Speech/OT/PT for Districts

This page contains information for school-based speech language pathologists.* If you have questions regarding this information or need further assistance, you may contact Teresa Laney at tlaney@mdek12.org. 

• School-Based SLP Resources for Physical and Virtual Reopening
• Integrating Teletherapy e-book
• Therapy and Small Group Considerations
• FERPA and Virtual Learning Resources
• Sample FERPA release form
• How to Recruit, Support and Retain SLPs
• Information on Speech Pathology Degrees
• Nate Rogers Speech-Language Therapy Scholarship

Speech-Language Information

• Handbook for Speech-Language Pathologists in Mississippi Schools 
• Speech-Language Pathologists Handbook Appendix Forward 
• Speech-Language Professional Growth System
• Speech Therapy Resources (Judith Kuster)
• Speech Disorder Research Guide
• SLP Community of Practice 1.11.22 – Eligibility and Dismissal
• SLP Community of Practice 2.8.22 - Remediation of /r/
• SLP Community of Practice 3.8.22 - SLP Professional Growth Rubric
• SLP Community of Practice 4.12.22 - Year-Round IEPs
• SLP Community of Practice 5.11.22 - Licensure Application and Renewal
• SLP Licensure Renewal Resource Document

*The resources contained on this website contain materials and tools that may be used to provide additional resources to parents or students. This information is only intended to be a general summary of information provided to the public. The Mississippi Department of Education does not endorse or promote any commercial products or services. The views and opinion of authors expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the MDE, and they may not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. Please make sure that you choose the tool(s), resource(s) or material(s) that are developmentally appropriate and best fit the needs of your students, school, or district. For resources that contain reading passages or other materials, please note: while appropriate within the context of the unit or lesson, books, articles, and reading passages may contain language and content that will require additional review to ensure the selection is suitable for your students and instructional goals.