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Virginia School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Updates and News is designed to establish a direct line of communication with school-based SLPs. To sign up for this service, visit Subscribe to SLP New and Updates.
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Guidance for Recovery and Compensatory Services
OT and PT professionals may be asked about recovery, compensatory, or make up services for students on their caseloads. These decisions are made by IEP Teams after a careful review of data and student progress. The VDOE Considerations for COVID Recovery Services for Students with Disabilities is a guidance document that highlights information related to compliance, documentation, and progress monitoring. It includes IEP Team considerations that are necessary to make decisions about and address requests for COVID recovery services for students with disabilities.
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Documentation and Service Delivery for the 2020-2021 School Year: Considerations for the School-Based SLP
Nationwide, school-based SLPs are facing extreme variability in school reopening procedures based on their state, county, and individual school district. Some schools are continuing use of alternative service delivery procedures, such as remote or hybrid instruction, while others plan to provide in-person services.
This recorded ASHA SIG 16 Zoom event addressed frequently asked questions regarding IEP documentation, online platforms for teletherapy, FERPA considerations surrounding group therapy, personal protective equipment, and the difference between compensatory and recovery services. Documentation and Service Delivery for the 2020-2021 School Year: Considerations for the School-Based SLP is available on demand.
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New to Virginia Schools Program
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) New to Schools SLP program for newly hired public school SLPs is ongoing. This program provides professional development and resources to SLPs who are new graduates, SLPs with less than one year experience in the public school setting, and experienced SLPs new to working in Virginia.
New to school SLPs in Virginia must register to participate in the online events and to receive resources mailed to their homes.
To sign up for this program, newly hired SLPs and those with less than one year experience should complete the Initial Program Registration. Please contact Marie Ireland, Specialist for Speech Language Impairments and Eligibility, at Marie.Ireland@doe.virginia.gov with questions.
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