20 Ways for Classroom Teachers to Collaborate With Speech—Language Pathologists

Students with disabilities are increasingly receiving services in the general education classroom, and as a result, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are using a variety of flexible models to meet the needs of these students. Although some schools continue to provide pullout service delivery models for speech-language therapy, many are increasing the number of hours SLPs spend in inclusive classroom settings. Collaboration among classroom teachers and SLPs is crucial to deliver effective treatment and services for students with speech-language impairments in an inclusive classroom setting. This article provides 20 practical strategies for classroom teachers and SLPs to work together collaboratively as they strive to meet the needs of the individual student in the least restrictive environment.