What We Do:

Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders for the children and students we serve from birth to age 21. SLPs collaborate with other school professionals and parents to meet children and student goals and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications, advocate for students’ communication and language needs, participate in their school’s RTI teams when applicable, and complete necessary documentation to comply with state and federal requirements. For additional information on SLPs roles and responsibilities, please reference the ‘ASHA SLP Roles & Responsibilities’ resource below.

ESU 7 SLPs currently serve the following districts: 

• Early Childhood SLP Services: Boone Central, Central City, Clarkson, Cross County Community Schools, David City, East Butler, High Plains Community Schools, Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools, Humphrey, Lakeview Community Schools, Leigh Community Schools, Osceola, Palmer, Schuyler Community Schools, Shelby-Rising City, St. Edward, & Twin River. 
   
• School-Age SLP Services: East Butler, Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools, High Plains Community Schools, Humphrey, Schuyler Community Schools, & St. Edward.

Resources & Links:

• ASHA SLP Roles & Responsibilities
• Speech Language Developmental Milestones 1st Year
• Speech Language Developmental Milestones 1-7 Years
• Articulation Norms
• Nebraska Department of Education - Speech Language Impairment Eligibility Guidelines

Making a Referral:

If you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development, please contact your local school district to request an evaluation. The contact person may be the school principal or special education director depending on the district.