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Lundblom, Erin; Cohn, Ellen R.; Tindall Covert, Lyn – Topics in Language Disorders, 2022
Over 50% of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are employed in schools (ASHA, n.d.). Speech-language pathologists increasingly provide services to students with speech and language disorders via telepractice. ASHA's Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools…
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, School Health Services, Speech Impairments
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Ireland, Marie; McLeod, Sharynne; Farquharson, Kelly; Crowe, Kathryn – Topics in Language Disorders, 2020
More than half of U.S. speech-language pathologists (SLPs) currently practice in the school setting and 92.6% of SLPs who work in schools provide services focused on children's speech sound production (articulation and/or phonology). This article describes evaluation and eligibility requirements for children with speech sound disorders in the…
Descriptors: Speech Impairments, Speech Language Pathology, Speech Therapy, Educational Legislation
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Sylvan, Lesley – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
Public school districts must determine which students are eligible to receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This study, which involves 39 interviews with speech-language pathologists and school administrators, examines how eligibility recommendations are made for one widely…
Descriptors: Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Public Schools, Educational Policy
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Apel, Kenn – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2001
This introductory article discusses factors that have led to changes in speech-language pathology practices, including a better and broader understanding of the human communication process, revised federal guidelines and regulations for special education and related services, and a strong desire to encourage scientific pursuit through…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Delivery Systems, Educational Change
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Means, Jennifer – Forum on Public Policy Online, 2006
As most special educators endure the periodic legal changes in education and special education, related service providers face the same challenges. These challenges include Inclusion, IDEA 04 regulations, NCLB and curricular related services. This paper presents these challenges and discusses a variety of solutions providing the most appropriate…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Disabilities
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Weitzner-Lin, Barbara; And Others – Infant-Toddler Intervention: The Transdisciplinary Journal, 1994
A survey of 175 speech-language pathologists was conducted to determine the preparation they received to comply with Public Law 99-457's mandated services to infants and toddlers. Respondents reported that important content areas in provision of early intervention services included oral-motor/feeding issues, family assessment and intervention, and…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Early Intervention, Educational Legislation