Empowering Communication: Enhancing Speech Therapy and Student Success
Help me give my students specialized therapy to enhance students' engagement and motivation during therapy sessions as well as serve as a versatile tool that supports the diverse responsibilities of a school-based SLP using the Microsoft Surface Laptop.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Grande's classroom raised $929
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Hello and thank you for this opportunity! I am a school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP). A laptop is incredibly beneficial and essential for a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a variety of reasons. A reliable laptop serves as a versatile tool that supports the diverse responsibilities of a school-based SLP and its advantages extend to the students being serviced as well. Here's how a laptop can facilitate these aspects of an SLP's work as well as enhance the services that the students receive:
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Therapy Planning and Resource Access: Laptops provide access to a wide range of resources, including therapy materials, educational software, online assessments, and evidence-based practice guidelines. SLPs can use their laptops to plan and customize therapy sessions according to individual student needs, incorporating multimedia and interactive activities to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
2. Professional Development and Research: Laptops enable SLPs to stay updated on the latest research, best practices, and professional development opportunities in the field of speech-language pathology. They can access online journals, webinars, training modules, and forums to enhance their knowledge and skills.
3. Communication and Collaboration: Laptops facilitate communication and collaboration with colleagues, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders involved in the student's education. SLPs can use email, video conferencing, and online platforms to share information, coordinate services, and participate in team meetings and professional development activities. Laptops facilitate communication and collaboration during pupil service meetings and case conferences. SLPs can access schedules, agendas, and relevant documents, take notes, and participate in discussions using digital platforms and communication tools.
4. Individualized Instruction for students: SLPs can tailor instruction and interventions to meet the needs and abilities of each student. They can use multimedia resources, interactive software, and digital tools to deliver engaging and personalized therapy sessions that address students' communication goals.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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