SLP 450: SLP Services in Schools

Students will understand the continuum of speech and language services in public schools in New York State, as well as the categories of disabilities, the variation between and across disability classifications, and the impact of the disability on classroom performance. Students will understand the process of pre-referral and referral to the Committee on Special Education, and the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans to frame individualized instruction. Students will understand service delivery options, grouping of students in special education, and clinical decision-making based on evidence-based practice and strong ethical values.