Yvonne Gillette, Ph'D'

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A Statewide Model for Alleviating the Shortage of
SLPs in the Schools

• Yvonne Gillette, Ph.D.
• Nada Allender, M.A.
• Nancy Creaghead, Ph.D.
• Kelly Wade, M.A.
• Sally Disney, M.S.

• www.omnie.org

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Introduction and Program Statistics

• The OMNIE Model for alleviating the shortage of
  SLPs in the schools
• Internship program
• Year 1-Intense academic and clinical training- 3
  semester
• Year 2-Complete academic and clinical education
  while working
• Distance learning program
• to increase overall numbers of SLPs available to
  work in the schools
• Academics via the web
• Clinical-training within the local communities

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OMNIE Key Players

• State of Ohio Department of Education, school
  districts,
• State of Ohio SLPA Licensure Board,
• University SLP Programs in Ohio
• SLP Students
• OMNIE Coordinator

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Recruitment and Enrollment Statistics

• The distance learning program
• Year 1 and 2 enrolled, Year 3, Summer 2009
• Year 1 (2007)- 110 preliminary applications
• 25 students accepted admission offers
• 22 students remain involved
• Year 2 (2008), 132 preliminary applications
• 34 students accepted admission offer
• DL 2008 Program 31 remain involved
• The internship program
• Year 1 (2007)- 99 preliminary applications
• 34 students placed in internships
• Year 2 (2008)- 86 preliminary applications

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Pre Post


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Program

• OMNIE Coordinator
• . Nada Allender
• Ohio State Dept of Education
• Ohio State Licensure Board
• ..Nancy Creaghead
• Intern Program
• .Kelly Wade
• Distance Learning Program
• .............................Sally
  Disney

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OMNIE Coordinator

• Role and Responsibilities
• Nada Allender
• OMNIE Program Coordinator
• Ohio State Department of Education

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OMNIE Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities

• 1. Coordinate SLP Advisory Group
• Created to
• avert the approval of SLPAs in Ohio
• develop strategies to alleviate the shortage of
  SLPs in Ohio schools
• Chaired by Lou Staffilino, Associate
  Superintendent, Center for the Teaching
  Profession, ODE
• Included representatives from
• SLP and AUD state professional associations
  (OSLHA OSSPEAC)
• OMNIE
• OBSLPA
• Academic graduate program representatives
• Governmental Affairs Coalition (OSLHA, OSSPEAC,
  OAA, OCSHA)
• Lobbyist from the Governmental Affairs Coalition
  (GAC)

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OMNIE Coordinator

• 2. Student Recruitment
• DL Program
• Previous programs set precedent for success
• Word of mouth various media outlets,
  participation at relevant conferences, college
  and university recruitment campaign
• Internship Program
• Targeted Ohios colleges and universities
• Promotional letters to all district
  administrators
• Communication from ODE State Superintendent
• ODE Website
• Presentations to district administrators in
  remote areas of state
• Highly depended on school district identification
  of potential candidates
• Recruited school personnel, displaced teachers,
  or substitute teachers
• Promoted in NSSHLA Newsletter Boston ASHA
  Graduate School Fair

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OMNIE Coordinator

• 2. Student Recruitment (continued)
• Accept and respond to all Preliminary program
  applications
• Provide potential students with administrative
  guidance related to online coursework offerings
  for pre requisite courses and program
  requirements.

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OMNIE Coordinator

• 3. University Coordination
• To negotiate terms of contracts with individual
  universities to provide funding at their varied
  levels of commitment
• DL Program-2 matriculating universities/ 7
  programs delivering coursework
• Intern Program 5 universities
• Coordinate registrations and evaluations for all
  DL courses
• Provide communication among university programs
  and share information regarding Intern models
  with each participating university

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OMNIE Coordinator

• 4. School District Coordination
• Collect preliminary applications from Schools
  district requesting SLP assistance
• Prioritize applications according to need
• District identification of intern candidate.
• Continued un-served area of the state.
• Past and current openings posted on the OMNIE
  and/or ODE website.
• Projected future openings due to retirements.
• Total district enrollment.
• Current number of SLPs employed.
• District location rural, suburban, urban.
• Past and current need to use contract services.
• Narrative request for assistance.

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OMNIE Coordinator

• 4. School District Coordination (continued)
• Detail scope of Intern practice limits by
  Student Permit licensure
• Place student interns in the school districts
• Facilitate application for OBSLPA and ODE Student
  Permit

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OMNIE Coordinator

• 5. Maintaining Communication
• Frequent updates and quarterly progress reports
  to ODE
• Problem solving at every level
• Insure forward movement of both model programs

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Ohio State Dept of Education and Ohio State
Licensure Board

• Nancy Creaghead
• University of Cincinnati

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Ohio Department of Education

• Disburses a portion of IDEA Part B federal flow
  through discretionary funds (Office of Special
  Education Programs) to alleviate the shortage by
  funding
• State-wide needs assessment
• Development and delivery of undergraduate
  prerequisite courses for students entering the
  distance learning or internship program

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Ohio Department of Education

• DISTANCE LEARNING
• Delivery of academic courses by 7 universities
• Coordination, advising clinical components
  provided by 2 universities
• 10,000 in tuition reimbursement provided mid-way
  through program

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Ohio Department of Education

• INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
• Student stipends for year 1
• Significant enough that students can devote time
  to study and clinical practice rather than
  working at outside employment
• University costs for providing academic and
  clinical coursework created especially for these
  students in Year 1
• Onsite supervision of interns in the schools
  during their intern year(s)

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State Licensure Board

• Developed student permit to practice specifically
  for this program
• Must be enrolled in graduate program
• University program determines caseload,
  supervision requirements, etc.
• Caseload limited to 50
• Limited to 2 years with 1 year renewal
• Could be used in other settings

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OMNIE Initiative

• Intern Program
• Kelly Wade
• The University of Akron

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31 - 2007 SLP INTERNS Placed in school districts
September, 2008
2 - 2007 interns placed Sept. 2007
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University SLP Programs

• Internship Program University Buy-in
• To provide tuition waivers to accompany student
  fellowships (when policy allows)
• To increase the number of SLP slots rather than
  re-allocating existing SLP slots to internship
  slots in participating programs
• To re-organize their academic/clinical programs
  as needed to accelerate student progress in their
  program through the first three semesters on
  campus
• To provide distance-learning coursework to
  interns so second year interns can complete their
  educational and clinical requirements from
  off-campus

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University SLP Programs

• Obtain a minimum of 75 clock hours of clinical
  experience to be consistent with the population
  to be served and work setting. Required by Ohio
  Board of Speech Language Pathology Audiology to
  be issued a student permit
• Late spring of the first year, the student has a
  formal interview with the school district they
  have been placed in by the OMNIE Project
  Coordinator.

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School Districts

• Provide 25,000 in student support for each year
  of internship
• Provide health insurance for the intern
• Provide payments to the State Teachers
  Retirement System
• Provide supervision for the intern as required by
  ASHA which is approximately 4 hours per week of
  direct contact with a supervisor
• Abide by the requirement of the licensure board
  under the student permit
• Provide and high quality working environment for
  the intern

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Students

• Two days per week are considered student
  teaching days for the intern. Clock hours are
  obtained over these 2 days each week.
• Students participate in frequent on-line chats
  with the university coordinator to monitor their
  progress and discuss common issues.
• Feedback from district supervisors has been
  positive with comments such as Student is
  well-prepared and a self-starter Student
  demonstrates strong application of skills in
  therapy and is comfortable in the classroom.
  Student is a good fit with our school team.
• As some universities have a 2 year internship,
  the students have a 4 commitment to the school
  district in combination of internship and
  employment as a fully licensed SLP.

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OMNIE Initiative

• Distance Learning Program
• Sally Disney
• University of Cincinnati

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January 2007 DL cohort - 22 students (C.S.U.
U.C.) Currently completing 12th and 13th courses
Graduate August, 2009
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January 2008 DL cohort - 31 students (U.A.
U.C.) Currently completing 6th and 7th courses
Graduate August, 2010
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January 2009 DL cohort - 34 students (U.A.
U.C.) Graduate August, 2011
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University SLP Programs

• The participating Oho Universities have agreed
• To participate in the design and delivery of a
  relevant curriculum for 3 cohorts, matriculating
  January 2007, 2008, and 2009.
• To offer some of their faculty to deliver
  required coursework. Each course will be
  delivered 3 times. Each university can choose
  their level of involvement.
• To provide distance learning platforms for
  delivery of anytime-anywhere instruction.
  Examples include Blackboard, Carmen, Springboard
  and WebCT.

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University SLP Programs

• Two universities (one located in the north and
  one located in the southern part of the state)
  review applications and matriculate students.
• No more than 18 students will be enrolled in each
  program.
• The two universities coordinate student advising,
  monitor academic and clinical skills development
  as well as place and monitor students in
  practicum sites.
• Practicum placements are made in the area of the
  state where the students live.

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Distance Learning Student Commitments

• To successfully complete the academic and
  practicum requirements to meet each universities
  standards, ASHA and OBSPA requirements.
• Sign a letter of intent to seek and accept two
  years of school-based employment following
  program completion.
• 10,000 tuition reimbursement provided mid-way
  through program

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Program Features

• All courses are offered on-line
• Allows students to maintain employment.
• Requires 36 months for completion
• Students receive the same degree as on-campus
  students at graduation.
• OMNIE provides 10,000 tuition reimbursement
  mid-way through program, with additional funding
  available upon program completion and acceptance
  of school based employment. Amount may vary from
  year to year.

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ConclusionQA

• Yvonne Gillette

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For more information

• www.omnie.org