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Binder System for Data Collection

SLP data collectionFrom discussions with my SLP friends and what I have read on several other blogs, we are all always trying to refine our data collection.  I know for myself, I love to see what other people are doing…so of course I thought I would share my own system, which continues to be changed a little every year.  I am a fan of paper and pen…I know with the explosion of iPads in therapy, a lot of therapists are using digital data collection.  I happen to think this is fabulous; however, I do not currently use it.  What am I waiting for?  Someone to buy me an iPad šŸ™‚

First up…organization.  Last school year I started using binders to store student data, one for each grade level.  I really like this system for a lot of reasons.  Its easy to keep things organized, I have easy access to each student’s progress, and it’s portable.  I keep all the binders in a crate next to my desk and grab what I need before each session starts.  I have dividers to separate speech vs. language students, then each student has a tab.  At the front of each binder I keep a copy of Common Core Standards for Language and for Speaking & Listening for reference.  You can find those in my TPT store.  In the pockets I keep different things…sound reference sheets, stimulus sheets, etc.

This is an example of the data sheet I use.  I can’t take credit for its design, but I honestly have  no idea where I got it either.  It has 9 blocks and I copy them double sided…it works out so that I have one page per quarter (if I see the student twice a week, which is the majority of my caseload).  It gives me the flexibility to take numerical data, as well as anecdotal data.  I’ve used this form for a couple of years now and its my favorite of what I have tried.  You can download my data collection form HERE.


I also like to have my students get involved with their own progress monitoring…this can be extremely motivating and they love it!  They can’t wait to calculate their percentages at the end of our session and graph it on their chart.  I let them do the calculations themselves on my giant calculator (Dollar Store find!) and they use a marker to color the graph it on the chart.  This way, they know exactly where they are and where they need to be.  They each keep a copy of the chart above in their speech folder.  When they master their goal, I draw a huge smily face and hang it up in my room on the “Wall of Speech Stars”.  You can download it HERE.

So that’s how I operate for data collection…  for now šŸ™‚ Is there a method to YOUR madness?

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  1. EmilyK711 says

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    Where did you find the CCS reference sheet? It’s laid out so nicely!

  2. SLP Gone Wild says

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    I made it because I couldn’t find one that was what I wanted. I can post them if you’d like a copy of all grade levels! Just let me know šŸ™‚

    • Anonymous says

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      Your ideas are awesome! I would love copies of CCS reference sheets for each grade level and your artic scale. Thank you in advance.
      KathleenPerras@yahoo.com

    • Anonymous says

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      You always share such helpful things for me. Your activities are awesome as well. I would like copies of the artic scale and the CCS sheets for all grade levels. My email is penny.r.clemetson@sendit.nodak.edu

      Thank you.

    • Anonymous says

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      Hi there, I love your blog. Could you also send me the CCS sheets for all grade levels? Thanks.
      apaul8@slu.edu

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      The CCS sheets are on the blog: K-5 and 6-12

  3. Stampngrl says

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    I’d be interested in the CCS reference sheets by grade level, also! I just found your blog and love your freebies! I’m always looking for new ideas and materials to keep myself motivated as well as my students šŸ™‚ Thank you for sharing your ideas!!! Can you send me a copy of your Artic. Scale, also?

    Sue (stampngrl@hotmail.com)

  4. SLP Gone Wild says

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    Thanks!!! I am working on a blog post all about CCSS and will probably post it tomorrow. I am planning to include my reference sheets and some other stuff I have found helpful. I will definitely email you the artic scale! Thank you for reading and am so glad you are finding the freebies useful! Keep checking back šŸ™‚

  5. Veronica says

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    I would also love to have a copy! Please email me at VeronicaSykesSLP@gmail.com

    Thank you!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I sent it! Please let me know if you do not get it!

  6. bm5513 says

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    I would like a copy of your articulation scale pretty pleasE bm5513@comcast.net

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Sent! Let me know if you don’t get it šŸ™‚

  7. ShannanW says

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    Hi Jenn,

    I am getting ready for September and would love a copy of your articulation scale for my students folders (sweimer@pioneercsd.org). THANKS as always!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent it! Let me know if you don’t get it!

  8. April Bushman says

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    Hi Jenn,

    I would love to have a copy of your articulation scale if you don’t mind! Looks very useful! My email is april.bushman@gmail.com

    Thanks so much!! šŸ™‚

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent it!

  9. almeilleur says

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    I just discovered your blog today and love it! I have been looking for a good way to keep artic goals in check. Would you be willing to email me the Articulation Progress Scale also? My email is: 8.ameilleur@heritageacademies.com.

    Thanks so much!!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Thank you!! Glad you discovered it šŸ™‚ I just sent it off, let me know if you don’t get it!

  10. katy oubs says

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    I would love to get a copy of the articulation progress scale. Please send me an email at katyoubs@yahoo.com. Thank you so much!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I sent it! Let me know if you don’t get it šŸ™‚

  11. sommerje says

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    I’d love a copy of your articulation progress scale. Please send it to sommerje@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

  12. jessica.conrad2 says

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    I’d like a copy of those forms too, please. jessica.conrad2@gmail.com thank you!!!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Sent! Let me know if you don’t get it šŸ™‚

    • Anonymous says

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      I LOVE your blog and I would also love a copy of these forms too!
      withanne27@hotmail.com

  13. Sharon says

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    I just discovered your blog and love it! You are actually creating and doing all those organization things that I have thought of, but have done nothing about – congrats! I would love a copy of your articulation progress scale at: swindellsharon@lakelocal.org thank you so much!!!!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Thank you so much šŸ™‚ I am glad to hear someone else can benefit from my craziness! I just sent it to you, let me know if you don’t get it.

  14. Emily says

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    Hi, I’d love a copy of the articulation scale as well! Great blog
    Easpurk@gmail.com

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Thanks!!! I just sent it, let me know if you don’t get it šŸ™‚

  15. Kristin Gustason says

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    I love your Articulation Progress Scale! Could you please send me a copy? kgustason@olean.wnyric.org

    Thanks!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Well…I can’t take credit for it but I am glad I could share it with you! I just sent it off, let me know if you don’t get it šŸ™‚

  16. Ann says

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    I would love a copy of the articulation scale

    annstinytalkeres@gmail.com

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent it off!

  17. Ehutchinson says

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    I would like a copy of the progress scale as well.

    erin.hutchinson@live.com

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent it šŸ™‚

    • Ehutchinson says

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      I don’t know what happened, I think I may have deleted it :(. Can you send it again?

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      No prob! I just sent it again šŸ™‚

  18. Jillian Roman says

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    I would love a copy of the Articulation Progress Scale if possible! It looks so useful! I’d really appreciate it šŸ™‚ Thanks!

    roman.jillian@gmail.com

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent it!

  19. Christine Kelly says

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    I would also love a copy of the Articulation Progress Scale. Thank you!
    Christine

    kckelly93@gmail.com

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Sent!

  20. saznorelli says

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    I would LOVE a copy of each of the docs (the data sheet and the artic progress scale). I’m a new SLP and data collection is killing me right now!

    my email is srnorelli@gmail.com

    thanks! sara

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent them! Data collection can be rough until you figure out what works for you! You will get there šŸ™‚

  21. Soraya Cleary says

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    I would love a copy of the articulation progress scale- if you could send it to scleary@tvusd.k12.ca.us that would be awesome šŸ™‚

  22. meagan says

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    Hey Jenn,

    Would you be able to send me a copy of both of the data sheets? I’d love to use them! jsemlebest@gmail.com
    Thanks! Meagan

  23. Kellie says

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    I’d also love a copy of your data collection sheets! My email is klsjohnson@gmail.com. I’ve enjoyed your website and you’ve given me some great ideas! Thanks.

    Kellie

  24. Natalie West says

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    I would love a copy of your artic progress scale. Thank you for your blogs : )
    Natalie
    slpnat12@gmail.com

  25. Kbalsamo says

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    Hello from Malaysia,

    I’d love a copy of the data collection sheets, and the CCS reference sheets by grade level. Many Thanks! I’m so glad I found your blog. I work at the International School of Kuala Lumpur, and am the SLP for PS – 5th. I’m from Baltimore, MD originally and worked in public school.
    Kate

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      WOW! That’s so cool! Send me your email and I will send you the data sheets. You can find the reference sheets in this post:

      http://crazyspeechworld.blogspot.com/2012/07/common-core-standards-and-slp.html

  26. Kathy Vanderbeck says

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    I would like a copy of the artic progress scale and data sheets too please! kvanderb@ccs.k12.in.us Thanks

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent them…let me know if you don’t get it šŸ™‚

  27. aatellez says

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    I would love a copy of the artic data sheet!

    aa.tellez.aa@gmail.com

    Thank you so much!

  28. Jennifer says

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    Is it too late to ask for an email of your artic scale and the grade level CCS reference sheets? Just found your blog today and it’s awesome!
    Jvanwinkke@hadleyschools.org

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Never to late! The CCS reference sheets are on this blog post:

      http://crazyspeechworld.blogspot.com/2012/07/common-core-standards-and-slp.html

      I emailed the data sheets šŸ™‚

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I got a failure notice for your email address šŸ™

  29. Brusk1ak says

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    I would so appreciate a copy of the articulation progress sheet, and with permission, to share it with my fellow graduate students!

    brusk1ak@cmich.edu

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      I just sent it!

  30. Dee Crumb says

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    Hi Jenn,

    First I want to thank you for all of your creative materials, I just love them. Could you send me the Articulation Progress scale and your data form? I would greatly appreciate it.
    jcrumb@pycsd.org

    Thank you so much,
    Jeorgann

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Thank you Jeorgann! I just emailed you šŸ™‚

  31. Sarah says

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    I would love the Articulation Progress Scale. Thank you so much! sgay44@gmail.com

  32. Andrea says

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    Would love a copy of the Articulation Progress Scale! Thank you!
    aodonnell@rocklin.k12.ca.us

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Sent!

  33. Anonymous says

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    Would love a copy of the Articulation Progress Scale! Thank you! cwilliam@bucksiu.org

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Sent šŸ™‚

  34. Anonymous says

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    Good Morning! What a wonderful site and resource for us SLP’s! Thank you for offering the Articulation Progress Scale. Could you please email at Curliecg@aol.com

    Thank you SOO much!

    • SLP Gone Wild says

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      Thank you!! I just sent it šŸ™‚

  35. Leah Musgrave says

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    Hi Jen, I just discovered your site this past weekend and spent several hours reading your blogs. You have a wealth of information shared and it’s all wonderful! I have downloaded your CCSS info..Thanks! Would LOVE to ave your Artic Progress Scale. Thanks! (leahjm_97@msn.com)

  36. Anonymous says

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    I would love a copy of your data collection and articulation progress scale. mdellavella@gowcsd.org

    Thanks!

  37. Anonymous says

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    Hi, Jenn. I would like a copy of the Articulation Progress Scale. Thanks so much. tmpetway@hotmail.com

  38. Anonymous says

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    I’m interested in the articulation progress scale. Thank you! lexieslp@yahoo.com

  39. Anonymous says

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    just found your blog–it’s great! Please send me the CCS and Marzano Artic Progress Scale. thanks! megp@monte.k12.mn.us

  40. Anonymous says

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    Would you please send me a copy of the artiulcation progress scale too? It looks like just what I need to track my student growth goal that I must present to administration. It would be very much appreciated. syversonl@trentonschools.com

  41. Anonymous says

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    I would LOVE a copy of your articulation progress scale when you are able. It looks awesome! Thanks in advance šŸ™‚
    Tracey… tracey.froemke(at)sendit(dot)nodak(dot)edu

  42. Anonymous says

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    Please send me a copy of your artic. progress scale. That is a creative way to track students’ progress:)
    Heather….habney@richlandone.org

  43. Anonymous says

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    Please send me a copy of the articulation progress scale. Thank you, R
    rhoff@bethsd.org

  44. Elizabeth says

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    Please send me the new progress scale! Looking forward to using this! Thank you.
    speech-e@twcny.rr.com

  45. Anonymous says

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    Would love your artic progress scale! Thanks for your support!
    Mkw56@verizon.net

  46. Anonymous says

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    I would like the articulation progress scale, please šŸ™‚ lportener@gmail.com

  47. Anonymous says

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    Hi there,

    Would love a copy of the artic progress scale. Please e-mail it to lpaterson@sd70.bc.ca

    Thanks so much,

    Lindsay

  48. Anonymous says

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    I would love a copy of the artic scale- sandersmg@gmail.com Thanks!

  49. Heather Kirtley says

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    I would like a copy of the artic scale , please. –heather.kirtley@warren.kyschools.us

  50. Anonymous says

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    May I please have a copy of your articulation progress scale. Thank you so much :o) qtn822@gmail.com

  51. Anonymous says

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    I’m also interested in your artic chart! My e-mail is jan98@unh.edu. Thanks!

  52. Anonymous says

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    I would love a copy of your artic progress scale! Thanks for sharing! kimhv@aol.com

  53. Anonymous says

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    I would love a copy of your Articulation Progress scale and your data form. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!
    lwest@robla.k12.ca.us

  54. Anonymous says

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    Hi Jenn, I could really use a copy of that data sheet and the Artic Progress scale. I’m in my first year as an SLP and I can use all the help I can get! Thanks for your great ideas! ledforel@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

  55. Melissa says

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    Could I please get a copy of the data sheet and the Artic Progress scale. My email is melissabyrumslp@yahoo.com

  56. Anonymous says

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    Your ideas are AMAZING! I would love copies of CCS reference sheets for each grade level and your artic scale. Thank you in advance.

    “EMAILANJLEE@GMAIL.COM

  57. Anonymous says

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    Jenn,
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful resources with us. I would love a copy of your Artic Progress scale. That looks SO neat. Please email me at bzoller@fergflor.org

  58. SLP Gone Wild says

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    Ok, I think I am caught up and sent to everyone, but if I missed you, please feel free to send me an email!

    SLPgoneWiLd@gmail.com

  59. Taydertot15 says

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    I was wondering if you would be so kind and send me copies as well? This would help me out greatly and make things so much easier! Thank you, Taylor taylorschwarzSLP@gmail.com

  60. Anonymous says

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    I would love copies of your data sheet and progress scale. Please and thank you!!! t.gunderman@hotmail.com

  61. Condalor MC says

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    wow..i would love to have a copy of the articulation scale
    kayepee12@gmail.com thanks!

  62. Helen in NZ says

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    Hi, I’d love a copy of your Articulation Progress scale please. helen@arohanui.school.nz

    Thanks v much šŸ™‚

  63. SLP Gone Wild says

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    Sent!

  64. Schrunk House says

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    Hi Jenn,

    Could I please get a copy of your Articulation Progress Scale please?? My e-mail address is abbeymschrunk@gmail.com

    Thank you! šŸ™‚

    Abbey in Nebraska

  65. Anonymous says

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    Hi Jenn,

    Could I also please get a copy of your Articulation Progress Scale please?? My e-mail address is christined321@yahoo.com

    Thank you so very much!!

  66. Anonymous says

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    Hi Jenn, I would love a copy of the articualtion progress chart. My kids are always asking when graduation will happen! My email is dcloran@rsu67.org
    P.S. I love all your ideas!

  67. SLP Gone Wild says

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    Sent!

  68. Anonymous says

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    Hi Jenn, I would love a copy of your articulation progress chart. Thanks so much!! Your blog is awesome, I am already getting excited for next year with all of these new ideas!! šŸ™‚ Stephaniedkirk@gmail.com

  69. Anonymous says

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    Hi,
    Please send me the Articulation Progress Scale. I am in need of major help with my data colleciton!! Thank You for all of your help!! tbspeech@yahoo.com

    Thanks, Tracie

  70. Anonymous says

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    Hi Jenn,
    Wow you’re blog is so popular! MayI have a copy of your Articulation Progress Scale, pretty please? I tried searching for a PDF version online but couldn’t find it. Thank you kindly!

    – Venetta
    VenettaB@gmail.com

    • Anonymous says

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      *your blog

  71. SLP Gone Wild says

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    Sent! Thanks you guys!

  72. Emily says

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    Would it be possible to get a copy of your articulation progress chart? I’ve tried searching online for a copy but can’t find it. Thanks! emanne_77@hotmail.com

  73. Anonymous says

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    I just found your blog and am now following you on TpT šŸ™‚
    Can you please send me a copy of the Articulation Progress Scale? I looks great! Thank you in advance.
    krodgers@whd147.org

  74. Amy says

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    Can I have a copy of your Articulation Progress scale?

    Thanks,
    amy1006@hotmail.com

    • Jenn says

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      I can’t share it anymore for copyright reasons šŸ™

  75. Michelle says

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    Hello!

    I am currently an SLP grad student and I can’t seem to find your Articulation Progress Scale. Is there anyway I can still get a copy?

    Thanks šŸ™‚

    • Michelle says

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      Just kidding, the latest comments finally loaded! Thanks anyways! Can it be found on your TPT site or anywhere else?

  76. wendy says

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    I would love a copy of your data sheet and articulation scale.

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Floof by Heidi McKinnon is an adorable new book that follows a silly cat that is doing what most cats do… getting into everything and taking naps!

What I love most about this story is the minimal words on each page, with fantastic illustrations that tell a bit of a different story. This is absolutely perfect to get your kids engaged and chatting about all the things they see Floof doing (and target verbs, prepositions, expanding utterances, and about a hundred other skills)

So many speech and language opportunities with this one, it’s a MUST read!  Want the link? Comment ā€œFloofā€ and I’ll send you right over to Amazon so you can grab your own copy. 

I was provided with a copy of Floof in exchange for a review, but opinions and recommendations are all mine šŸ¤
Another semester done, another group of amazing wo Another semester done, another group of amazing women steal my heart ā¤ļø So dang lucky to get to do this work, SO proud of these future SLPs 🫶

Something that has been heavy on my heart lately::: I wish SLPs stop demonizing grad school, it’s such a problem especially on social. There are tons of people, me included, working really hard to make sure these young people have great experiences. Is it hard?  Hell yes. But can it also be amazing? Hell yes.

And if you had a terrible experience, what are you doing to change it for others?  Complaining about it on social is only doing harm to our field… and that’s fresh from the mouths of my students. It makes them anxious and scared and is such a negative influence. 

How about instead, we talk about boundaries and balancing it all, how to have difficult conversations and self advocacy, growth mindsets and overcoming challenges. How about we help prepare them instead of scare them? 

Just a thought 🌸 

Signed a tired clinical supervisor who pours her heart and soul into her grad students 🩷
For 13 years I worked as an SLP in the schools. I For 13 years I worked as an SLP in the schools. I was so happy there, I never thought I would leave… I imagined having a whole happy career in an elementary school and retiring and that would be that. 

But it wasn’t. 

The pandemic hit and I started to drown in that life that I used to love so much. So I left. And everyone said how brave I was, but I was so scared and sad and confused. Without being a school SLP, I didn’t know who I was anymore. How was my identity as a human so wrapped up in my job?  I started questioning whether or not I even wanted to be an SLP anymore. 

But I did. 

I found my way back through opportunity after opportunity. These doors that opened, led me back to my passion for a field I love. And it looks a whole lot different now than I ever imagined.

And that’s good.

We are so lucky to work in a field filled with possibilities. I tell my grad students all the time, you don’t have to pick a path and walk it forever. What works now, may not work for you in 5 years. Hell, it may not work next year. 

Stop putting pressure on yourselves and each other to be something specific. Med SLP, school SLP, peds, adults… we can do it ALL.

We grow, we change, we keep going. THAT Is where the beauty is 🩵 create the life you love and screw what you’re ā€œsupposedā€ to do.
Unbelievable. That’s all I got. Unbelievable. That’s all I got.
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