Speech-Language Pathologist La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools
Financial Disclosures: Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation Nonfinancial Disclosures: Coordinating Committee Member of ASHA SIG 16; appointed member of ASHA School Finance Committee
Description:
This session explores workload and identifies ways to educate SLPs and their employers on the topic to improve recruitment and retention in our field as well as SLPs’ mental health and productivity, all of which translates to better services for students.
Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
Explain the difference between caseload and workload to your employer, supervisor, and/or colleagues, and demonstrate the full extent of your responsibilities
Describe how a workload approach can help prevent burnout, and identify achievable prevention strategies
Explain the importance of using consensus when advocating for a workload approach and systemic change
