School-based speech-language pathologists are often assigned caseloads that fail to capture the full scope of their work. This disconnect can lead to inefficiencies, compliance concerns, and burnout, ultimately impacting the quality of services students receive. In this course, Dr. Christina Bradburn, PhD, CCC-SLP, reframes the conversation by examining the critical difference between caseload and workload and why this shift matters for both clinicians and students.
Drawing on real-world school-based practice, Dr. Bradburn breaks down what truly makes up an SLP’s workload, from direct therapy to collaboration, documentation, progress monitoring, and compliance responsibilities. She guides clinicians in identifying where current service delivery models fall short and where meaningful changes can be made.
She also highlights flexible, effective service delivery approaches beyond traditional pull-out therapy, including classroom-based, consultative, and collaborative models. Through practical examples across grade levels and settings, this session demonstrates how these approaches can improve access to the curriculum, strengthen inclusive practices, and lead to better student outcomes.
Finally, Dr. Bradburn shares actionable strategies for advocating change within school systems. Learn how to use data to communicate with administrators, shift toward a workload framework, and implement realistic changes that support more balanced, sustainable service delivery.
Designed for immediate application, this session equips school-based SLPs with the tools and perspective needed to better align their responsibilities with student needs while creating a more sustainable and effective workload.
Drawing on real-world school-based practice, Dr. Bradburn breaks down what truly makes up an SLP’s workload, from direct therapy to collaboration, documentation, progress monitoring, and compliance responsibilities. She guides clinicians in identifying where current service delivery models fall short and where meaningful changes can be made.
She also highlights flexible, effective service delivery approaches beyond traditional pull-out therapy, including classroom-based, consultative, and collaborative models. Through practical examples across grade levels and settings, this session demonstrates how these approaches can improve access to the curriculum, strengthen inclusive practices, and lead to better student outcomes.
Finally, Dr. Bradburn shares actionable strategies for advocating change within school systems. Learn how to use data to communicate with administrators, shift toward a workload framework, and implement realistic changes that support more balanced, sustainable service delivery.
Designed for immediate application, this session equips school-based SLPs with the tools and perspective needed to better align their responsibilities with student needs while creating a more sustainable and effective workload.
