Speech Therapy

Core Mission

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) support students in developing and applying their communication skills to succeed in the educational setting. They provide individualized evaluations and goals tailored to each student's needs.

Overview

• Pitt County Schools currently have 34 SLPs serving students Pre-K–12+.
• SLPs are case managers and related service providers who advocate for students, support teachers, and participate on district teams (MTSS, Autism Support, Unique Mealtime, Assistive Technology).
• SLPs assist with mass and MTSS hearing screenings and provide screening support when referrals are made.

Key Areas Addressed

• Speech sounds (articulation/phonology)
• Language comprehension and expressive language
• Stuttering (fluency)
• Social communication and pragmatic language
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Why This Matters?

Effective communication skills are fundamental to classroom learning, social participation, and long-term success. SLPs help remove communication barriers, in order for students to fully engage in school and in their future opportunities.

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Developmental Milestones

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Resources

Project Core