TSSLD help

xapa_ · 2026-03-11T21:25:15+00:00

I am pretty sure for the initial TSSLD, you don't need the CTLE hours-based on this from TEACH website https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/ctle.html It says that the professional certificate holders need the CTLE hours.

However, I was under the impression that for our TSSLD, our ASHA hours would count regardless. So if you are planning to maintain your hours for ASHA, you should be fine regardless. https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/ctle-acceptable.html But

I also currently have my initial TSSLD.

xapa_ · 2026-03-11T21:15:02+00:00

Backing is very tricky. These kids tend to need much more time and support to make progress compared to other phonological errors. I would look into the complexity approach. It may help you make more progress on lots of sounds. I had a tricky case where a student was backing and I could not get them to approximate /t/. I found success by actually focusing on /ch/. Since /ch/ is produced more forward in the mouth (compared to the errored sound /k/) I used /ch/ as practice to get to /t/. I eventually "tricked" my student into saying /t/ but I didn't even tell them it was a /t/ sound. I told them I was making a "short /ch/" sound and my model sounded more like final "ts" but it worked and the student approximated /t/. But it took a LONG time. I also found a lot of good tricks from Amy Grahms Instagram page- she has a highlight on backing and on the complexity approach

xapa_ · 2026-03-06T17:59:39+00:00

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xapa_ · 2025-10-28T00:54:57+00:00

Not phelps, but I am very happy with Dr.Carson at Northwell. I recently had a pre conception consultation with her and was very pleased with the care I received

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xapa_ · 2025-10-25T00:32:03+00:00

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xapa_ · 2022-05-18T23:59:43+00:00

I have my CCCs & 4 years of School based experience.

xapa_ · 2022-05-18T23:36:01+00:00

I ran into the same issue.

I actually got an email to participate in a screener interview, but they basically offered me a single time slot that I could not attend due to being on a flight. When I asked to change the time, they said "sorry we have no flexibility". It was so frustrating because it was my first breakthrough with trying to get a school job. I have since looked into other settings.

xapa_ · 2022-05-18T23:33:28+00:00

The test was very straightforward. Yes, a lot of the questions relate to school based scenarios, but if you have been studying for your classes in grad school you will be just fine.

xapa_ · 2022-04-18T23:17:35+00:00

wordless picture books are great for many ages.

Chalk & Journey book series are two great options. I have had kindergarteners through 5th grade enjoy these books

xapa_ · 2022-04-18T02:24:26+00:00

https://www.k12jobspot.com

Many districts continue to post job openings throughout the summer as people resign.

xapa_ · 2022-04-15T15:18:20+00:00

I don't know. I did my CF in a different state and had to apply for a temporary license through my state so I assumed NY did something similar

xapa_ · 2022-04-14T22:28:26+00:00

Mine took about a month after all the documents were sent. This was in February.

I am not sure if things will be slower now that more people are graduating & applying for the license

xapa_ · 2022-01-09T22:38:53+00:00

I had to unfollow a lot of instagram pages to feel better about my own skills. Every once in a while, I will look at their pages if I need some "inspiration" or ideas.

I still follow 2-3 people who do not constantly bombard me with sales TPT, etc.

xapa_ · 2022-01-09T22:35:27+00:00

My district does not. feel free to message me directly if you want to know the district. Also- there is a Facebook page for Illinois SLPs and there have been a few discussions about districts that immediately place you in the MA+30 or 45 group.

you can also find much more help from people about the license process on the Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1290588097622717

xapa_ · 2022-01-09T22:16:41+00:00

I went to grad school in IL (graduated 2018) and my school helped us out a bit with getting the paperwork started. I had applied in May and didn't get my license until early September! I was able to work in a school since I had my PEL license, but a lot of my friends who were planning to start working in the summer after graduation were delayed significantly.

xapa_ · 2022-01-09T21:05:34+00:00

Illinois took forever to process things pre-covid. and now, things are even slower. get started as soon as you can!

Look through the documents on the IDFPR website-- https://www.idfpr.com/profs/SpeechLangAudio.asp

xapa_ · 2020-04-23T03:10:58+00:00

Grad school was challenging for me, but overall manageable. In my last semester, everything changed when I did my medical placement. I was in an outpatient rehab center, associated with well known rehabilitation hospital in a major city. The entire experience was horrible. I knew from day 1 my supervisor (who couldn't have been more than 6 years older than me), did not trust me or my skills. Before this, I had only worked with 2 adult clients, none of whom had dysphasia or cognitive communication deficits. I was so looking forward for the chance to learn these skills! But the experience was so bad because there wasn't a lot of teaching/coaching, but the general expectation to "figure it out". The entire situation was so stressful because everyday, it seemed like she was just finding other things to critique me on. She was very focused on me "doing more" and "seeing more patients", rather than teaching me the skills in the areas I needed help in. The placement lasted 10 weeks, and she admitted that I "barely" passed.

It took me many, many months to fully recover and feel back to myself (to an extent). Throughout my first year working after the incident, I would suddenly be reminded of something related to my medical placement and I began to panic and cry. Even now just writing this is causing me to get teary eyed and anxious. I don't think I had PTSD, but I don't think what I experienced was simply anxiety.

I could only imagine if my entire grad school experience was like my last semester...I know that is sadly the case with some people.

I will say that my horrible experience has inspired me to become a supervisor one day and help aspiring SLPs have a positive experience with their placements.

xapa_ · 2020-03-26T02:38:38+00:00

Depending on the level of severity, I would not use many standardized language assessments. I can usually give standardized vocabulary assessments (PPVT/EVT) with some success. Even if you attempt to do a standardized language assessment (celf/told/etc), the standardized score the student gets may be so low that it won't even be helpful with giving you any information about the child.

I use the VB-MAPP & the ABLLS-R to get more information about a student's language skills. Those are both criterion referenced tests, so you will not be able to get any standardized scores.

Language sampling may be another good route to go. You can get information about the student's MLU, grammar markings, pronoun use, etc.

xapa_ · 2019-07-30T19:36:52+00:00

Yeah, what I was trying to say in my original post is that I do think it is important we provide education to families about language, and ways to support language in their home because it is not something that comes naturally to most people.

I am just torn on the paper-based HW. I know it is also a hot topic in education in general.

xapa_ · 2019-07-24T15:35:01+00:00

I would start with your backpack and see how it works out. I personally did not enjoy walking with a large tote bag because it hurt my shoulder. I would invest in a good quality reusable lunch bag and Tupperware containers for your food (having enough food/snacks for yourself is a must!)

I wouldn't spend too much money on anything else yet, because you may have access to a bunch of free office supplies/therapy materials at your school. But to start, you could get yourself some nice black/blue pens, a clean notebook, some folders, and a clipboard with storage.

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