Speech-Language Services
General Information
- Speech-Language Demographics (Word)
- Speech-Language Qualification Requirements (Word)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs in Virginia (Word)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV)
- Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- SLP Assistants (PDF) – The special education staffing requirements (Virginia Special Education Regulations, 8 VAC 20-80-45) do not include a paraprofessional for speech-language caseloads. They are not allowed to practice independently and must be supervised by qualified staff.
- Dysphagia: With advancements in medical technologies improving survival rates and changes in health provision limiting access to medical treatments, more children with swallowing problems are being directed to the public schools for services. Visit American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for more information about serving students with dysphagia in the public schools.
- Phonological Awareness: The Special Education and Student Services has collaborated with the Elementary and Middle Education unit on the phonological awareness component of the Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI).
For Professionals
- Financial Incentive and Tuition Programs for SLPs (PDF)
- Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice (PDF)
- New Student Screening Form and Directions (PDF)
Evaluation Tools
- Revised Severity Rating Scales (SRS)
- Articulation SRS and assessment tools
- Revised Miccio Form
- Language SRS
- Fluency SRS
- Voice SRS
- Teacher and Parent Checklists
- Voice Referral Form
- Dysphagia Referral Form
Overview of the Virginia Articulation Severity Rating Scale (SRS)
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