In this first episode of the School of Speech podcast, join Carolyn Dolby as she and her guest, Lisa Gore, MS, CCC-SLP, CAS, embark on an exhilarating voyage beyond the textbooks and into the multifaceted role of school-based speech-language pathology. Discover how SLPs utilize their expertise as catalysts for community integration, setting our service delivery apart from that of clinicians across various settings. Explore the intricate relationship between the scope of competence and the scope of practice, highlighting the ethical principles that inform our professional endeavors. Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, they will navigate the continuum of services, maximizing student academic and functional performance while working at the top of our license.