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When a session goes sideways, I do not assume I did something wrong. In this episode, I walk through how I use my five-step session structure, Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up, as a flexible guide and a reflection tool.

I share how to spot where a session got stuck, what to adjust next time, and why backtracking is a normal part of clinical decision-making. We also talk about using documentation to remember what worked, so we can keep working smarter, not harder.

Resources:

• SLP Now goal bank
• Probes tied to goals
• Teaching visuals
• Evidence-based strategy cheat sheets

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In this episode, I break down why I collect probe data at the start of the session, not the end. A quick, clean baseline helps me see exactly where each student is, how much support they need, and how to use our time wisely.

I also share how I use goal cards to keep students engaged while I gather probes, plus how this routine makes planning, data collection, billing, progress notes, and IEPs so much easier. Working smarter, not harder.

Resources:

• Speech Room Organization: Student Goals: https://slpnow.com/blog/student-goals/
• Free Resource Library for SLPs: https://slpnow.com/free-resources/

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Show Notes: slpnow.com/266

In this episode, I walk through the 5-step session framework I use to plan speech therapy that is simple, flexible, and easy to adapt for any group. We talk about Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up, plus why it does not have to be perfectly linear.

I also share how quick probes, goal cards, and a simple wrap-up routine help me make better clinical decisions in the moment, collect solid data, and support students based on what they need that day.

Resources mentioned:

• SLP Now goal card template
• Teachers Pay Teachers temperature check visuals
• Dr. Karen Ukrainetz's therapy framework

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Show Notes: slpnow.com/265

If you feel like you're reinventing the wheel every session, this episode is for you. I'm sharing why that happens, what it costs us, and the simple fix that made a huge difference for me.

A lot of the stress comes from not having a repeatable routine. When we're making a million decisions on the spot, sessions feel harder than they need to. In this episode, I give a sneak peek at my five-step framework: Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up. It works for any group, any grade, any goal.

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If progress report season always sneaks up on you, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what defensible data actually means, and why it does not have to be fancy or overwhelming. The goal is simple. Collect clear, usable data that helps you explain progress, make clinical decisions, and support your notes, billing, and parent conversations.

I also walk through the four questions every note should answer, how I use quick probes to guide treatment, and why a simple digital system can save so much stress later. Working smarter, not harder.

Resources:

• Digital Data Bootcamp: slpnow.com/ddb
• SLP Now Level of Support Rubric: https://slpnow.com/blog/probe-data/

Show Notes: slpnow.com/263

If you have ever found yourself scrambling for the right therapy materials right before a session, you are not alone. In this episode, I share why the real issue usually is not a lack of materials. It is a lack of a system.

We walk through the four parts of a simple workflow: planning, materials, data, and follow through. I also share a story from my own career, plus examples of SLPs who saved time, lowered stress, and felt more confident after building a repeatable process.

Resources mentioned:

• Session Structure course inside SLP Now
• Thematic Units course inside SLP Now
• Data Collection course inside SLP Now

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This is a short and sweet Summit week episode!

If you have been feeling stretched thin, this is your reminder that support can make a big difference. The Summit is a simple way to get practical ideas and head into the school year with a better plan. Working smarter, not harder.

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It is my favorite time of year! The SLP Summit is almost here!

In this episode, I share a quick preview of the July 2026 lineup, including six live courses and two on-demand sessions you can watch through August 15.

We talk about AAC, motor learning, stuttering, health literacy, organization, executive functioning, and evidence-based therapy planning.

Register at slpsummit.com!

Show Notes: slpnow.com/260

A lot of us think being prepared for back to school means having every lesson planned and every material printed. In this episode, I share a simpler way to think about it. Prepared means being clear on your caseload, clear on your priorities, and clear on your next few steps.

I also walk through my 4 step framework to help you get the lay of the land, segment your caseload, set up your core systems, and plan the first two weeks without trying to map out the whole year. We are focusing on rapport, routines, and quick baseline data, working smarter, not harder.

Resources:

- Episode 21: slpnow.com/21

- Free trial: slpnow.com/pod

- Join the webinar on August 3: (SIGNUPLINK)

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A caseload number can look tidy on paper, but it never tells the whole story. In this episode, I break down why caseload does not equal workload, what the 2024 ASHA survey tells us, and why so many school based SLPs feel stretched thin even when the numbers look manageable.

I also walk through a simple way to make invisible work visible, so you can use data and clear language to advocate for support without making it personal. If you are feeling behind, this is your reminder that the system may be the problem, not you.

Resources:

- 2024 ASHA schools survey

- SLP Now Academy

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