Speech Pathology
Technical Assistance
This program provides coordination and technical assistance for individuals who work with students who have speech-language disorders and their parents at no cost. Requests for assistance should be made through the building principal and the special education director for the local district/SSA. Technical assistance may include:
Current information about best practices and innovative programs
- Evaluation
- Current research
- Service-delivery models
- Certification and licensure
- Rules and regulations
Staff Development
One of the major roles of this program is to provide quality staff development that facilitates service delivery to students who have communication disorders. Another key function is to provide quality training that will enable licensed speech pathologists to remain current in their knowledge and skills as well as obtain the continuing education hours required for annual licensure renewal. While most staff development activities coordinated by this program may be found in the Region 10 Special Education Staff Development On-Line Catalog, additional information may be made available through special flyers, brochures, and SLP supervisor listserv.
Speech Pathologists Association Near Dallas (SPAND)
The regional association, (SPAND), holds monthly meetings at Region 10. These meetings usually occur on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The topics and presenters for these meetings vary. Two Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) continuing education credits are available for attendance at each meeting.
SLP Supervisor/Coordinator Bimonthly Meetings
Individuals who supervise/coordinate speech pathologists in Region 10 districts/SSAs are eligible to attend bimonthly meetings that are coordinated through this program. The topics of these meetings vary and are determined by the participants.
Jyutika Mehta
Education Consultant
972-348-1548
FAX : 972-348-1549
Email: Jyutika.Mehta@region10.org
TENT/TWU Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Degree Program via Distance Learning
A collaborative, statewide program providing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology via distance learning began a fourth cycle in August 2005. All Region 10 special education directors were notified of the continuation of the program in the spring and summer of 2005. Attendance of a four-hour information meeting was required before an applicant could be considered for participation in the graduate program. These statewide meetings were held in September and October of 2005. Applications for Cycle 4 were received by TWU on or before December 15, 2005. Individuals accepted into the program were notified by TWU on or before March 15, 2006. Cycle Four graduate students will graduate in May 2008 with their master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
The TETN/TWU learning venue is designed to allow students to work in the schools as a licensed assistant while completing the requirements for the master's degree. This learning venue is supported in part by a grant from the Texas Education Agency and provides training opportunities for candidates who wish to practice speech-language pathology in the schools of Texas. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to apply for Texas licensure in speech pathology and for ASHA certification. Candidates who do not wish to work in Texas schools are not eligible for admission to this program.
Plans for a fifth cycle have been announced. See program dates found on the TWU Master's Degree Program.
Karyn Kilroy
Education Consultant
972-348-1572
FAX : 972-348-1573
Email: Karyn.Kilroy@region10.org
LINKS
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Speech Pathologists Association Near Dallas (SPAND)
State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology
Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA)