for the book to be an excellent opportunity to stimulate new ways of thinking about the critical role speech-language pathologists (SLP) play in children's education and social development. It provides a foundation for understanding where SLP programs fit within the school organization. SLPs will be motivated to collaborate with colleagues, lead discussions about the link between communication and learning, and introduce innovative models for delivering services. School Programs encourages SLPs to embrace their positions on school teams, share knowledge to make services educationally relevant and help children reach their highest potential. School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology focuses on service delivery, program design, interprofessional collaboration, and how to organize and manage an effective program. Additionally, it covers meeting state and national standards, following federal mandates, and how to relate to and communicate with colleagues and parents. Finally, it encourages readers to grow professionally and enjoy their career as a school-based SLP. Key Features Uniquely focuses on service delivery as opposed to assessment and treatment like other textsChapter questions provide a review of concepts and practical applicationsReal-life examples and collaborative strategies to supplement chapter conceptsUsable forms and checklists New to This Edition New co-author, Jennifer Walsh MeansA new unique framework for thinking about outcomes for school-based programsIncreased pedagogical features in text to enhance learning and comprehension, including chapter learning objectives and engaging learner activitiesExplanation of the SLP's role in MTSS and contributions to student successPractical process, strategies, and tools for building interprofessional collaborative partnershipsRecommendations and tips for coaching teachers and parentsUpdated information on legal policies and trendsDisclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to provide both new and experienced practitioners with solutions and strategies for the challenges they face in the complex and ever-changing world of school-based delivery. Most books for school-based speech-language pathologists focus on different types of intervention and diagnoses. School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology focuses on service delivery, program design, and how to organize and manage an effective program. Additionally, this resource covers meeting state and national standards, following federal mandates.

The seventh edition of School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology: Organization and Service Delivery is an insightful, innovative, and practical resource for university faculty and students, experienced speech-language pathologists (SLPs), program leaders, school administrators, and education partners. The organization and content of the book are structured to stimulate creative thinking about how to improve the quality and effectiveness of speech-language services in schools so students with communication disorders reach their highest potential. Challenges due to the complex and ever-changing education landscape are thoughtfully explored. A fresh perspective on establishing service delivery practices and processes is offered. The concept of service delivery is broadened by aligning classroom instruction and intervention goals and preparing educators and families to support student success. School Programs encourages SLPs to embrace their roles and responsibilities and describes their participation in the MTSS process utilizing an innovative six-stage collaborative approach that results in evidence-based, effective, coordinated, and efficient services. Guidelines are recommended for SLPs to actively participate on school teams to gain and exchange pertinent knowledge; identify school demands and expectations; and collaborate with fellow education partners to ensure that instruction, intervention, and services are educationally relevant and coordinated. Key Features * Authentic examples and strategies to reinforce the key concepts * Service delivery approaches versus specific assessment and treatment methods for specific disorders as is often presented in other books * Chapter Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter establish the theme and goals for the chapter * Chapter summary questions and projects reinforce concepts and facilitate practical application New to This Edition * Notable advances in the evolution of school speech-language pathology service delivery * Six-stage framework for effective collaboration with education partners * Strategies to ensure educationally relevant intervention and services that contribute to students’ success in home, school, work, and community * Additional practical resources such as replicable worksheets and forms to promote meaningful interactions with educators and parents to improve the quality of referrals, intervention, and progress monitoring * Positive examples of advocacy in action * Thought-provoking questions and projects to stimulate personal and professional reflection

This valuable text presents a chronological guide for individuals preparing to become speech-language pathologists in educational settings. It features extensive discussions of federal legislation affecting school programs, new delivery systems, research, and strategies for improving school programs. For speech-language pathologists now working in the schools and those in training.

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the best practices for organization and management of school-based speech-language pathology programs. Unlike other books that focus on implementing specific therapy approaches for various disabilities, this book provides a wealth of information, recommendations, and concrete examples of how to increase the value, visibility, and relevance of the speech-language pathology program within the context of today's changing school environment.

"School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology: Organization and Service Delivery continues to be a vital resource for faculty, graduate students, school-based practitioners, and program administrators who strive to make a difference in the school setting. The text provides practical solutions and strategies to tackle the challenges faced in the complex and ever-changing education landscape"--

Practical and down-to-earth, this text provides an overview of the organization and administration of a speech-language pathology program in educational settings, and focuses not only on what is expected of the school pathologist, but what the pathologist can expect of the school.