Interview with Zoë Watt

We trade the pull-out fix-it model for a collaborative MTSS approach that makes communication support part of everyday classroom learning. We share what it takes to build inclusive, sustainable school-based SLP services that respect teachers, centre equity, and actually work with real time and real people. • shifting from a medical model to MTSS and tiered supports • treating communication as a human right and an access need • embedding AAC, language, and speech sound goals in curriculum • using a workload approach as a mindset for decisions • coaching teachers and educational assistants through real-time support • building trust with families by aligning goals to routines • responding to barriers with empathy, clarity, and small wins • noticing feedback that shows systemic change is taking hold If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it. Share your experiments, your questions, your aha moments, because your experience matters and may be exactly what another SLP needs to hear. https://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.comMusic: Daniel Chui