Telepractice 101: Making Virtual Therapy Work in Real Life

Learn how to successfully deliver speech and language services virtually in a school setting. This course covers legal and ethical considerations, engagement strategies, data collection, and relationship-building techniques to help speech-language pathologists provide effective and compliant telepractice. This course is perfect for those new to or refining their online therapy approach.

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This course equips school-based speech-language pathologists with practical tools to deliver effective therapy through telepractice. Topics include ethical and legal guidelines, building rapport online, engaging students virtually, and collecting meaningful data. Learn how to confidently transition your skills to an effective and engaging digital environment!

This course also includes a free Teletherapy Data Template Bundle—a set of printable, editable tools designed to help SLPs document sessions efficiently, monitor goal progress, and stay focused on what matters most: delivering effective, student-centered therapy.

Presenters

Kayla Redden
M.S., CCC-SLP
Kayla Redden, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist based in Kentucky and a graduate of Murray State University. She has 11 years of experience in school-based settings, including two years via telepractice, working with students of all ages. She runs Kayla SLP, a website and blog for SLPs, and creates resources on Teachers Pay Teachers to support effective, engaging therapy.

Learning Objectives

Describe the legal and ethical requirements for delivering speech-language services via telepractice in a school setting.
Identify effective strategies for engaging students and building rapport during virtual speech therapy sessions.
Demonstrate methods for collecting and documenting data in compliance with state and federal standards.

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction and Overview of Telepractice in School Settings
10 minutes	Legal and Ethical Considerations for Telepractice
15 minutes	Strategies for Student Engagement and Rapport Building
15 minutes	Data Collection and Documentation Methods
10 minutes	Troubleshooting and Real-World Challenges
5 minutes	Q&A and Closing Reflection

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Kayla (she/her) is the owner of Kayla SLP, which includes a website, blog, and a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store from which she receives income from the sale of digital speech-language pathology resources. She is employed as a teletherapist and receives a salary for her position. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Kayla also has affiliate or partnership relationships with Baamboozle, Boom Learning, EdPuzzle, ABCYa, SpeechPathology.com, Amazon, Little Bee Speech, SLP Now, and SLP Toolkit, from which she may receive commissions or compensation.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Kayla (she/her) is the creator of free speech-language pathology content shared via her blog, TPT, and social media platforms under the name Kayla SLP. She has previously served in multiple volunteer roles within the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA), including Secretary, School-Based Track Convention Committee, and Convention Co-Chair. She also serves as an administrator for the Kentucky School-Based SLPs Facebook group.
Content Disclosures:	Kayla has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Telepractice 101: Making Virtual Therapy Work in Real Life: $29.00
This course equips school-based SLPs with practical tools to deliver effective telepractice services. Covering legal and ethical guidelines, engagement strategies, relationship-building, and data collection, it’s ideal for those new to or refining virtual therapy. Learn to confidently transition your skills to a compliant, engaging online environment. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Enhancing Student Engagement in Speech Therapy with Artificial Intelligence - Early Bird

$24.00

Register now and get 20% off with early bird pricing! This course shows SLPs how to integrate artificial intelligence to support writing, comprehension, social communication, and time management—while keeping sessions fun and functional. Learn to create effective prompts and guide students in using AI responsibly. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.