Enhancing Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Features of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).

Individual education programs (IEPs) are the foundation for guiding speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to develop appropriate interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students who qualify for speech-language services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There...

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Published in:Seminars in Speech & Language Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 147 - 162
Main Authors: Tran, Le M., Lober, Janet, Patton, James R.
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Thieme Medical Publishing Inc. 2021
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:Individual education programs (IEPs) are the foundation for guiding speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to develop appropriate interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students who qualify for speech-language services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There is a growing number of CLD students with speech-language impairments who need special attention given to their culture and language. This article highlights key culturally and linguistically responsive features to aid SLPs in developing meaningful IEPs for this diverse group of students.