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FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES |
OUR VISION: To enable students to become effective communicators for life.
OUR MISSION : To provide speech/language instruction that enables students to become effective communicators by strengthening listening, speaking, reading, writing, and social skills.
WE BELIEVE:
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That communication is the medium through which learning occurs.
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That learning is life-long.
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In the potential of every student to establish meaningful communication.
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In a continuum of services that includes:
- Integrated class and curriculum-based intervention
- Direct intervention
- Community-based intervention
- Consultation
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In collaborating with teachers, staff, students and family members to plan, implement, and deliver services.
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In functional and meaningful student goals and objectives that support access to the curriculum.
THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Screening – for Kindergarten students and other new-to-FCPS 1 st -3 rd grade students
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Evaluation – of speech and language skills, including standardized assessment & curriculum-based assessment
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Development and implementation of curriculum-based Individualized Education Programs – for students who qualify for SL services
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Consultation & Collaboration – with teachers, specialists and parents
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In-service training – for teachers & staff
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Participation in school community activities
Linking for School Success…
EDUCATIONAL SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS…
YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
For further information, please contact Mrs. Jessie Wolgamotti
Jesusa.Wolgamotti@fcps.edu or 703) 718-8041. |
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