School of Speech

Every Monday morning, host Carolyn Dolby sits down with practicing SLPs, academic researchers, and leading experts to talk about all aspects of school-based speech-language pathology. Carolyn and her guests explore everyday topics, tackle tough situations, and share valuable insights to support school therapists in their daily practice. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for each episode by completing the accompanying course at www.speechtherapypd.com

School of Speech is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts School of Speech, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Using Language Comprehension Curricula in Schools with Hannah Hudson

  Sep 21, 20261h 3mS3

  Learn about common barriers and misconceptions surrounding language comprehension curricula, considerations for choosing and implementing a curriculum, and ways to collaborate with educators. Guest: Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how language comprehension curricula can support elementary students with language and literacy difficulties and how SLPs can incorporate these tools into their current practice. As expectations for SLP involvement in literacy continue to grow, structured language comprehension curricula may offer a way to provide consistent support while managing the demands of a school-based caseload. About the Guest: Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP, of the Communication Science and Disorders Department at Florida State University, is a PhD Student in Dr. Carla Wood’s lab. Hannah has a strong interest in language acquisition as it relates to literacy development and language acquisition/development as it relates to expressive language abilities. In addition, she is interested in language disorders, learning disabilities, and reading and language comprehension. Show Notes: Exploring Language Comprehension Article Listening Comprehension Resource Center Books used in the Let's Know! curriculum supplement Language Dynamics Group - get CUBED

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  Episode #23

  Speech Sound Disorders and Adverse Educational Impact with Angie Neal

  Sep 14, 20261h 3mS3

  What does it really mean for a speech sound disorder to have an adverse educational impact? Guest: Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Together, they discuss the role of adverse educational impact in determining eligibility for school-based speech-language services, the differences between medical and educational service delivery models, and practical ways to collect and report data that supports compliant decision-making. They also examine how clear documentation can help IEP teams connect speech-language services to educational outcomes while supporting appropriate caseload and workload decisions. About the Guest: Angie Neal is the SLP Contact and Policy Advisor for Speech-Language Services and Early Literacy at the SC State Department of Education, a board member with the State Education Agency Communication Disability Council, and a published author who presents on a wide variety of SLP topics across the United States. Show Notes: Speech-Language Pathology and IDEA by Angie Neal

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  Episode #22

  Social-Emotional Needs of Students with Communication Disorders

  Sep 7, 20261h 1mS3

  From creating supportive therapy environments to partnering with educators and families, the conversation highlights ways to help students build confidence, strengthen participation, and develop the communication skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Guests: Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP, Philip Combiths, PhD, CCC-SLP & Beth Walker, PhD, CCC-A/SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP, Philip Combiths, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Beth Walker, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, for a thoughtful conversation about the social-emotional needs of students with communication disorders. Many students face challenges beyond speech and language that affect their confidence, relationships, classroom participation, and overall school experience. Yet many school-based SLPs report receiving little formal training on how to recognize and support these social-emotional needs within everyday therapy. About the Guests: Dr. Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor at the University Iowa. Her interdisciplinary, trauma-informed program of research centers on the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of stuttering experiences and therapy. Dr. Philip Combiths, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa and Director of the Clinical Linguistics and Disparities Lab. He investigates multilingualism and health disparities in speech-language pathology, phonological development, and interventions for speech and language impairments. Beth Walker is a Professor at the University of Iowa where she directs the Pediatric Audiology Lab. She investigates how limited access to sound affects the development of children with hearing loss by examining the consistency of auditory-linguistic input for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Show Notes: "It's My Way of Being a Person" Article

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  Episode #21

  What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy with Anna Graves

  Aug 24, 20261h 3mS3

  Whether you're curious about the science behind music-based interventions or looking to build stronger interdisciplinary partnerships, this episode offers a practical introduction to music therapy Full Episode Title: More Than Music: What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy Guest: Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Music therapy is far more than singing songs or playing instruments. In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by music therapist and SLP graduate student Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC, to discuss what music therapy is, the theoretical approaches that guide clinical practice, and how understanding the role of music therapists can strengthen collaboration in school settings. About the Guest: Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC, is a music therapist and graduate speech language pathology student in Northern Colorado. After her undergraduate schooling at Truman State University, she attended graduate school for Music Therapy at the University of Iowa. She relocated to Northern Colorado in 2022, and she has been practicing music therapy since.

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  Episode #20

  How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes

  Aug 17, 20261h 2mS3

  Whether you're part of a feeding team or looking to strengthen collaboration with colleagues, you'll leave this episode with practical, evidence-informed ideas you can put to work in your own school. Full Episode Title: More Than Lunch: How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes Guests: Maragryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE & Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE, BCS-S Candidate, and Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L, to discuss how school-based speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists can work together to better support students with pediatric feeding disorder. They explore each profession's unique and overlapping roles in feeding, swallowing, self-feeding, sensory needs, and mealtime participation, while examining how feeding challenges can influence student safety, nutrition, attendance, learning, inclusion, and access to the educational environment. About the Guests: Margaryta Kuzmin is a bilingual speech-language pathologist based in New York City with over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-age children with complex communication, feeding, and developmental needs. She specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, AAC, and working with medically complex populations. Dr. Glasgo received her PhD in Occupational Science in 2025 from UNC Chapel Hill, where she was funded through a Department of Education grant supporting young children with significant disabilities. She enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and loves to bring an occupational perspective to research. She is co-chairing a large research project with the nonprofit Feeding Matters, which aims to increase physician education and outreach for early identification of pediatric feeding disorder.

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