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Therapy professionals, including OTs, PTs and SLPs, can find virtual therapy success in schools, even during a pandemic. Use these tips from industry experts.

With many school districts across the country participating in distance learning this school year, either fully virtual or hybrid, getting prepared for day one is even more important. To help you become a teletherapy master, we wanted to share some helpful tips that will come in handy while using two of the most popular platforms—Zoom and Google Meet.

There are a variety of programs in schools that a Speech Language Pathologist can work. Within every school district, there is a continuum of special education settings that range from least restrictive (i.e. general education classroom) to most restrictive (i.e. self-contained classroom). We explore what these different settings look like, what caseloads may include, and with who you might collaborate.

If you’ve taken a role as a contractor in a school, chances are you are probably new to the district and have yet to forge personal and professional connections with your interdisciplinary team. To help you succeed as the new face on campus, we’ve included some advice and tips to establish positive relationships with all school employees and the Special Education team. 

Med Traveler Ruth Miller, MA, CCC-SLP, has been featured by AMN Healthcare in the past for her successful travels, so it’s no surprise to announce that she is the winner of the Traveler of the Month Award.