Presented by Mary Tesh

In this two-hour presentation, Mary Tesh, M.A., CCC-SLP, provides school-based speech-language pathologists with a practical framework for supporting children who stutter in educational settings. Participants will explore the benefits and challenges of various service-delivery models—including mixed therapy groups, consultative approaches, and RTI/MTSS—and learn how to select the most appropriate model for differing student needs. The course offers clear guidance on collecting meaningful assessment data tailored to school-based stuttering evaluation, as well as approaches for writing effective, functional IEP goals for students who stutter. Participants will examine a range of therapeutic components and activities, analyzing their respective strengths and limitations in everyday school practice. In addition, the course highlights effective methods for engaging parents, caregivers, teachers, and other school professionals as collaborative partners in supporting student progress.

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion, participants will be able to: 

1. State pros and cons of serving students in school service delivery models that can invite controversy such as mixed groups, consultative services, RTI/MTSS 
2. Detail how to gather assessment data needed for school-based stuttering services 
3. Describe effective ways to write goals for school stuttering services 
4. Expound on pros and cons of various therapy components and activities 
5. Explain effective ways to involve parents, caregivers, teachers, and other school staff in children’s school speech services for stuttering 

6. Apply elements of case study scenarios in work with children who stutter

    

   

Disclosures

Non-financial: None

Financial: Mary Tesh received an honorarium for this presentation from the Stuttering Foundation.

Satisfactory Completion

Course takers must earn a passing score on a multiple-choice test in order to achieve satisfactory completion.