Why Join Special Interest Group 16, School-Based Issues?

ASHA members who work in the schools face a range of challenges. Here’s how joining SIG 16 can help you get the most out of your chosen career. What would you say to encourage other colleagues to join SIG 16? School-based SLPs sometimes feel like no one really understands what they do. Some work in smaller districts, where they are the only SLP on staff. This SIG provides a community that understands what we do, shares information, provides support and ideas, and celebrates the successes others achieve. SIG 16 is a wonderful way to understand our profession from many different points of view. The members are always ready to offer assistance and give their opinions about all issues. How has your involvement in this SIG improved your understanding of and engagement with school-based issues? This SIG has broadened my perspective in our field. The members share the issues affecting school-based personnel in their states and school districts. It’s interesting to learn how our jobs are done in regions of the country other than my own. I’ve learned more about our scope of practice, and about interpretations of our work in varying locations. What is one hot topic discussed by your SIG that you feel the rest of your profession should know about? There are two that affect many members and are repeatedly discussed: eligibility for services and provision of services. Eligibility determinations, the assessments used to make these decisions, and how to carry out a good c...
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