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Public School Committee Purpose:
The purpose of the Committee on Public Schools (PSC) is to support, represent and advocate for public school personnel affiliated with the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA).
MSHA Mission Statement: The Mission of the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) is to provide professional support and development, public awareness, and advocacy for professionals in communication sciences and disorders and the individuals they serve.
The PSC is guided by all of the following:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Code of Ethics
- Scope of Practice
- Roles & Responsibilities of SLPs in Schools
- Practice Portals & Evidence Maps
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Michigan Public Health Code & the Department of Licensing Affairs
- LARA's Licensing SLP General Rules
- Michigan Rules of the Administration of Special Education (MARSE)
- Medicaid Provider Manual
- 2025 MSHA Guidelines for Speech & Language Evaluation, Eligibility & Service Delivery in Michigan Schools:
- https://www.michiganspeechhearing.org/docs/2025_MSHA_Guidelines_FINAL_PDF_1.pdf
- Professional learning modules for MSHA members coming soon!
- LARA SLP Licensure Information:
- LARA SLP Licensure FAQ:
- ASHA’s Certification Maintenance Information:
- ASHA’s Time Study Workload Calculator:
- Highlighted resources from around our state:
- Oakland Schools Guidance: Separating Difference from Disability in English Learners who Struggle: ttps://tinyurl.com/updatedOSELDifforDisGuidance
- Oakland Schools Guidance: Effective Interpretation Process for English Learners and Their Families: https://tinyurl.com/InterpretationGuidance
Use this form to indicate your wish to become a PSC member: https://forms.gle/Wfk5LKemoNSqvm5B9
The 2024-26 Vice-President for SLP Public Schools is Diane Katakowski, MA, CCC-SLP