Virtual Speech Therapy for Schools
Speech telepractice for students in all 50 states,
Licensed speech-language pathologists deliver live therapy, assessments and IEP support through telepractice, so every student gets the support on their IEP.
Over 10 Years of Telepractice Experience
We've been providing speech therapy through telepractice for more than a decade, well before it became common in schools. Our therapists know how to keep students engaged on screen, partner with your on-site staff, and keep IEP services running smoothly.
Engaging, play-based sessions designed for the screen
Familiarity with school documentation systems and IEP timelines
We anticipate your needs and stay in constant communication with your school sites
Who We Serve
We partner with public districts, charter and private schools, and county offices of education across the country. Schools usually call us when:
An SLP position has gone unfilled for months
Caseloads are high and timelines are slipping
A therapist goes on leave mid-year
Sites are rural or spread out
Students need bilingual, AAC or fluency expertise
What the Research Says
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recognizes telepractice as an appropriate way to deliver speech services, held to the same standard as in-person care.
In a study of 1,759 school-age children, students made comparable progress in speech sound therapy whether sessions were delivered by telepractice or in person. Similar results have been found for language, assessment and stuttering treatment.
No significant difference in progress
Reliable remote language assessment
Effective stuttering treatment by webcam
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Telepractice (Practice Portal).
Coufal et al. (2018). American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27(1).
Grogan-Johnson et al. (2011). International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 3(1).
Wales, Skinner & Hayman (2017). International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 9(1).
Sutherland et al. (2017). Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23(1).
Bridgman et al. (2016). Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 59(5).
The Telepractice Journey
From First Call to First Session
Consultation
Tell us about your students, service minutes and timelines. We match you with a speech-language pathologist licensed in your state, with the specialties your students need.
Setup
We run a quick tech check, build a schedule around your bell times and testing windows, and confirm an on-site point person to help students log in.
Progress
Your SLP leads live sessions, documents every visit, reports progress and joins IEP meetings. We check in with your team regularly along the way.
Ready to Close Your Speech Services Gap?
Is Telepractice Right for Your Students?
We assess every student first, and we'll tell you honestly when in-person services are the better choice.
A great fit for students who…
Work on articulation, language, fluency or social communication
Can attend to a screen for 20 to 30 minutes, with support if needed
Have a quiet space and a staff member nearby
Better in person for students who…
Need hands-on support, like feeding or tactile cueing
Can't yet attend to a screen, even with an adult nearby
Have vision, hearing or equipment needs the technology can't meet
Serving schools in greater Los Angeles? See our in-person speech, OT and ABA services.
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For most school-age students, yes. Studies show comparable progress for speech sound, language and fluency goals.
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All 50. Each SLP is licensed in the state where your students are located.
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Yes. We complete telepractice assessments with tools approved for remote use, and we join IEP meetings virtually.
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A device with a camera, a headset, reliable internet, a quiet space and a staff point person.
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It depends on which state your school is in. If one of our SLPs isn't already licensed there, we'll get that state's license before services begin, which can add some time. We'll give you a clear timeline during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Talk to Our School Programs Team
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Mikey Halstead
M.S., CCC-SLP
Director of Speech School Programs
mhalstead@sleatherapies.com