Speech-Language Pathologist – (PGS)

Speech-Language Pathologist Growth Rubric

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) carry out formal and information assessments on students within the school, while making recommendations for students who are in need of speech-language services. The purpose of the Speech-Language Growth Rubric is to provide the following:

• Guide the continuous professional growth of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) (License Type: 215) and Speech Associates (SA) (License Type: 216)
• Determine if the SLP or SA is meeting professional standards, considering their specific roles and responsibilities
• Highlight the SLP or SA’s areas of strength and identify areas of growth
• Serve as a guide for speech-language professionals as they reflect on their own practices
• Provide shared understanding of priorities, goals, and expectations of quality practice

The following documents are provided for use with the Mississippi Professional Growth System for School Speech-Language Professional:

• Speech-Language Growth Rubric
• Speech-Language Growth Rubric Guidebook
• Speech-Language Informal and Formal Observation Form

Speech-Language Pathologist Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) observation and feedback cycles during the school year is required (two (2) informal, one (1) formal)
• High-quality feedback after each observation
• All SLPs and SAs must be observed using the Speech-Language Growth Rubric
• Professional Growth scores are due June 30

For additional information contact:

Keisha Dixon
KDixon@mdek12.org
601-359-3498
Education Program Development Specialist III
Office of Special Education