ASHA Learning Pass

The work of public school SLPs across the U.S. was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This course focuses on lessons learned and information about student progress in schools and regulatory changes resulting from the pandemic. Presenters discuss states' approaches to equity in education, nondiscriminatory evaluations, and strategies to document educational impact and to support families and school SLPs. Presenters review research on evaluation and treatment of school-age students and tools to practice at the top of the license. The State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council (SEACDC) provides information on free resources and methods to unite school SLPs.

This course is a recorded session from the 2021 ASHA Convention Virtual Library (session 2215V).

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Explain pandemic-related practice issues in school settings
• Describe recent research and state resources to support lessons learned
• Analyze solutions and examples from across the states

Presenter Information

Andrea Bertone, MS, CCC-SLP (Presenting Author), is an Education Consultant with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and supports speech-language pathologists as well as other related service providers around conducting comprehensive evaluations, determining eligibility, and providing school-based services to support students’ identified needs.

Financial Disclosures:

• No financial relationships relevant to the content of the session

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• SEACDC Board member (Secretary)

Michelle Woodcock, MA (Presenting Author), is a Special Education Regional Coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Areas of focus include Speech-Language Pathology and Related Services, working with students with emotional disturbance, school discipline, and coordinating the state alternate assessment. Michelle has a Master's degree in Special Education and has worked as a teacher for 10 years.

Financial Disclosures:

• No financial relationships relevant to the content of the session

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• No nonfinancial relationships relevant to the content of the session

Verna Chinen, MS, CCC-SLP (Presenting Author), is employed by the Hawaii Department of Education as an Educational Specialist. She manages the following program areas: preschool special needs, referral, evaluation and eligibility, and related services. She is the current president of the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council and is a member of the ASHA Committee of Ambassadors.

Financial Disclosures:

• Employed by the Hawaii Department of Education

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• President of the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council
• ASHA Committee of Ambassadors

Teresa Laney, MS, CCC-SLP (Presenting Author), works for the Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Special Education, providing professional development to SLPs, teachers, and administrators. She is currently serving as President-Elect for the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council.

Financial Disclosures:

• Full-time employee of the Mississippi Department of Education

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• No nonfinancial relationships relevant to the content of the session

Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP (Presenting Author), is a Professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and the Consultant to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He is an ASHA Fellow.

Financial Disclosures:

• Salary from University of North Carolina Greensboro

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• No nonfinancial relationships relevant to the content of the session

Marie Ireland, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL (Presenting Author), works for the Virginia Department of Education providing professional development on child language, evidence-based practice, and dynamic assessment. She served on the executive board of the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council (SEACDC) and presents across the U.S. to SLPs and other educators. She is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language and Language Disorders and was ASHA's Vice President for SLP Practice in 2018-2020.

Financial Disclosures:

• Employed by state association agency

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• Member of SEACDC

Barbara Conrad, MA, CCC-SLP (Presenting Author), is a supervisor of speech and language therapy services in northern Ohio. She coordinated the SLP Guidelines Project for the Ohio Department of Education and is Past President of the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council (SEACDC). Most recently, Barb was awarded a Special Recognition by the National Council of State Boards of Examiners, recognizing her work to improve school-based speech and language services across Ohio.

Financial Disclosures:

• No financial relationships relevant to the content of the session

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• Past-president of SEACDC

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by December 6, 2027.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: November 2021
End date: December 6, 2027

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).