Real-World Case Management for SLPs: Data, Dismissal & Boundaries

From IEP overload to burnout prevention, Amanda Schaumburg of Panda Speech shares honest, real-world advice for school-based SLPs navigating data collection, dismissal decisions, and setting boundaries. A practical and empowering conversation hosted by Lisa Kathman.

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In this candid and empowering episode, school-based SLP and creator of Panda Speech, Amanda Schaumburg, joins Lisa Kathman for an honest look at the realities of balancing therapy, paperwork, and boundaries in the school setting.

Amanda shares real-world strategies for managing over 230 IEPs a year, maintaining a healthy workload, and supporting her team with clarity and purpose. Listeners will walk away with practical ideas for simplifying data collection, making ethical dismissal decisions, and protecting their time without compromising care.

Together, Amanda and Lisa unpack:

Data collection that actually works – streamline your systems to focus on meaningful progress, not perfection.

Dismissal criteria and decision-making – know when and how to transition students confidently.

Setting boundaries in schools – advocate for yourself, protect your time, and prevent burnout.

Polarizing opinions in the field – explore evolving SLP roles and why flexibility matters.

A must-listen for any school-based SLP seeking real talk, reassurance, and actionable strategies to make this work sustainable.

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Guests

Amanda Schaumburg
MS CCC-SLP
Amanda Schaumburg is a speech language pathologist in Texas. She currently owns a private practice that offers contract therapy services and evaluations to public schools. She has spent the bulk of her career in the schools where she has served as the lead SLP, special education software trainer, medicaid billing trainer, and a part of multiple evaluation teams. She continues to provide training to school districts across the U.S on best practices with IEP documentation and case management. Amanda is a children's book author and creator of educational resources through her Publishing Company, Panda Speech Publishing. Her hope is to help busy SLPs build a library of effective and engaging materials.

Learning Objectives

Describe effective case management practices for school-based SLPs, including strategies for managing large caseloads and IEP documentation.
Identify efficient data collection methods that support therapy planning and progress monitoring without creating excessive paperwork.
Evaluate appropriate criteria for student dismissal from speech-language services, especially for older or borderline students.
Apply boundary-setting strategies to maintain a sustainable workload and professional well-being in school settings.

Agenda

15 minutes	Introduction and Amanda’s case management realities
10 minutes	Data Collection Tips
10 minutes	When to Dismiss
15 minutes	Setting boundaries
10 minutes	Advocacy, final thoughts

Disclosures

Financial:	Lisa Kathman is the co-founder of Bright Ideas Media. She volunteered her time for this episode. Amanda has no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial:	Lisa and Amanda have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content:	Lisa has no additional content information to disclose. Amanda discusses some of her resources and published works during the episode.

ASHA

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Real-World Case Management for SLPs: Data, Dismissal & Boundaries: $7.00
From IEP overload to burnout prevention, Amanda Schaumburg of Panda Speech shares honest, real-world advice for school-based SLPs navigating data collection, dismissal decisions, and setting boundaries. A practical and empowering conversation hosted by Lisa Kathman. Includes access to the recorded episode and optional ASHA reporting.

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