Live Parent Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Format: Live virtual workshop (recorded)
Is your child currently receiving preschool speech therapy? Are you wondering what happens when they transition to school?
This workshop will help families understand how school-based speech services work, how to request an evaluation, and what to realistically expect during the eligibility and special education process.
Families who attend the live session or purchase the recording will receive lifetime access to the workshop recording.
Important Note
This workshop is educational and does not provide individual medical or legal advice. Participation does not guarantee eligibility for school services.
Individual questions about a specific child can be scheduled separately as a consultation.
Note that special education laws, procedures, and guidelines are subject to change. The most up to date information has been used for this workshop.
There will be a question and answer session at the end of the workshop. Any future questions or child specific concerns must be scheduled separately at Hayley’s hourly rate for consultation (25 minutes of meeting on behalf of the client at the clinic = $65.00, 50 min = $105.00)
This includes time spent answering emails and providing individualized consultation on specific children
Who This Workshop Is For
• Families whose children currently receive preschool speech therapy
• Families considering school-based services, private therapy, or both
• Families who want a clear understanding of how speech services work in schools
• Families of children with moderate to severe speech or language needs
• Families who may not be able to continue private therapy long-term
This workshop is not recommended for children with age-appropriate speech errors and high ability to be understood by unfamiliar adults.
Families Will Leave With
• A clearer understanding of whether school-based speech services may be appropriate for their child
• Confidence navigating the referral and eligibility process
• Realistic expectations for timelines, services, and goals
• Helpful scripts and language for communicating with schools and IEP teams
Topics Covered
• Common misconceptions about school speech services
• Key differences between private therapy and school-based therapy
• What speech services can look like in schools
• How to request a school evaluation or make a referral
• Understanding the special education process
• Developmental norms vs. school eligibility considerations
• How eligibility decisions are made (educational impact vs. diagnosis)
• What happens if a child is found ineligible
• Understanding IEPs, goals, and progress monitoring
• Parent rights explained in clear, practical language
• How to respectfully advocate for your child
Live Q&A Session
The workshop will conclude with a live question and answer session.
Questions can be submitted anonymously before the workshop.
A transcript of the Q&A will be shared with participants after the session.
Workshop Purchase Includes
• Continued access to the workshop recording
• Email template for requesting a special education evaluation
• Script for calling the school to make a referral
• Questions to ask teachers and IEP teams
• Templates for organizing information about your child’s communication skills
• Handouts outlining the special education process
Optional Add-On
Families may purchase a brief written progress summary to bring to their child’s referral meeting, including:
• Child’s strengths
• Current speech/language needs
• Areas targeted in therapy
• A short summary of communication impact on learning
If interested in this optional add-on, it can be purchased prior to the live workshop or after!
Live Parent Workshop
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Format: Live virtual workshop (recorded)
Is your child currently receiving preschool speech therapy? Are you wondering what happens when they transition to school?
This workshop will help families understand how school-based speech services work, how to request an evaluation, and what to realistically expect during the eligibility and special education process.
Families who attend the live session or purchase the recording will receive lifetime access to the workshop recording.
Important Note
This workshop is educational and does not provide individual medical or legal advice. Participation does not guarantee eligibility for school services.
Individual questions about a specific child can be scheduled separately as a consultation.
Note that special education laws, procedures, and guidelines are subject to change. The most up to date information has been used for this workshop.
There will be a question and answer session at the end of the workshop. Any future questions or child specific concerns must be scheduled separately at Hayley’s hourly rate for consultation (25 minutes of meeting on behalf of the client at the clinic = $65.00, 50 min = $105.00)
This includes time spent answering emails and providing individualized consultation on specific children
Who This Workshop Is For
• Families whose children currently receive preschool speech therapy
• Families considering school-based services, private therapy, or both
• Families who want a clear understanding of how speech services work in schools
• Families of children with moderate to severe speech or language needs
• Families who may not be able to continue private therapy long-term
This workshop is not recommended for children with age-appropriate speech errors and high ability to be understood by unfamiliar adults.
Families Will Leave With
• A clearer understanding of whether school-based speech services may be appropriate for their child
• Confidence navigating the referral and eligibility process
• Realistic expectations for timelines, services, and goals
• Helpful scripts and language for communicating with schools and IEP teams
Topics Covered
• Common misconceptions about school speech services
• Key differences between private therapy and school-based therapy
• What speech services can look like in schools
• How to request a school evaluation or make a referral
• Understanding the special education process
• Developmental norms vs. school eligibility considerations
• How eligibility decisions are made (educational impact vs. diagnosis)
• What happens if a child is found ineligible
• Understanding IEPs, goals, and progress monitoring
• Parent rights explained in clear, practical language
• How to respectfully advocate for your child
Live Q&A Session
The workshop will conclude with a live question and answer session.
Questions can be submitted anonymously before the workshop.
A transcript of the Q&A will be shared with participants after the session.
Workshop Purchase Includes
• Continued access to the workshop recording
• Email template for requesting a special education evaluation
• Script for calling the school to make a referral
• Questions to ask teachers and IEP teams
• Templates for organizing information about your child’s communication skills
• Handouts outlining the special education process
Optional Add-On
Families may purchase a brief written progress summary to bring to their child’s referral meeting, including:
• Child’s strengths
• Current speech/language needs
• Areas targeted in therapy
• A short summary of communication impact on learning
If interested in this optional add-on, it can be purchased prior to the live workshop or after!
