Grow with Parallel

In our first edition of Parallel Behind the Scenes, we talked with one of our fantastic Speech Language Pathologists, Natalie Bianco. From her early career motivations to her current work at Parallel Learning, we discuss a range of topics, including the challenges and advantages of virtual SLP therapy, the importance of creating supportive learning environments, and the personal rewards of empowering individuals to reach their full communication potential.

Parallel Behind the Scenes: Natalie Bianco, M.A. CCC-SLP/L

Discover essential strategies for special education directors to navigate complex challenges, manage IEP teams, address equity, and foster student success with impactful decisions.

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Navigating Complex Challenges: Key Decision-Making Strategies for Special Education Directors

Discover practical self-care tips for educators and clinicians to recharge over winter break. Learn how to prevent burnout, prioritize wellness, and start the new year refreshed.

From Burnout to Balance: Winter Break Tips for Educators and Clinicians

Mental Health

Learn the steps to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Michigan, including education requirements, certification process, and helpful tips to advance your career in speech therapy.

How to Become a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Michigan

Discover the latest trends shaping the future of speech-language pathology. Learn about the impact of teletherapy, social-emotional learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion on SLP practice. Gain insights into emerging technologies and best practices for the 2024-2025 school year.

Top SLP Trends to Watch for the 2024-2025 School Year

Explore 10 innovative summer activities designed to boost your clinical practice. Discover creative and effective ways to enhance your skills and improve patient outcomes.

10 Summer Activities for Clinicians to Boost Their Practice This Year

Educator Guide

Explore the vast array of career paths available to Speech-Language Pathologists and find your perfect fit. From clinical practice to research and beyond, chart your course to success with insights from the Parallel Learning Blog.

Ultimate SLP Career Guide: An Overview of Specialty Paths to Find Your Best Fit

Explore innovative and practical strategies to maintain engagement in telepractice sessions. Discover expert insights and tips to keep the energy alive in virtual learning environments. Read more on the Parallel Learning blog.

Keeping the Spark Alive: Engaging Strategies for Telepractice Sessions

Teletherapy

Discover comprehensive insights and resources for advancing your career as a Speech-Language Pathologist through continuing education. Explore valuable tips, tools, and strategies to enhance your skills and stay current in this dynamic field.

The Ultimate Guide to Continuing Education for Speech-Language Pathologists

Craft targeted interventions with ease using our curated bank of 80 customizable IEP goals for speech-language pathologists. Empower student progress and communication skills effectively. Explore now with Parallel Learning.

SLP IEP Goal Bank: 80 Customizable IEP Goals for Speech-Language Pathologists

Discover the crucial roles and responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in this comprehensive blog. Uncover the diverse range of tasks these professionals undertake to support individuals with speech and language challenges. Explore the vital role of Speech-Language Pathologists in academic, social, and emotional development. Learn how they collaborate with educators, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide personalized interventions.

Speech Language Pathologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Streamline your mid-year IEP updates with this comprehensive SLP IEP goal bank. Find customizable speech therapy goals, progress monitoring tips, and resources to maximize student success. Perfect for speech-language pathologists!

The Ultimate Mid-Year SLP IEP Goal Bank for Speech Pathologists

IEP

Gain valuable insights into IEP development for students with dyslexia. This guide provides practical tips and examples to help create tailored IEPs that meet individual student needs.

A Comprehensive Guide to Developing Effective Dyslexia IEPs

Dyslexia

Weigh the pros and cons of ASHA CEU certification. Explore alternative options and make an informed decision about your career path.

Should You Pay for ASHA Continuing Education?

Transform your teletherapy sessions with our comprehensive blueprint for success. Discover effective tactics and strategies to enhance engagement and effectiveness in online therapy sessions. Elevate your teletherapy practice with expert guidance from the Parallel Learning Blog.

Teletherapy Blueprint: Comprehensive Tactics to Elevate Your Online Sessions

Explore parent-friendly SLP job options, comparing W2 and 1099 roles, with a focus on teletherapy opportunities. Find the best work-life balance for your speech-language pathology career.

Parent-Friendly SLP Jobs: W2 or 1099 Teletherapy Options

Discover essential tips for acing your next Speech-Language Pathologist job interview with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to prepare effectively and stand out to potential employers with expert advice from Parallel Learning.

Your Speech-Language Pathologist Interview Guide: Ace Your Next SLP Job Interview with These 7 Tips

Learn the steps to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in California, including education requirements, certification process, and helpful tips to advance your career in speech therapy.

How to Become a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in California

Discover the pros and cons of working as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a provider company versus being an independent contractor. Explore which path offers more stability, flexibility, and benefits for your career in speech therapy.

Stability Meets Flexibility: Provider Company vs. Independent Contractor for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

Enhance your collaborative skills as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with our expert tips. Dive into our insightful guide offering 10 valuable strategies for successful collaboration with other professionals. Elevate your practice and foster interdisciplinary teamwork on the Parallel Learning Blog.

Collaborating for Success: 10 Tips for SLPs Working with Other Professionals

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your earnings as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with our comprehensive guide to compensation packages. Discover valuable tips and insights to optimize your SLP career path on the Parallel Learning Blog.

Maximize Your Earnings: The Ultimate Guide to SLP Compensation Packages

Elevate your virtual speech therapy sessions with our top 10 tips for success in telepractice. Discover effective strategies to enhance engagement and maximize outcomes in online therapy sessions. Unlock the potential of virtual speech therapy with expert guidance from the Parallel Learning Blog.

Power Up Your Telepractice: Top 10 Tips for Effective Virtual Speech Therapy

This SLP survival guide equips you with effective strategies to manage stress, prioritize self-care, and collaborate with colleagues. Learn how to create systems for organization, celebrate student achievements, and plan a summer that balances rest and professional development. Finish the year strong and energized – you've got this!

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Spring Forward Without Burning Out: SLP Survival Guide for the End of the School Year

Can a shared roadmap enhance diverse learning paths? Explore the potential benefits and challenges of using standardized curriculum within specialized education services, including gifted education, ESL, and special needs. Discover why responsible implementation is key to unlocking a future where every student thrives on their unique learning journey.

The Benefits of Standardized Curriculum in Specialized Education Services

Session 2 of Informed and Ahead gets real about the mid-fall reality: some students aren’t making progress, some IEPs aren’t being implemented as written, and vague progress reports won’t protect districts or kids. This recap walks leaders through the exact steps Dr. Bateman recommends—auditing service delivery, tightening progress monitoring, adjusting IEPs early, and building systems that support staff. Plus: all session handouts are linked for easy use.

Informed and Ahead, Session 2 Recap: Making IEPs Work Before It’s Too Late

IEP

8 min

Effective Strategies for Communicating with Students Who Have Language and Communication Disorders

Discover effective communication strategies to support students with language and communication disorders. Learn practical tools and best practices for special educators to enhance engagement and understanding in the classroom.

Learn effective self-care strategies to help school social workers combat burnout and achieve a healthier work-life balance. Discover practical tips for managing stress and emotional challenges in the social work profession.

From Burnout to Balance: Self-Care Strategies for School Social Workers

Social Work

Parallel Behind the Scenes: Libbie Pettigrew

Discover the best summer tech tools to enhance speech and language development. Explore both free and paid options to support effective learning and communication skills.

Summer Tech Tools to Boost Speech & Language Development (Free & Paid Options)

Explore our comprehensive glossary of special education and clinical terms to better understand key concepts and terminology. Perfect for educators, parents, and professionals.

Comprehensive Glossary of Terms

Explore our comprehensive Summer Professional Development Guide for Special Educators. Learn how to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and prepare for the upcoming school year with expert tips and resources.

Summer Professional Development Guide for Special Educators: Boost Your Skills & Knowledge

Educator Guide

Discover practical summer learning strategies to support students with speech and language delays. Enhance communication skills and keep progress on track during the break with these expert tips.

Summer Learning Strategies for Students with Speech & Language Delays

Gain comprehensive insights into the world of telepractice for school psychologists with our detailed guide. Explore effective strategies, tools, and best practices designed for providing remote psychological services to students. Navigate the challenges and maximize the benefits of telepractice in the educational setting. Read more on the Parallel Learning blog.

Telepractice for School Psychologists: A Complete Guide

School Psychology

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Telepractice for School Social Workers: A Complete Guide

This comprehensive guide provides school social workers with the knowledge and skills they need to provide effective teletherapy services to their students. It covers a wide range of topics, including ethical considerations, scope of practice, service delivery, documentation guidelines, and practical tips.

Social Work

This blog post provides a comprehensive guide to telepractice for special education teachers. It covers a wide range of topics, including the benefits of teleservices, the code of ethics for special education teachers who provide teleservices, the scope of practice for special education teachers who provide teleservices, how to deliver effective teleservices, how to document teleservices, and how to collaborate with other members of the school team. The blog post also provides some practical tips for special education teachers who are new to teleservices.

Telepractice for Special Education Teachers: A Complete Guide

Explore our comprehensive guide to implementing telepractice for speech-language pathologists. Discover effective strategies, tools, and best practices for delivering remote speech and language services. Learn how to navigate the challenges and leverage the benefits of telepractice in providing comprehensive care to clients. Read more on Parallel Learning.

Telepractice for Speech-Language Pathologists: A Complete Guide

Curious about the essential roles and responsibilities of school social workers in education? Explore the vital roles and responsibilities of school social workers in education and learn how they play a crucial role in enhancing students' well-being and fostering a positive school environment in our insightful blog.

School Social Workers: Roles and Responsibilities

Social Work

Remote services and tele-assessment have been increasing over the last several years, even more so post-pandemic. Parallel has built a tele-assessment platform to conduct virtual psychological assessments to diagnose Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning and thinking differences. As clinicians, you may have curiosities around the process and validity of tele-assessment. We spoke with our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Jordan Wright, to answer your frequently asked questions.

For Clinicians: Tele-assessment Q&A

Evaluations

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School Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Discover the essential roles and responsibilities of school psychologists in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their vital contributions to student well-being, academic success, and supporting inclusive learning environments. Gain insights into the diverse range of services provided by school psychologists and their impact on educational settings.

School Psychology

As Speech-Language providers, you may be wondering how virtual SLP services and therapy work, how valid the services are, and what virtual speech-language therapy looks like in terms of relationships with schools and parents. We spoke to Shauna Beyer, the lead SLP for Parallel Learning, to answer your frequently asked questions.

Virtual Speech-Language Therapy Q&A