In this episode of The Pedi Speechie Podcast, we’re diving into beginner-friendly ChatGPT tips for school-based speech-language pathologists. Whether you're deep in special education paperwork or looking for a faster way to write IEPs and evaluations, this episode will show you exactly how ChatGPT can support your speech therapy workflow.
You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to write SMART IEP goals, generate themed articulation word lists, draft professional parent and teacher emails, and even complete Section 6 of the IEP. If you’ve ever stared at a blank document trying to write an evaluation summary or progress update, these prompts are about to be your new best friend.
⚠️ Important Reminder: When using ChatGPT, do not enter identifying student information—that includes names, initials, dates of birth, or student ID numbers. For added privacy, go to your ChatGPT settings and turn off “chat history & training” to keep your prompts from being stored.
💻 All prompt examples below are available in the show notes so you can copy and paste them directly into ChatGPT!
✨ Prompt Examples from This Episode:
Assessment Reports:
“Write a school speech-language evaluation summary based on the GFTA-3 for a student with vocalic R distortion and reduced intelligibility. Use professional and objective language. Make it sound like a typical SLP report draft. Make sure to explain normative scores, a description of the GFTA-3, and a blank table or chart I can fill in to input observed articulation omissions, errors, or distortions.”“Write a school speech-language evaluation summary using the CELF-5 for a student with receptive language delays. Use school-based SLP terminology. Make sure to include a description of the CELF-5, a description of the Receptive Language Index, the Expressive Language Index, and the Core Language Index, a description of each subtest, an explanation of normative scores and percentile ranks for both index scores and subtest scores, a fill-in-the-blank template for me to add in my student's scores and percentile ranks, and an area to explain observed strengths and areas of weaknesses during testing.”
Emails to Parents & Teachers:
“Write a professional email to a parent explaining that I have completed their child’s speech evaluation, and that we will be scheduling an ETR meeting to discuss the results. Keep the tone warm and supportive.”“Write a brief, friendly email to a teacher requesting input on a student’s classroom participation for a speech re-evaluation.”
Articulation Word Lists:
“Give me 15 articulation practice words for initial /s/ for a student. Keep them age-appropriate.”“Generate a themed articulation word list for Valentine's Day with initial /k/ and final /t/ words.”“Give me 10 short sentences using initial /r/ words for articulation practice. Make them silly and fun for elementary students.”
SMART IEP Goals:
“Write a SMART speech-language goal for a student targeting accurate production of vocalic /r/ in structured tasks. Include a percentage accuracy criterion and a time frame.”“Write three SMART language goals for a student with receptive and expressive language delays. Include objectives for following directions, vocabulary, and sentence formulation.”“Write a SMART goal for a student working on using regular past tense verbs in connected speech, with 80% accuracy over 3 consecutive sessions, with minimal visual cues.”
IEP Section 6 / Present Levels:
“Write a 2-3 sentence IEP progress update for a student working on reducing final consonant deletion. The student is making moderate progress in structured tasks with visual cues.”“Write Section 6 of a school-based IEP for a student with articulation delays, specifically vocalic /r/ distortions. Include details on how this impacts classroom participation, communication with peers, and academic performance. Use school-appropriate language and keep it objective.”“Write a present levels summary (Section 6) for a student with receptive language delays. Include classroom impact, observed strengths, and support needs.”
Bonus Prompt Tip:
“Write a measurable articulation goal for a student working on eliminating a lateral /s/. Include accuracy criteria and cueing supports.”
This is the perfect listen for any SLP looking to streamline documentation and make life a little easier in the special education world. ChatGPT isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to back you up.
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