2148V - Providing Services in the Classroom: Barriers, Benefits, and Strategies for Success

In recent years, SLPs working in the public schools have been encouraged to provide their services within the classroom setting, often with inadequate training, support, or resources. In this presentation, we will discuss the benefits and barriers to implementing services within both general education and special education classrooms. The presenters are two SLPs and an Educational Specialist who will provide experienced perspectives about push-in therapy from two different viewpoints. The presenters will discuss navigating professional relationships and roles, measuring IEP goals in the classroom, differentiating core curriculum, and providing and modeling accommodations. Participants will leave with resources to be able to step into general education and special education classrooms on their campus and confidently support the students on their caseload.