TN Schools S/L Service Delivery Models

The TN S/L service delivery model is a two-tiered system involving the SLP (master level) and the SSLT (bachelor level). The SLP holds the ethical and legal responsibility for service delivery, diagnosis/eligibility determination and developing the IEP. The SSLT may implement therapy under the supervision of the SLP in accordance with the IEP.

In the two-tiered system, only the SLP may:

• Identify a student as having a speech or language impairment.
  
• Diagnose speech or language impairments.
  
• Assess evaluation results.
  
• Develop IEPs.
  
• Develop treatment plans.
  
• Provide supervision for SSLTs. at least 10% direct supervision each week - 20% indirect supervision
  
• Define the roles and responsibilities of any SSLT working under her or his direction.

In the two-tiered system, SSLTS must work under the direction of a licensed SLP. The role of the SSLT is to supplement, not supplant, the services of the SLP. The SLP is responsible for the SSLT when working with clients. A written work plan including a chart to document direct and indirect supervision must be signed and developed by the SLP and the SSLT with a copy turned into the building principal.

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