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| to supervise an SLPP, and SLP must hold what? |
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| a current valid license from IDFPR as well as an active certificate endorsed for speech pathology from the ISBE |
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| a level of approval from ISBE for that position for the year -- a SLP MUST request to see this approval |
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| can every district hire a SLPP? |
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| NO - only districts that prove that they have exhausted their efforts to hire a SLP can hire a SLPP |
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| can we hire an SLPP through a contract agency? |
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| NO - contractual employees are not eligible for the letter of approval from ISBe - only someone who holds the ISBE letter of approval is actually an SLPP and exempt from the licensure requirement in our practice act |
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| NO - however, SLPs can bill medicaid for services provided by an SLPP -- "Medicaid provider requirements for receiving reimbursement of speech and language activities state that with approval from ISBE, the paraprofessional may provide services under the supervision of a certified SLP (services include screening and direct therapy only) |
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| how many SLPPs can an SLP supervise? |
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| direct supervision is required what percent of the week? indirect supervision? |
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| can the SLPP serve students if the SLP is out sick? |
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| NO - you don't have to be in the same room as the SLPP at all times, but you have to be available -- "At no time may a paraprofessional provide direct services when a supervisor cannot be reached by personal contact, phone, pager or some other immediate means |
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| what documentation should the SLP keep? (4) |
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| agreement between the SLPP and SLP on recording of target behavior, accuracy in implementation of screening and treatment procedures, accuracy in recording data, and ability to interact effectively with the students |
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| can the SLPP conduct screenings? |
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| yes - following specified screening protocols developed by the supervisor |
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| can the SLPP provide speech-language services to students? |
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| yes - after following the treatment plan set out by the SLP |
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| can the SLPP document student performance and progress? |
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| yes - they have to report this to their supervisor |
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| can the SLPP assist with documentation, material preparation, and other duties? |
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| yes - as directed by the supervisor |
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| can the SLPP schedule activities and do performing checks of equipment? |
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| can the SLPP act as an interpreter for non-english speaking students and their family members when competent to do so? |
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| can the SLPP administer or interpret tests/evaluations? |
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| can the SLPP participate in consultations without the presence of the SLP? |
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| can the SLPP develop, write, or modify IEPs? |
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| can the SLPP work with students without following the IEP plans prepared by the SLP? |
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| can the SLPP sign any document? |
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| not without a co-signature of the supervisor |
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| can the SLPP make referrals to other professionals? |
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| can the SLPP represent himself or herself as a SLP? |
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| can the SLPP carry her own caseload? |
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| yes - BUT, she can only serve students who the SLP says she can serve. However, she can't be assigned a building of her own unless all the kids in the building were mild enough that you would decide that the SLPP could see them |
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| how does supervising an SLPP impact an SLP's caseload? |
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| for each SLPP you supervise, you caseload maximum is reduced by 15% |
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| is the SLPP required to attend continuing professional development? |
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yes - continuing education is required for individuals who were approved as SLPPs during the prior school year.
1. 3 semester hour course in an area related to comm. dis.
2. 3 semester hour couse that is required for the completion of a master's degree in comm. dis
3. a minimum of 10 clock hours of in-service training in an area related to communication disorders
4. a minimum of two state or national conference in communication disorders |
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