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Technical Assistance Paper for Speech and Language as a Related Service

DPS Memo 2009-099, Questions and Answers Regarding Speech/Language as a Related Service has been posted to the Florida Department of Education website at http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-5423/dps-2009-099.pdf.  This document updates and extends previous guidance, and includes questions and answers about identification of Speech/Language as a related service on the IEP or EP, provision of Speech/Language as a related service, and other related information.  Two attachments are included:  Appendix A is a flowchart of Guiding Questions for Determining the Need for Speech/Language as a Related Service – Revised June 2009, and Appendix B is a sample form that may be used to document Communication Impact on Special Education Services.  For additional information please contact Shannon Hall-Mills, Program Specialist, at Shannon.Hall-Mills@fldoe.org or (850) 245-0478.

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