Unlocking Opportunities: A Beginner's Guide to School Contracting

Join us for this informative presentation tailored for Speech-Language Pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists ready to explore the world of school contracting! In this session, you'll learn exactly what school contracting is, pros and cons to serving schools, and learn how to find and secure school contracts. Whether you're new to the field or looking to expand your career, this course will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to thrive as a school contractor.

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Are you a SLP, OT, or PT looking to expand your career into the world of school contracting? This presentation is designed specifically for you! Join us for an engaging and informative session where you'll discover the essential steps to successfully starting and navigating the contracting process with school districts. Whether you're just starting out or considering expanding an existing business, this presentation will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to determine if you'd like to pursue school contracting.

Presenters

Elise Mitchell
M.S. CCC-SLP
Elise Mitchell, M.S. CCC-SLP graduated from Missouri State University in 2013 and quickly entered the world of schools by working for virtual staffing companies for six years an SLP, school sales person, and as a manager. After years of working with virtual services and provider management, Elise stepped away from the school staffing industry as she found herself suffering from burnout and low job satisfaction. However, shortly after stepping away, an opportunity to directly contract with a school fell into her lap, and Elise discovered that she loved working WITH schools but not FOR them (or anyone else). In 2019, Elise founded The Therapist Support Network with the goal of providing school SLP, OT, and PT contractors with materials, community, and support. She’s the creator of “The School Contractor Packet”, “School Contractor Training”, and "The School Staffing Training and Packet", resources created to simplify the process of contracting for individual contractors and new staffing businesses.When she's not contracting or coaching, Elise is spending time with her family on their little farm in Missouri!

Learning Objectives

Define School Contracting: Clearly explain what school contracting is and how it differs from traditional therapy settings.
Evaluate the Pros and Cons: Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using the school contracting model to deliver speech-language services.
Identify Contract Opportunities: Demonstrate strategies for finding and securing school contracts within their local area.
Plan for Career Growth: Create an action plan for next steps as a school contractor hopeful!

Agenda

5 minutes	Welcome and Introduction
15 minutes	Defining School Contracting
10 minutes	Evaluating the Pros and Cons
15 minutes	The School Life Cycle
15 minutes	Identifying Contract Opportunities

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Elise Mitchell is the owner of The Therapist Support Network. Elise is receiving compensation for this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Elise Mitchell has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Elise Mitchell has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

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