Speech & Language Pathologist

Speech Therapy, Technical Assistance, and Staff Development

General Information

Speech-language pathologist public schools serve students with speech and/or language impairments. A speech or language impairment is defined as “a communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance” (C.F.R. §300.8.). Speech and language disorders can also result from a variety of other impairments, including cerebral palsy, cleft palate, hearing loss, autism, learning disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.

Becoming a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Therapist

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/slpa/slpa.htm

Becoming a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) | SLPA Job Description

http://www4.esc13.net/speechlang/joining-the-field/tsha-slp-assistant-guide/

https://www.txsha.org/

https://www.asha.org/students/speech-language-pathologists/#:~:text=About%20Speech%2DLanguage%20Pathology,and%20feelings%20(expressive%20language).

Texas Woman's University (TWU) SLP Master's Degree | Communication Sciences Graduate Program Distance Learning

To address the shortage of master's level SLPs in Texas schools, a partnership was formed with state ESCs, TWU, TEA, and local educational entities to provide a master's degree program for both in-field and out-of-field students. The program, fully accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), utilizes videoconferencing, web-based instruction, and clinical experiences on school campuses, hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, rehabilitation centers and special summer camps. Successful program completion prepares graduates to apply for Texas licensure in speech pathology and ASHA certification. 

 Learn more at TWU Communication Sciences and our TWU SLP information page.

t requires hard work, long hours, and lots of patience to do what we do, but seeing a child succeed is so worth it. That's why pursuing high-level learning opportunities is important to become more effective, efficient, and successful as an SLP.

We hope you will participate in as many webinars as possible.  All webinars are developed by collaborating with all 20 ESCs and delivered to your computer.  The more effective and efficient you are, the more children you will be able to help.  

• Individuals interested in pursuing their master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
  • The SLP Master’s Degree Distance Venue is a graduate program for students working on obtaining their master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Students apply. We have different cycles. We are currently in Cycle 12. 
  • NOW OPENED!
•  Below is the Region 10 webpage for the SLP Distance Venue.

https://www.region10.org/programs/speech-language-pathology-masters-degree-program/overview/

•   Below is the TWU webpage for the Distance Venue.

https://twu.edu/communication-sciences-oral-health/communication-sciences-coms/coms-programs/ms-in-speech-language-pathology/distance-education-slp-degree--admission-details/

Parent Resources

https://parentcompanion.org/ 

https://framework.esc18.net 

https://www.stutteringhelp.org/ 

https://firstwordsproject.com/ 

http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/childsandl/

https://slbmidland.com/speech-pathology-and-therapy/

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/speechlanguage/

https://www.spedtex.org/families

Professional Resources | TSHA Speech Impairment Eligibility Guidelines

Includes Training Links, Manuals, Handouts, and Online Ethics Course

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Resources

https://www.asha.org/

https://www.asha.org/slp/schools/

https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/

General SLP Resources

https://www.bridgingapps.org

https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ 

https://praacticalaac.org/strategy/literacy-for-everyone-through-adapted-books/

https://dibels.uoregon.edu/ 

https://thelisteningroom.com/

https://www.aacscotland.org.uk/home/

Legal Resources for SLPs

https://framework.esc18.net 

SLP Webinar Series

  2024-2025 ESC SLP Webinar Series

• All participants register for the 2024 webinars via Region 18 ESC (dates/links below). 
  • You may have to set up a Region 18 ESC workshop account if you do not already have one.
  • The webinars will be virtual; potential applicants will not attend on-site at the Education Service Centers.  
  • Webinars 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (CST)
• All SLPs within the Region 18 service area must register through Region 18 Professional Development. Link to Region 18 Professional Development: https://www.escweb.net/tx_r18/default.aspx