It is budget and ordering time.  Can we get a running dialogue of “must haves”  for materials/resources to order for our practices (schools)?  My district is using a “zero? balance starting point and having us list our big ticket items (ASHA dues, convention/conference fees, etc.) and going from there…tools, materials, games, etc.

Licensing:

• Don’t forget about state dues/licensing fees along with ASHA if you have your CCC’s (or other licensing dues if you’re in another country)

Continuing Education:

• What conferences or online events will you be attending this year?

This Membership!

• Your membership to The Speech Therapy Solution can be paid through a purchase order through your school.  If you need help getting a purchase order set up, just email us!

Other Materials:

• This will depend on your setting and what types of problems you work with.  Here are some areas to consider:
  • Testing: Do you have enough assessment materials to evaluate the kids you typically see.  Is there anything missing in your arsenal?
  • Articulation:
    • Make sure you have a good set of articulation cards or a digital set like the Articulation Station app
    • Materials for every step of articulation therapy, such as for carry-over and syllable-level practice.  My eBook has all that and you get 30% off for being a member here (Use Promo Code TSTS30)!
  • Phonology:
    • Sets of minimal pair cards/materials, like Super Duper’s
  • Social Skills:
    • Pictures with social scenes, like Super Duper
  • Check out www.teacherspayteachers.com
    • Look for cheaper materials that will address the needs that your students have
  • Organizational Materials
    • Look for materials that will help you organize everything else!
  • AAC:
    • If you have students who use AAC, get a variety of devices to try with them:
      • Big Mac Button
      • Go Talk
      • I-Pad with Apps like Touch Chat