Follow this simple tutorial to convert Google Forms responses into Google docs templates for quick and magically easy report writing!
Tackling paperwork in the schools can be super frustrating for educators. Here are my top paperwork tips for SLPs that make it manageable!
Do you LOVE writing IEPs? I didn't think so. Read all about a tool that can cut SLP paperwork time in HALF: a text expander! I promise you'll love it!
When you automate parts of your job, you are freeing yourself to focus on what's most important. Learn how to develop good work habits!
Feel like you’re drowning in IEPs? This post includes six time-saving hacks that will help you zoom through your paperwork. These tips are perfect for the busy SLP who needs to maximize time in speech therapy instruction.
Follow this simple tutorial to convert Google Forms responses into Google docs templates for quick and magically easy report writing!
Feeling overwhelmed? Join this SLP for 5 quick tips to survive IEP season and banish paperwork overload! You've got the tools to handle this tough time!
Do you LOVE writing IEPs? I didn't think so. Read all about a tool that can cut SLP paperwork time in HALF: a text expander! I promise you'll love it!
Streamline your data collection! This data form utilizes the SOAP notes format and includes sections for attendance information, IEP goal, activity, subjective and objective data, assessment (with therapeutic cues and levels) and plan. It makes going back and billing at the end of the day or week a ...
When I was just starting out, I wish there was a cheat sheet to amazing resources. This is how I would spend $100 on TPT.
Due to the nature of our population, my team spends a fair amount of time problem-solving and modifying challenging behaviors. Lately, we've been working on conducting some functional behavior analyses to gather more information regarding the factors that motivate and maintain some of our current, complex behaviors. I use this data form (adapted from Writing Behavioral Intervention Plans (p. 55-62), by Laura Riffel, 2005.) to collect details regarding the ABCs of a behavior: antecedent, behavior, and consequence. To determine severity and schedule systems of positive reinforcement, we are currently using this chart to document behavior frequency and create DRO (differential reinforcement of other behaviors; I highly recommend the online training module on Differential Reinforcement here for more detailed information) schedules, when appropriate. The schedule that I am currently using this for employs five-minute time increments, but I adjust the form to work at other frequencies. I change each of these documents to create a version that suits the needs of a specific client or behavior. I also edit them to be used in tracking ABC data across other environments such as home or daycare. How do you measure and analyze challenging behavior? Other resources that I find helpful can be found here and on the Project STAY site here.
During my first few segments in the 'SLP 101' series, I've mentioned 'Working Folders'. I thought I'd explain what that means to me! I actually have 3 different systems this year because I'm in 3
Every year when I go shopping right after Christmas, it's always the same thing....stores like Walmart and Target pack the shelves with organizational totes and containers. I thought it was just ME, but apparently it's
Need simple steps to organize your school SLP planner? Trying to find a better way to keep track of everything, without losing your sanity? Today I'm sharing my favorite SLP planner organization tips. Hint: it won't take you long to do, but you'll end up loving this new system. How to Organize Your School SLP
As a school-based SLP, I did A LOT of paperwork and it didn't take long for me to figure out how important organization systems were in my daily way of work. I had a huge caseload of students, but keeping systems for paperwork really saved my sanity. And, let me just tell you, I am not an organized person by nature, so these tips are ones that ANY SLP can use!
Even SLPs need to work smarter and not harder, so check out this tech edition of tools for SLPs that shares nine of my favorite tools to help me work!
SLP’s working in the school setting can easily be spread thin. If an SLP isn’t monitoring what he/she is committing to or looking at their current work load situation, things can go from manageable to chaotic in a blink of an eye. We must say no at work when we can’t do something! I compiled […]
One of the things that we all focus on when heading back to school is the logistics. With a mountain of to-dos, what do we tackle first?
This is an open letter to a teacher Whose Student Did Not Qualify for Speech
This semester I’m trying to revamp how I take and keep data! To do this, I searched and searched through Teachers Pay Teachers for data sheets by other SLPs! Always great when you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I found tons and tons of great, FREE data sheets and thought I’d share my collection […]
A speech report example can make your paperwork duties so much simpler, trust me! Keep reading for all of my...
I often find myself taking data within the classroom setting for social skills, classroom skills, and executive functioning skills such as: --on-task/attending --interrupting/blurting --asking for help --following teacher directions accurately --following multiple-step directions --effectively organizing --prioritizing --getting right to work after a direction has been given --volunteering answers --initiating conversations and interactions appropriately -- conversational turns I also collect classroom data for stuttering and articulation for those students who have very high skills and are needing to generalize to other settings (e.g., classroom, lunchroom, recess, center time, specials classes). I have the opportunity to co-teach a small life-skills focused English class at the high school level. I do several 15-minute 'walk throughs' in second and third grade. I co-teach small group 3rd grade writing/reading with the resource teacher. For each of these settings I have found Push In notes pages helpful and effective. I find it most effective to have a clipboard with 1 page per student with a classroom behavior. This way, data collection is as simple as grabbing my clipboard and walking into a classroom. You can download these pages free at my TpT store HERE
Summer vacation is near so I've been trying to keep the fun rolling although I'm slowing getting buried under a pile of paperwork. Camping and campfire themes are one of my favorite! I made a brand
Updated 10/2014: STOP the presses!!! I just made all of this into an awesome "all in one tool"! Not only does it assess social language skills, but you can type into the assessment as you go and have it write up the report for you! Get more info about it here!! My
From discussions with my SLP friends and what I have read on several other blogs, we are all always trying to refine our data collection. I know for myself, I love to see what other people are doing...so of course I thought I would share my own system, which continues to be changed a little every year. I am a fan of paper and pen...I know with the explosion of iPads in therapy, a lot of therapists are using digital data collection. I happen to think this is fabulous; however, I do not currently use it. What am I waiting for? Someone to buy me an iPad :)
It’s August. Everyone is gearing up for back to school and trying to get organized. It’s so hard sometimes to find a decent way to keep your paperwork easily accessible. Usually, I end up with random piles all over my desk. Well, I think this planner is sure to help out a little! I know […]
This year will be my fifth year as an SLP. I would like to say at this time that I have data tracking mastered. However, I can't seem to find "something" that works consistently. I am not sure that "
Learn how to take advantage of Google Sheets for SLPs! It's time to change to digital caseload management, data collection, and more!
Although I really don't want to think about progress reports for a few more months, I was completely inspired by this list of Report Card comments. I typically write a few sentences of objective data ("Johnny is producing /s, z/ in initial position with 75% accuracy and medial position with 50% accuracy), and then I
It's Tuesday and the last of you are likely heading back to work today! Don't worry, some of us have been working for an entire month now! I'm continuing the SLP 101 series this week.
Speech therapy documentation can be tedious and time-consuming; however, it doesn't have to be! I can help you here.
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A speech report example can make your paperwork duties so much simpler, trust me! Keep reading for all of my...
Don't get me wrong, working as a school-based SLP is very rewarding. I love my school. We have a terrific principal, and we have a warm friendly staff who can
A KWL chart is a great way for students to learn more about a topic. Choose from 14 KWL chart templates for visual and engaging lessons.
In the time of ever increasing caseloads, time pressures and a focus on percentile scores the more informal assessments can sometimes be pushed aside. I'm here to encourage you to continue (or start) to do
Data: our careers revolve around it. Here's what you should know about the top three data collection options for speech therapy.
Today, I'd like to share with you how I take plan out my therapy week and record data during sessions. I'm not one that has elaborate lesson plans - what is important to me is to
Today, I'd like to share with you how I take plan out my therapy week and record data during sessions. I'm not one that has elaborate lesson plans - what is important to me is to
