Caseload and Workload

Today's training focuses on caseload and workload issues. Although these issues are specific to the school-based speech-language pathologist many of the topics discussed are also relevant for professionals in a variety of other settings.

Caseload refers to the number of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and 504 plans served by school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other professionals through direct and/or indirect service delivery options. In some school districts, caseloads may also include students who receive intervention and other services within general education designed to help prevent future difficulties with speech, language learning, and literacy. Caseloads can also be quantified in terms of the number of intervention sessions in a given time frame.

Workload refers to all activities required and performed by school-based SLPs. Workload includes the time spent providing face-to-face direct services to students as well as the time spent performing other activities necessary to support students' education programs, implement best practices for school speech-language services, and ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004(IDEA, 2004) and other mandates. Read more…

If you need additional resources, view Workload articles on the ASHA Blog.

Peer Discussion

Mentors: What suggestions/advice would you give to the students to deal with caseload/workload issues?

Mentees: It's important to keep balance between work and school. What tips/strategies do you employ when you are feeling stressed/overwhelmed?

 

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Melanie Johnson
Membership Program Manager
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