Speech-Language Pathologists in the public schools serve students with speech and/or language impairments.  A speech or language impairment is defined as “a communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance” (C.F.R. §300.8.).  Speech-Language Pathologists in the public schools serve various roles in supporting students with speech and language impairments, including evaluation, IEP development, and intervention. 

ESC Region 11 strives to maintain a program of staff development and technical assistance to assist Speech-Language Pathologists in the diagnosis of speech and language impairments and the provision of services based on current research, within the framework of federal and state regulations.

• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Texas Speech-Language and Hearing Association (TSHA)
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• Texas Education Agency
• S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
• ESC Region 11 Assistive Technology