Ethnographic interviewing is an essential aspect of culturally responsive assessment. Here are some interview questions that can support you in your care for multicultural clients and families!

Sharing what was shared to me as a member of SIG 14, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: https://bit.ly/TNEthnographic

Commonly Used AI tool for therapy with students by SLPs:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_tkrTio205VN7qNKN9mpN5aWsLRa1uQ8O_U9SPfeBQ/edit?usp=sharing

What will happen to school based SLP teletherapy after 2024?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oM22z2ux2QBiGXDJlLdoUyLIjGwV-BTu0ntvTw0P6iE/edit?usp=sharing

Do you know about the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)? Find out if the state you are licensed in will be participating and what that might means to you:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVt-E71uAs_kYlY7j-hBFeqnY6fQ0nmEcO4Fplri2U0/edit?usp=sharing

Have you check out the SLP/author website by Lavell Carson:

https://www.slpstorytellers.com/

As an educator I can say that these children books are wonderful resources to have in the school or home setting.

Who can relate?

Have you heard about the new proposed ASHA Bylaws changes? Learn more at:
https://www.asha.org/about/governance/board-of-directors/being-considered/

FYI: writing Speech Goals in IEPs with confidence:

https://slpnataliesnyders.com/2019/09/how-to-feel-more-confident-about-your-iep-present-levels-pages.html

For those preparing for the SLP Praxis® Exam, here's a Statistics Refresher from ASHA that can help you study Research: https://www.asha.org/research/ebp/statistics-refresher/

As 2024 progresses, technology remains pivotal in advancing the effectiveness of speech therapy, particularly for school-based SLPs. The right apps and tools can greatly optimize therapy sessions, enhance student outcomes, and simplify daily tasks. In this blog, we’ll delve into the essential apps and tools that every school-based SLP should consider incorporating into their practice this year.

Full blog: https://content.liricare.com/must-have-apps-and-tools-for-school-based-slps-in-2024/

Research on reducing school based slp turnover:
https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2021_PERSP-20-00262

Happy Retirement: Retirement Guidelines for SLP
https://www.slptoolkit.com/blog/Happy-Retirement-Retirement-guidelines-for-an-SLP/

School-Based Speech-
Language Pathologists: Who we are and what we do:
https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/what-slps-do.pdf

Sunday positive insight:

Rose bud check-in

Grants for teachers:

https://teach.com/what/teachers-change-lives/grants-for-teachers/

Obtaining funds for ACC devices:
https://tacanow.org/family-resources/obtaining-funding-for-an-aac-device/

6 Strategies for teachers

Here are some tips for new SLPs on writing effective SOAP notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_DgxU9p25zm2iO76Tmr1vMb5M-zcOTIdlw7KiuYvIpo/edit?usp=sharing

Effective communication is foundational for success in school and beyond. By addressing speech and language challenges, SLPs help students build confidence, improve literacy skills, and foster better relationships with peers.