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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 10 MIN

Reimagining School SLP: Collaboration, Tiers, And Sustainability

from The Aligned SLP · host Sarah Dowling

We trace a path from isolated pull-out therapy to a collaborative, tiered model that centres students and restores SLP sustainability. Through stories, strategies, and systems thinking, we show how shifting from caseload to workload builds capacity and real classroom impact.• redefining the SLP role from expert to partner• limits of pull-out therapy and missed authentic language• practical collaboration moves that stick in classrooms• MTSS tiers for universal, targeted, and intensive support• workload weighting and honest scheduling• collaborative referral pathways and “not yet” as a plan• valuing prevention, coaching, and capacity building• small steps to begin culture change and reduce burnoutFollow my podcastYou will hear inspirational and informative interviewsI will share exciting ways of thinkingI will guide you towards a more sensible, fun, creative and collaborative way of workinghttps://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.comMusic: Daniel Chui

We trace a path from isolated pull-out therapy to a collaborative, tiered model that centres students and restores SLP sustainability. Through stories, strategies, and systems thinking, we show how shifting from caseload to workload builds capacity and real classroom impact. • redefining the SLP role from expert to partner • limits of pull-out therapy and missed authentic language • practical collaboration moves that stick in classrooms • MTSS tiers for universal, targeted, and intensive sup...

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