School of Speech

The episode connects emerging research with clinical practice, offering SLPs and audiologists a deeper understanding of the factors that shape development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing and how this knowledge can inform more individualized, evidence-based support. Guests: Ryan McCreery, PhD, Beth Walker, PhD, CCC-A/SLP & Beth Heinrichs-Graham, PhD Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this epis...

Supporting feeding and swallowing in schools requires more than identifying what a student needs. Full Episode Title: From Recommendations to Reality: Feeding and Swallowing Support Guest: Elisa Thurman, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Carolyn and Elisa explore common challenges that arise when feeding and swallowing recommendations are carr...

Choosing the right language assessment tools takes more than reaching for a familiar test. Guest: Michelle Ivey, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Using the RIOT framework—review, interview, observe, and test—as a guide, Carolyn and Michelle look at how information from multiple sources can inform the assessment process. They discuss thoughtf...

Learn about common barriers and misconceptions surrounding language comprehension curricula, considerations for choosing and implementing a curriculum, and ways to collaborate with educators. Guest: Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Hannah Hudson,...

What does it really mean for a speech sound disorder to have an adverse educational impact? Guest: Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Together, they discuss the role of adverse educational impact in determining eligibility for school-based speech-language services, the differences between medical and educational service delivery mod...

From creating supportive therapy environments to partnering with educators and families, the conversation highlights ways to help students build confidence, strengthen participation, and develop the communication skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Guests: Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP, Philip Combiths, PhD, CCC-SLP & Beth Walker, PhD, CCC-A/SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for...

Whether you're curious about the science behind music-based interventions or looking to build stronger interdisciplinary partnerships, this episode offers a practical introduction to music therapy Full Episode Title: More Than Music: What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy Guest: Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Musi...

Whether you're part of a feeding team or looking to strengthen collaboration with colleagues, you'll leave this episode with practical, evidence-informed ideas you can put to work in your own school. Full Episode Title: More Than Lunch: How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes Guests: Maragryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE & Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode...

Whether you're new to school-based practice or a seasoned clinician, you'll leave with realistic, time-saving strategies you can use to make evidence-based practice a sustainable part of your everyday workflow. Full Episode Title: From Research to Real Life: Making Evidence-Based Practice Work in Schools Guests: Gabriella Reynolds, PhD, CCC-SLP & Dr. Ellie Cooper PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS CERT. AVT E...

*****Originally Aired: June 3, 2026***** Guests: Amy Culligan, MA, CCC-SLP & Laura Gottlieb, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Full Title: Envision Optimizing Assessment and Dismissal for Students in Public Schools The episode takes an in-depth look at the three prongs of eligibility, including documenting educational impact and determinin...

*****Originally Aired: October 21, 2025***** Guest: Sherry Sancibrian, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, FASHA Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Full Episode Title: Myths, Memes, and EBP: Providing Effective Intervention In this episode of School of Speech, they unpack the common myths, memes, and misconceptions that can influence clinical decisions and discuss how to...

Listeners will gain insight into the growing demand for corporate speech therapy services, learn how foundational clinical skills transfer to workplace environments, and explore practical considerations for building a side career while maintaining a school-based position. Guest: Adrienne Singletary, MS, SLP, PESL Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Adrienne...

This episode offers school-based SLPs practical insight into supporting both language and literacy within written language intervention. Guest: Lynne Telesca, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of School of Speech, Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Lynne Telesca, PhD, CCC-SLP, to discuss how a metalinguistic approach to...

Listeners will gain research-informed strategies for making confident, student-centered decisions while strengthening collaboration with educational teams and families. Guests: Amy Culligan, MA, CCC-SLP & Laura Gottlieb, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube The episode takes an in-depth look at the three prongs of eligibility, including docum...

What counts as a “speech error,” and who gets to decide? Guests: Dr. Philip Combiths, PhD, CCC-SLP; Dr. Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP; Dr. Rick Arenas, PhD; Dr. Carlos Irizarry Pérez, PhD, CCC-SLP; Jessica Nico, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ASD-CS & Matt Phillips, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube The guests share what led them to question traditiona...

When is it appropriate to continue services, and when is it time to dismiss? Guest: Julia Yi, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of School of Speech: Continue or Dismiss: Making Confident Caseload Decisions, Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Julia Yi, PhD, CCC-SLP, to tackle one of the most complex questions school-based...

Through a practical, school-based lens, this discussion helps you connect the DLD framework to real-world clinical practice so you can better identify needs, set meaningful goals, and support students as those demands grow more complex. Guest: Wendy Morgan MS, CCC-SLP & Diane Ogiela PHD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of Sch...

You will come away with a clearer understanding of how to identify DLD, advocate for appropriate supports, and integrate this framework into your clinical decision-making to better serve students in your care. Guests: Wendy Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP & Diane Ogiela, PHD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD, affec...

If you're feeling stretched thin by a growing caseload, this episode offers a clearer framework for understanding workload and practical ideas you can start using right away. Guests: Janine Benner, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASDCS & Abbie Keibler, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube From Caseload to Workload: Rethinking Service Delivery in Schools...

You’ll gain insight into the leadership mindset and practical strategies that help shift clinicians from feeling reactive to practicing with greater purpose and influence, while better supporting the students they serve. Guest: Barbara Moore, EDD, CCC-SLP, BCS-SL Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS...

Spend less time managing data and more time focusing on therapy with systematic tweaks and digital tools. Guest: Michele Rothstein MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Michele Rothstein, MA, CCC-SLP, on this episode of School of Speech to unpack how school-based SLPs can simplify data collection and I...

Move beyond "80% accuracy"—write therapy goals that show what kids can actually do with their words in everyday life. Guest: Rebecca Moore, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube The phrase "beyond 80% accuracy" is one that many clinicians recognize and rely on when writing therapy goals. It is familiar, measurable, and widely accepted. But percent...

Guests: Tim DeLuca, PHD, CCC-SLP/Nerissa Hall PHD, CCC-SLP/Julia Serra MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/research-practice-partnerships In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Tim DeLuca, PhD, CCC-SLP; Nerissa Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-AAC; and Julia Serra, MS, CCC-SLP for a timely co...

Guest: Jacqueline Brown, ED.D., CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/leveraging-supervision In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Jacqueline Brown, EdD, CCC-SLP, for a practical conversation about how special education law shapes speech-language pathology services in school settings and...

Guest: Alisha B. Gandhi, MA, MS, CCC-SLP/TSSLD-BE Earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/vocabulary-translanguaging-strategies Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in supporting vocabulary development for multilingual learners, and that work goes far beyond teaching isolated words. In this School of Speech episode, host Caro...