The study with 64 speech-language clinicians and their 32 supervisors found that clinicians demonstrated greater completion of commitments made in supervisory conferences when written agreements were used and when the specific behaviors of supervisees could be followed and measured over time. Written agreements were more effective with beginning…

The article describes ways in which selected grant funds can and are being applied to delivery of speech and language services in remote/rural areas. Effects of Public Law 99-457 and the Catastrophic Health Care Bill are noted. Examples of alternative forms of service delivery and personnel preparation are given. (DB)

The monograph presents the guidelines of the Georgia Department of Education for annual evaluation of school speech-language pathologists (SLP). A combination of assessment methods is recommended including observation and review of records. The philosophy and purposes of the SLP evaluation is briefly outlined and includes identification and…

This practicum addressed the need to expand and change the speech-language pathology service delivery system within Harris County (Texas), which was experiencing severe shortages of speech-language pathologists with numbers of students going unserved. The practicum involved planning training sessions on alternative service delivery strategies and…

Structured interviews with 20 speech language pathologists indicated that their views of administrative support and nonsupport covered many dimensions, including working conditions/resources, advocacy, staff development, and program assistance. (Author/DB)