The growing shortage of school-based Speech-Language Pathologists isn’t just a hiring challenge—it’s a wake-up call for school districts to rethink how they recruit, support, and retain SLPs.

This episode breaks down the essential ingredients for creating workplaces where SLPs feel valued and empowered to thrive.

Join hosts Nathalie and Judy chat with Perry Flynn as they explore:

🎯 The difference between workload and caseload models—and why it matters.

🎯 Do caseload caps actually help?

🎯 Practical tips for districts to build supportive environments for SLPs.

🎯 The importance of mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and realistic expectations.

🎯 Stories from the trenches: what’s driving SLPs away—and what keeps them returning.

🎯 How SLPs can utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to their advantage!

🎯 The benefits of creating your specialization and expertise to create the best school-based SLP job for you.

Whether you're a school administrator, a special education director, or an SLP looking for advocacy tools, this episode offers actionable insights to shape a workplace culture that attracts top talent and encourages them to stay.

Let’s build a better future for school-based SLPs, together.

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Check out Perry's resources: https://www.uncg.edu/employees/perry-flynn/