SLPA definition
Examples of SLPA in a sentence
When an individual SLP reaches a caseload of 56 students (or 41 for preschool caseload), a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will be assigned to that caseload to provide for additional support.
Twelve (12) hours of SLPA time per day shall be allocated to SLP’s for assistance.
Additional support can include SLPA (Speech Language Pathology Assistant), time, clerical support, a Speech and Language Pathologist substitute to provide assistance, or other means of support agreed upon by the SSSP Director, with input from the affected Speech Pathologist.
The SLP’s and Special Education Administrator will work together to determine the best placement of SLPA time.
As a result of the use of SLPA’s the caseload average of SLP’s will increase proportionately to the reduced number of SLP’s (i.e. the SLP average caseload of fifty [50] would be dispersed among the remaining SLPs for each 1.5 SLPA hired).
A Licensed Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPA) licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, working under the direction of a licensed SLP.
If any or all of the items listed in this area are not met, your internship will be terminated, and you will not be able to re-apply for the SLPA program at ATCC.
Assistant Staff (▇▇▇▇, SLPA, PTA) to support the certificated therapist.
If a full time Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is provided, the maximum case load shall not exceed sixty (60); if a half time SPLA is provided, the maximum case load shall not exceed fifty-three (53).
SLPA allocation- Adjustments to SLPA time based on monthly caseload counts will be made by the 15th calendar day of each month.