Eligibility
The specific eligibility criteria for speech and language under state law is found at PI 11.36 (5) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has developed a technical assistance guide to assist IEP teams in evaluating children to determine if they have speech and language impairment and need for special education due to the impairment.
- S/L Assessment and Decision Making Technical Assistance Guide
- Linguistically Culturally Diverse: Spanish Speaking (Speech and Language Technical Assistance Guide)
- S/L Eligibility Criteria PowerPoint Presentation
- Eligibility Criteria Checklist - Word Fillable - Spanish Fillable
Training
PST Meeting Information: October 30, 2012
Indicator 7 Speech & Language Webinar: November 28, 2012
Speech and Language Licensing
- Wis. Admin Code, PI 34.30(2)(L)
- DPI Memo on Emergency Licensure for Speech/Language Pathology, March 17, 2011
- OSEP Letter to Goldman, 1/27/2010
Resources
- Speech and Language Personnel Shortage Ad Hoc Task Force
- State Superintendent's Work Team on Wisconsin Content Guidelines for Speech and Language Teacher Licensure Program
- The Use of Paraprofessionals in Speech and Language Programs
- Additional IEP Frequency and Amount Examples for Therapists: Example 1 - Example 2 - Example 3
- DPI Information Update Bulletins
- "Language Sample Analyis II: The Wisconsin Guide Revised" is now available through DPI Publication Sales. Ordering information is at the bottom.
- A Selection of Links to Other S/L Resources on the World Wide Web
- S/L Resources: English Language Learners (ELL)
Other
Results of Survey of S/L Pathologists - Powerpoint
The Preschool Options Project provides training to assist local school districts in developing a range of options in Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) for young children with disabilities. The site is a great resource for therapists working with children ages 3 to 5.
Options for Determining Case Loads in Special Education contains the Statewide Caseload Formula and the Statewide Caseload Number Charts which are designed as starting points to guide discussions about caseload determination if the LEA chooses to use one of these models for problem solving.