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Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive- communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The Speech-language pathologist holds a valid Nevada license issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction with an endorsement for Speech and Language Impairments.
The Nevada Educator Performance Framework for Speech-Language Pathologists consists of 4 Professional Practices Standards:
Standard 1: SLP demonstrates knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology and related subject areas (e.g., literacy) and implements services in an ethical manner.
Indicator 1: SLP demonstrates competence in oral and written communication skills.
Indicator 2: SLP collaborates with family members, classroom teachers, and other professionals to serve the needs of students in both general and special education.
Indicator 3: SLP manages caseload/ and workload to promote effective service delivery and school team support.
Indicator 4: SLP demonstrates compliance with federal, state, district, and site initiatives.
Indicator 5: SLP earns continuing education or professional development units sufficient to meet ASHA and/or state certification and licensing requirements.
Standard 2: SLP demonstrates the ability to conduct evaluations for students who may be experiencing a variety of communication disorders.
Indicator 1: SLP uses formal and informal assessment tools and SLP expertise related to a suspected disability, age level, and cultural/linguistic background.
Indicator 2: SLP analyzes and interprets test results to make appropriate recommendations based on SLP expertise.
Indicator 3: SLP creates, in collaboration with team members, schedules that reflect assessments to be conducted and completed at designated times in accordance with federal, state, and/or district regulations/mandates.
Standard 3: SLP, in partnership with the team, determines eligibility and recommends services that are compliant with state and federal regulations for students with IEPs.
Indicator 1: SLP prepares adequately for MDT and IEP meetings; reviews all records; and solicits input from parents, teachers, and students. SLP maintains adherence to IDEA, FERPA, HIPAA, and local, state, and federal regulations/mandates.
Indicator 2: SLP writes measurable goals and benchmarks that are achievable within a year and relate to the student’s present levels of performance and the curriculum.
Indicator 3: SLP documents therapy sessions within the district identified timeline and adheres to all district, state, and federal documentation and compliance guidelines.
Indicator 4: SLP engages in data-based decision-making for managing and providing services/support.
Standard 4: SLP provides culturally and educationally appropriate services and/or specifically designed instruction that are effective, engage students, and reflect evidence-based practices.
Indicator 1: SLP demonstrates consistent behavior management skills that foster positive interactions with and between students.
Indicator 2: SLP develops and implements appropriate therapy plans for students by providing each student with an opportunity for an optimal number of responses while providing accurate and specific feedback to students.
Indicator 3: SLP implements activities that promote progress on students' specific IEP goals using a variety of instructional materials and strategies. SLP implements varied service-delivery models based on individual student skills and needs.
Indicator 4: SLP ensures each student understands the purpose of therapy/activity and can demonstrate understanding by various means.
Indicator 5: SLP changes the activities, feedback, or direction of the session when a student is not understanding or is not able to demonstrate success with the session goal. SLP collects formal and/or informal therapy data directly related to students' goals and benchmarks.
The Nevada Educator Performance Framework for Speech-Language Pathologists provides educators with mandatory and confirmatory evidence sources, descriptions /notes for additional guidance, and performance level descriptors for each Standard and Indicator. The NEPF rubric also specifies how each Standard and Indicator aligns with national standards; however, a National Standards Rubric is also provided in this module for reference.
Please visit NDE's website to see tools specific to Speech Language-Pathologists.
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