Speech and Language Pathologists
Speech Language Pathology
Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) in public schools serve students with communication impairments. That may include disorders such as impaired articulation, social pragmatic disorder, fluency disorder or voice impairment. When special education services are considered in public schools, the evaluator must also consider how the impairment adversely affects a child’s educational performance. SLPs in schools may provide evaluation, data analysis, IEP development and direct or indirect implementation of services. They are also charged to collaborate with other educational professionals so all students succeed in communicating to the maximum extent possible.
Region 9 supports districts in the following ways:
- Provide comprehensive support to Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLP-As) across Region 9
- Deliver technical assistance to address day-to-day challenges and ensure best practices
- Offer on-site support tailored to individual campuses and programs
- Facilitate targeted workshops to strengthen clinical skills, compliance, and service delivery
- Assist with all aspects of speech-language pathology, including documentation, evaluation,and intervention
- Support problem-solving and program development to improve student outcomes through SLP and SLP-Assistant training
- Promote ongoing professional growth by providing guidance, resources, and training opportunities
Resources:
American Speech Language Hearing Association This is the main hub for certification, ethics, and national standards. This includes regulatory guidance as well as important information on supervision guidelines and SLP-Assistant scope of practice.
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation This site provides laws, rules and licensure requirements for SLPs and SLP-Assistants. Employers are also able to use this site to verify licensure compliance.
SLP-Assistant Licensure Requirements
Texas Speech Language Hearing Association TSHA provides many benefits to members including a free continuing education registry, discount for annual convention and free ongoing CEUs offered online as well as guidelines for clinical decision-making.
Interested in becoming an SLP or an SLP-A?
There is a national shortage in the field of speech language pathology. If this field sounds interesting to you, here are a few resources to guide your journey.
Leveling Program at Texas Woman’s University
Distance Education SLP Program at Texas Woman’s University
SLP-Assistant Online Program at Texas Woman’s University
