Why Functional SLP Goal-Writing Best Serves Your Students
When I’m writing Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) goals for the students I serve, the main question I ask myself is, “How can I write the most functional goal?” But,…
How Science Experiments Help SLPs Get Students Talking!
Want to engage your speech therapy students at a whole new level? Slide some science experiments into your session plan! When Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) use experiments, they can make…
What SLPs Need More Than Teaching Certificates: Good Ties to Teachers!
Every so often, a new Speech/Language Pathologist asks, “Why do SLPs need a teaching certificate to work in a school?” Not every state makes this demand. Not even every state…
Setting Up Clinical Fellows in Speech Pathology Jobs for Success
When I was a young, wide-eyed Clinical Fellow (CF) a million years ago, my mentor was a prehistoric Tyrannosaurus jerk! Every night I went home with less enthusiasm, feeling like…
Top Five Tips for Passing Your SLP Board Exam
Congratulations! You’ve finished your graduate coursework in Speech-Language Pathology. Now for the next step on your road toward certification: the SLP board exam! The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) requires…
What Should You Do with a Difficult CFY Mentor?
Stuck with a Bad Supervisor? You Can Still Make Your CFY Great! By definition, mentorship is “the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or…
Five Tips to Consider When Using School Translation Services
Your School Should Have Access to Language Services. Here’s Why. PTS, Inc. is committed to providing top quality services to school districts, students, families, and professionals in the school system.…
What Keeps Me Inspired
To wrap up Better Speech and Hearing Month, one of our Clinical Directors, Maria Unger, MA, CCC/SLP, talks about what keeps her inspired as a Speech Language Pathologist. What…
Speech Therapy & Science Experiments
Kelly McLendon, M.S., CCC-SLP, a lead SLP in one of our districts reminds us that not all sessions need to be about data, some can be fun while still targeting…
Everyone Can Give Back
PTS OT, Jodi, talks about her idea to implement interventions that benefit others, including our furry friends! Everyone Can Give Back I’ve found that many students genuinely seem engaged and…