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M.S. CCC-SLP
Sarah is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist in the state of Arizona with over 13 years of experience in the field. She is the co-founder of SLP Toolkit, a web based application that allows users to collect comprehensive data and progress monitor. Sarah also co-founded brIQht ideas, which offers professional development opportunities to special education providers. As a full time SLP, Sarah worked in the school setting, providing services to a wide range of students of all ages with a variety of needs. She was active in her district’s speech pathology advisory council, mentored graduate students and CF-SLPs in the field of speech pathology, and regularly presented to teachers and speech pathologists on topics pertaining to behavior, communication, and vocabulary acquisition. Sarah is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing and a master’s degree in Communication Disorders. She is a member of ASHA, ArSHA, and ASHA SIG (Special Interest Group) 16, which focuses on school based issues. Sarah regularly presents nationally at universities, workshops and conventions on topics related to being a school based SLP. Sarah is passionate about supporting SLPs to feel confident, find more joy in their jobs and improving student outcomes.
M.S. CCC-SLP
Lisa is the co-founder of SLP Toolkit (www.slptoolkit.com) and has 22 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist. As an SLP, Lisa has worked exclusively with pediatrics in home health, clinics and in schools. She was formerly the lead SLP in the largest school district in Arizona, and is passionate about mentoring other SLPs, graduate students and clinical fellows. Lisa is the co-founder of brIQht ideas (www.bethebrightest.com), an ASHA approved continuing education provider. She has extensive experience in presenting to groups on courses related to assessment and treatment in pediatric communication disorders in the school setting and speaks nationally on these topics. Lisa worked as an adjunct faculty member in the SLPA program at Estrella Mountain Community College in Arizona. She graduated from Florida International University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in Communication Disorders. Lisa is a member of ASHA, ArSHA, ASHA Special Interest Group 16 (which focuses on school based issues) and holds two ASHA ACE awards for continuing education excellence.
5 mins | Introductions and disclosures |
15 mins | Current role of school based SLP (expectations and obstacles) |
15 mins | How to use curriculum in therapy |
15 mins | How to supplement curriculum in therapy |
15 mins | How to align to curriculum in therapy |
15 mins | Tips/tricks for parent/teacher communication |
10 mins | Conclusion and questions and answers |