ERIC Number: EJ1015489
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jul
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
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Evidence-Based Speech-Language Pathology Practices in Schools: Findings from a National Survey
Hoffman, LaVae M.; Ireland, Marie; Hall-Mills, Shannon; Flynn, Perry
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v44 n3 p266-280 Jul 2013
Purpose: This study documented evidence-based practice (EBP) patterns as reported by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) employed in public schools during 2010-2011. Method: Using an online survey, practioners reported their EBP training experiences, resources available in their workplaces, and the frequency with which they engage in specific EBP activities, as well as their resource needs and future training format preferences. Results: A total of 2,762 SLPs in 28 states participated in the online survey, 85% of whom reported holding the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology credential. Results revealed that one quarter of survey respondents had no formal training in EBP, 11% of SLPs worked in school districts with official EBP procedural guidelines, and 91% had no scheduled time to support EBP activities. The majority of SLPs posed and researched 0 to 2 EBP questions per year and read 0 to 4 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) journal articles per year on either assessment or intervention topics. Conclusion: Use of ASHA online resources and engagement in EBP activities were documented to be low. However, results also revealed that school-based SLPs have high interest in additional training and resources to support scientifically based practices. Suggestions for enhancing EBP support in public schools and augmenting knowledge transfer are provided. (Contains 5 tables, 3 figures, and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Online Surveys, National Surveys, Evidence, Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Program Implementation, Professional Education, School Districts, Public Schools, State Regulation, Federal Regulation, Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Elementary and Secondary Education Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004; No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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