Services for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities

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
• S/L Eligibility Criteria PowerPoint Presentation
• Eligibility Criteria Checklist - Word Fillable - Spanish Fillable

Programming

There were approximately 50,000 students identified as having a speech and language disability in Wisconsin during the 2003-2004 school year.

Training

Workshops/Conferences

PST Meeting: Information Sheet, Agenda for October 13, 2009, Registration Information

Resources

• 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
• Speech and Language Licensing
• 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.

The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) helps all school districts develop or improve their assistive technology services. WATI also works with Birth to 3 programs through a grant from the Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program.

For questions about this information, contact Sheryl L. Thormann (608) 266-1783

Last updated on 7/28/2009 7:56:45 AM