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Happy (belated) National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!
May 18th was a day dedicated to celebrating one of the most impactful professions in healthcare, and the Liricare team wants to extend our warmest wishes to every SLP in our community.
Your work goes far beyond therapy sessions. You restore confidence, rebuild connections, and open doors that once felt closed. Every milestone your clients reach is a testament to the skill and heart you pour into this profession.
Thank you for all that you do, today and every day!
Happy SLP Appreciation Day!
See how school-based speech-language pathologists provide preventative support to improve students’ communication and literacy skills.
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Monday Mindset:
The school year is almost at the finish line, but for SLPs, OTs, PTs, special education teachers, and school administrators, this is not the time to coast.
This is the time to close the year with data, dignity, and direction.
The end of the year is not just about finishing paperwork. It is about protecting student progress, documenting services, reviewing IEP implementation, preparing families for summer, and setting the next team up for success.
For SLPs, this may mean making sure communication goals, service logs, progress notes, and recommendations are clear.
For OTs and PTs, this may mean documenting functional progress, equipment needs, accessibility concerns, and carryover strategies.
For special education teachers, this may mean updating progress reports, reviewing accommodations, organizing student records, and making sure IEP teams have the information they need.
For school administrators, this may mean looking at staffing patterns, compliance timelines, service delivery gaps, parent concerns, and what needs to improve before next school year begins.
The final weeks of school reveal the strength of the system.
Do we have the data?
Are services documented?
Are families informed?
Are staff supported?
Are students prepared for the next step?
Liricare is here to support the professionals doing this important work. Whether you are a therapist, special education teacher, related service provider, or school leader, your role matters.
Finish strong. Document well. Communicate clearly. Lead with purpose.
Autism support should not feel like searching for a needle in a digital haystack.
Families, educators, therapists, and school teams need trusted resources they can find quickly, understand clearly, and use with confidence. That is why this Autism Website Resource List is such a valuable tool.
This resource brings together a wide range of autism-related supports, including parent guidance, early childhood resources, evidence-based practices, communication supports, behavior strategies, safety resources, multilingual family resources, professional development, transition supports, and school-based special education connections.
For parents, it can help reduce the confusion after a diagnosis.
For teachers, it can support stronger classroom planning.
For therapists, it can connect services to evidence-based practices.
For school leaders, it can help teams build better support systems for students with autism.
This is the kind of resource that belongs in every special education toolbox.
Check it out and share it with a family, teacher, therapist, or school team that could use a reliable starting point.
Because when the right resources are easier to find, support becomes easier to provide.
How to Work in the U.S. As a Foreign-Educated Speech Pathologist:
https://www.uslanguageservices.com/guides-resources/how-to-work-in-the-us-as-a-foreign-educated-speech-pathologist/
www.uslanguageservices.com
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Current Special Education Remote Positions in California (May 8, 2026)
Motivational Friday
Effective Strategies for Managing SLP Paperwork in Schools
As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) working in a school setting, managing paperwork can often feel overwhelming. With varying caseloads and numerous responsibilities, it’s crucial to have strategies in place to streamline the process.
Here are some effective tips to help you manage your SLP paperwork efficiently:
1. Organization is Key
Create a Calendar: Keep a separate calendar for important due dates related to IEPs, progress notes, and evaluations. This will help you stay on track and plan ahead.
Draft in Advance: Try to complete rough drafts of significant documents, like IEPs, at least a week before they are due. This gives you ample time for revisions.
2. Data Tracking
Use Data Tracking Tools: Implement tools like Google Sheets or Excel to create templates for tracking student data. This can simplify data management and reporting.
Daily Input: Spend a few minutes each day entering data into your tracking tools. This small effort can save you hours when it comes time to report.
3. Template Creation
Standard Layout Templates: Develop templates for frequently used paperwork to save time on formatting. This will make it easier to generate reports and documentation.
Quarterly Progress Notes: Create one document that includes all your students. Format their current goals and leave placeholders for data input.
4. Goal Bank Development
Compile a Goal Bank: Create a resource containing specific, measurable goals tailored to your district's requirements. This will speed up the IEP writing process.
Reference Pre-Made Goal Banks: Utilize online resources and previous IEPs as starting points for building your goal bank.
5. Text Expansion Tools
Utilize Text Expansion: Implement tools that allow you to insert frequently used phrases automatically. This reduces repetitive typing and saves time.
Daily Schedule Document: At the start of your day, outline your schedule and include key documentation phrases for quick reference.
Conclusion
By implementing these strategies, you can effectively manage your paperwork, allowing you to focus more on providing quality care to your students.
What strategies do you use to manage your SLP paperwork? Share your tips in the comments below!
School SLPs, this one is for you.
The end of the school year can feel like a race between IEP meetings, progress reports, service logs, evaluations, AAC devices, and the mysterious pile of materials that somehow keeps growing in the therapy room.
That is exactly why an end-of-the-year checklist matters.
A strong closeout process helps school-based speech-language therapists:
What is one end-of-year task you always make sure to complete before summer break?
What red flags have you seen that others should avoid?
Non-compete clauses that can restrict your ability to find future work
High turnover rate in the organization
State-Fee-and-Jurisprudence.pdf
ASLP Interstate Compact Update Follow Up as of 4/9/2026
This is a follow up to my previous post regarding the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
The ASLP Compact Commission has published a document titled “State Fee and Jurisprudence Requirements,” updated on 4/9/2026. It is available on the ASLP Compact website and outlines what each state requires in order to obtain a compact privilege.
Here is what it shows:
Fees
There are two types of fees
Each state has its own state fee
There is also a $50.00 USD compact fee per state through the Compact Commission
The total cost depends on the state you are applying to
Application Status
The chart shows whether each state is currently accepting ASLP compact applications
Not all states are open yet
Important Requirement
Your home state must be issuing compact privileges before you can be issued a practice privilege in another state
Jurisprudence Requirements
A jurisprudence exam is a short test on that state’s laws and rules for practicing as an SLP
Some states require this exam and some do not
If required, it must be completed before obtaining the compact privilege
There may also be a separate fee for the exam
Process Differences by State
There is no one standard process
Some states only require a fee
Some require a fee plus a jurisprudence exam
Others may have additional steps
Where to Find This Information
Everything is organized through CompactConnect
You can see fees, jurisprudence requirements, and any additional state requirements there
Note
Being part of the compact or having legislation passed is not the same as accepting applications for compact privileges
Key Takeaway
The compact makes it easier to practice across states
You still have to meet each state’s individual requirements
This is a common misunderstanding, so I wanted to clarify it based on the actual resource.
Here is the document:
https://aslpcompact.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/State-Fee-and-Jurisprudence.pdf
aslpcompact.com
State-Fee-and-Jurisprudence.pdf
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Calling all Special Education Educators your next adventure is waiting for you!
Thinking about switching school districts but not sure when or how to do it the right way?
This quick video breaks down the exact timing most therapists miss, the contract details that can trap you, and how to position yourself for a better placement—before the best opportunities are gone.
If you’re feeling burned out, overloaded, or just ready for something better, this is the strategy you need to hear before making your next move.
This is the season when most missed related services occur. What should you focus on? FAPE
