Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) within School District#23 are committed to working collaboratively in an education partnership to create a supportive enviroment that fosters successful communcation and learning.

Functioning as an integral part of the School Based Team, the Speech-Language Pathologist may provide the following services:

• Communication assessments
• Adapting and creating materials
• Cooperative planning
• Curriculum planning
• Program planning for specific students
• Small group/individual skill training
• Coaching students in the classroom
• Demonstration of specific strategies in the classroom
• Team lesson presentation
• Workshops for teachers, parents and certified education assistants
• Consultation with parents and communit service providers

Some possible communication skills that may be addressed inclide:

• Understanding and using language
• Vocabulary and concepts
• Grammar and sentence structure
• Listening skills
• Social langauage skills
• Articulation
• Fluent speech
• Appropriate use of voice
• Use of augmentative and alternative communication