SLPA Training Program

Speech-language Connections for Vermont in partnership with Vermont State University’s Center for Schools offers a speech language pathologist assistant (SLPA) training program. The goal of the program will be to provide individuals with academic learning and practical experience to increase skills to support student learning as an SLPA in a school setting. The program is for those already working as a paraprofessional supporting speech and language therapy who have had some or no formal training, or for those interested in a position supporting speech and language services and obtaining the SLPA certificate.

Classes are held using a combination of online synchronous, asynchronous, and in-person (depending on the locations of the cohort, course requirements & the instructor). Participants must have documented 25 hours of observation of a speech-language pathologist before starting the program. Participants should have some experience working with with students or with individuals with disabilities, and should have a good working knowledge of technology so as to be able to access classes and course materials online.

For further information contact program director Lisa Durstin at lisa@speechlanguageconnect.com