June 2022 Monthly E-Newsletter
Webinars Recordings:
The following recorded webinars will be made available for viewing in July. Watch your emails for registration information.
- Internet Interventions for Hearing and Balance Disorders
Dr. Vinaya Manchaiah – CU Anschutz - Autism, Anxiety, ADHD and Attachment in Young Children: Similarities and Differences
Presented by Dr. Lindsay Washington – Rocky Mountain Human Services
CSHA Membership:
The new membership year is July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Renew your membership soon and share with your colleagues.
CSHA Chats:
Colorado SLPs and AuDs (CSHA members and non-members) are invited to the second 2022 CSHA Chats! Come listen to the owner of Straka Speech, Betsy Straka, talk about building private practices. There will be time to network and connect with other SLPs and Audiologists. This event is FREE! Refreshments will be provided. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free webinar. Share with your colleagues!
What: CSHA Chats
Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Straka Speech
516 W. Bijou St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Register on the website: https://www.cshassoc.org/csha-chats/
Education Update:
We are happy to announce that the Conference will be held at the Parker Arts, Culture and Event Center this year. Out of town attendees are free to choose their own accommodations this year. Additional information on nearby hotels will be provided soon. As Conference planning is ramping up, we are solidifying details on some highly accredited speakers! Keep an eye out for “speaker reveals” soon.
Thank you for submitting your speaking proposals to the call for papers- now we are ready to receive proposals for poster sessions. Students are more than welcome to present! To submit a poster presentation, visit https://www.cshassoc.org/member-login/#/call-for-papers. The information needed to submit a presentation proposal includes the following: Speaker disclosure, email, and bio for each presenter, product disclosure, abstract and learner outcomes. Deadline for poster presentations is Wednesday, August 31st.
Public Policy Update:
We are continuing to advocate for our professions with concerns brought forth by our members. Please contact us and get involved to let us know what you need!
A few reminders:
- If you continue to have any issues regarding Kepro, please reach out directly to Kepro with immediate concerns. If this has been completed and your issues have not been resolved, escalate these concerns to the UM inbox (hcpf_um@state.co.us) and make sure you CC your legislator! This helps them better understand the challenges we are facing so that they can continue to help us in our efforts. *To find your legislator, click http://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator * And as always, please be mindful of HIPAA.
- A new claims requirement is set to go in effect on July 1, 2022. This regulation requires that claims for speech therapy and audiology services MUST have the referring provider NPI number. For policy details, please visit https://hcpf.colorado.gov/opr-claims.
Communication/Social Media:
Do you have a job listing, survey, research study, or fundraiser pertaining to our professions? Send the information to csha@cshassoc.org for an opportunity to be highlighted on our social media accounts and/or E-Blast. Stay updated with the newest CSHA news and information by following CSHA on Facebook (Colorado Speech-Language and Hearing Association), Instagram (csha.co), and LinkedIn (Colorado Speech Language Hearing Association). Give us a like, share, and follow!
Audiology Update:
Stakeholder Input Needed!
If you’re involved in the CO Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) system, please take 15-20 minutes to fill out a survey, found here:
https://mailchi.mp/47ef3417c463/5564031
Job Opportunities:
ESSU: Speech-Language Specialist
This Principal Consultant position is with the Access, Learning, and Literacy Team. The position is responsible for serving as the state consultant on speech/language impairment with responsibilities to: (a) provide universal, targeted, or intensive professional learning and technical assistance to speech/language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants or other professionals serving students with communication disorders; (b) manage and direct the activities of the Speech-Language Advisory Committee (c) be knowledgeable about federal and state guidelines for school-based speech-language services; and (d) collaborate with other ESSU personnel on issues specific to school-based speech-language services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, manage, and implement an approved annual budget of leadership, professional learning, and statewide TA activities to (a) support accurate identification of students with disabilities with a specific on students with speech language impairment and (b) provide universal, targeted, and intensive level assessment, service strategies, and progress monitoring and outcome measures for school personnel working directly with children or youth who have communication disorders.
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC)
CCDC is pleased to announce The Young Emerging Leaders for Disability Power program that will begin in August of 2022. As the premier organization for disability rights in Colorado, we have been a powerful voice in advocating for basic civil and human rights for people with all types of disabilities. Our efforts have improved the lives of over 500,000 disabled Colorado residents and their loved ones in various ways. We recognize that it is time to begin activating and preparing our younger generations to lead the disability rights movement thus, the development of The Young Emerging Leaders for Disability Power program.
We are currently accepting applications for the August 2022 session; https://forms.gle/o5Aos6p9zZom7Noe9 . The program is tailored to provide advocacy and leadership centered training and opportunities for Colorado’s youth, specifically high school students. We ask that you please share this unique opportunity within your organization and throughout your network. Please see the attached flyer for more information about the program’s start dates and application process. If there are any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to me at sdhitt@ccdconline.org.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST for SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J
Works under the general direction of the Special Education Department and/or the Principal of the assigned school(s) to provide appropriate services emphasizing the educational components that are necessary for planning and providing access to the general education curriculum for students who are identified as speech and/or language impaired. This is a full-time, or 1.0 FTE position with benefits.
District 27J follows a 4 day school week, working Tuesday-Friday (and 1 half day per month on a Monday). Also, contracts for next year in the final stages will include a 6% salary increase to the base pay. There are currently 30+ SLPs- a wealth of knowledge and resources to share.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform comprehensive, educationally relevant, evaluations for students suspected of or at risk of a communication disorder, including articulation, fluency, voice, language, communication, as defined under IDEA eligibility guidelines
2. Implement evidence-based practices to support the district’s efforts within the RTI model to promote academic success in the district’s approved curriculum
3. Participate in the review of data with other members of an IEP team to inform appropriate instruction and interventions based on student identified needs
4. Case Manage students identified as Speech Language only for the purposes of the IEP process as identified within the 27J Staff Procedural Guidelines
5. Collaborate with school, parents, teachers, special support personnel, and relevant community agencies and professionals to ensure delivery of appropriate services to promote academic success
6. Complete Medicaid billing procedures for services provided to eligible students on a monthly basis
7. Adequately and appropriately document and record therapy sessions for progress monitoring and Medicaid billing purposes
8. As directed by Special Education Department may be asked to supervise a Speech Language Assistants hired to support students within the district
9. May be asked to provide supervision to individuals completing their ASHA certification and/or their University program practicum hours
10. As directed by Special Education Department and/or building Administrator, provide Professional Development to school staff and/or parents given individual expertise in communication and language
Education and Experience Required:
- Must hold or be eligible for a Special Services License with the Colorado Department of Education
- Requires a MA in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology and passing the Praxis II Speech Language Pathology exam to secure a Special Services License
- Must have ASHA certification or be eligible within 1 yr of hire date
- Prefer applicant with experience working in a school setting, but not required
Application Procedure: Apply to www.workat27j.com.
Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering
The Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering is hiring! We are seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist, Early Childhood Special Educator, Special Educator, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist. This position will work to support Project Include: Early Childhood Access through Adaptive Technology which helps licensed Colorado child care programs use assistive technology to develop early learning environments that are more inclusive for all children, including those with delays and disabilities.
Learn more and apply here: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl…
More information can be found on the Project Include webpage.
Adams 12 Five-Star Schools
Adams 12 Five-Star Schools has the following opportunities for SLP’s for the 2022-2023 School year. Please go to www.adams12.org under the “Careers” section to apply or contact Angela.Graziano@adams12.org for more information.
-Coronado Elementary Full-time SLP (Title 1)
-Thornton High School Full-time SLP
-Thornton Middle School part-time SLP (Title 1)
Located on the northern tier of the Denver metropolitan area, Adams 12 Five Star Schools serves five cities: Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster. In addition, the district’s boundaries include portions of two counties – Adams and Broomfield.
Adams County ranks among the state’s top five largest counties and is projected to be the fastest growing county in the metro Denver area over the next two decades. Bordering Adams County to the west is the City and County of Broomfield. As part of Denver’s northwest quadrant, Broomfield has been the high-tech hub of employment in the area for the last 50 years. Adams and Broomfield counties enjoy a superior ground and air transportation network and have access to a plentiful and skilled workforce, comprehensive education resources, many established business parks and thousands of acres open for development.
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