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Oregon Speech Language Pathologist Cohort Program. Fall Conference 2009. Presenters. Ashley Northam Oregon State Board of Examiners Terry Herzberg Malheur ESD Lindsay Baustien Willamette ESD. Goals of Presentation. To learn about the program
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Oregon Speech LanguagePathologist Cohort Program Fall Conference 2009
Presenters Ashley Northam Oregon State Board of Examiners Terry Herzberg Malheur ESD Lindsay Baustien Willamette ESD
Goals of Presentation • To learn about the program • To learn about the role of the district administrator • To learn about licensure • To review Cohort III recruitment materials • To answer questions
Background: Oregon Cohort Program through Nova Southeastern University • Program description • Requirements • Current cohorts • Scholarships
Oregon Cohort Perspective 1. How has this program allowed you to access graduate training in SLP? 2. What made you choose Nova and not a more traditional graduate program? 3. How rigorous is the Nova program from an academic standpoint?
Oregon Cohort Perspective • How is the Nova program different from the traditional graduate program as far as professionalism? 5. What effect has attending the Nova Oregon Cohort had on your professional practice as you are going through the program?
Oregon Cohort Perspective • What commitment have you made to your employer for the time after you complete the Nova Oregon Cohort program? Why did you make such a commitment? 7. How effective is this strategy for tackling the shortage of SLPs in Oregon schools?
Oregon Cohort Perspective • Do you think your completion of the Nova program in the Oregon Cohort will effect your desire to remain as an SLP in the Oregon schools? 9. What other comments would you like to make about your experiences with the Nova Oregon Cohort?
School District Perspective • Recruitment within district / ESD • Application process • Agreement • Mentoring • Reporting to ODE
Oregon Board of Examiners Perspective • Shortage in Oregon and nation • Licensure
Cohort III • Program begins February 2011 • Timeline for recruitment • Application Process • Scholarships available
Cohort III • Mentoring funds • Timeline for Cohort work • Requirements • Materials