Guest: Jacqueline Brown, ED.D., CCC-SLP

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In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Jacqueline Brown, EdD, CCC-SLP, for a practical conversation about how special education law shapes speech-language pathology services in school settings and how supervision and evaluation can be leveraged for success.

This course examines how the goals of supervision and evaluation go beyond compliance and can be used to support effective service delivery, meaningful professional growth, and improved outcomes for students. Jacqueline breaks down how legal and administrative frameworks influence SLP roles, responsibilities, and expectations in schools.

Participants will learn practical strategies to advocate for continuing education, protected time, and appropriate resources, while positioning themselves as collaborative allies within multidisciplinary teams. The session also highlights how strong partnerships with supervisors and evaluators can support accountability, confidence, and long-term career sustainability.

About the Guest: Jacqueline (Turcios) Brown, EdD, CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of New Haven. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist with broad clinical experience across pediatric and adult populations, including work in public schools and at Yale New Haven Health in neurological and pediatric outpatient clinics, acute care, and rehabilitation. Dr. Brown earned her Doctor of Education from Southern Connecticut State University, where her research examined speech-language pathologists’ experiences with Connecticut’s educator evaluation system. She continues to expand this line of inquiry nationally, focusing on the professional experiences of school-based SLPs. Her work focuses on how clinicians can find fulfillment in their roles and sustain motivation throughout their careers.