Expert Tips for Educators & Therapists

Real-World Case Management for SLPs: Data, Dismissal & Boundaries

In this episode of Bright Conversations, we’re talking about the real work of school-based SLPs—case management, data collection, boundaries, and burnout. Host Lisa Kathman is joined by Amanda Schaumburg, Texas-based SLP, private practice owner, and the creator of Panda Speech Publishing. Amanda shares her unconventional love for writing IEPs and offers tips for navigating the heavy (and often overlooked) case management responsibilities that come with school-based roles. She breaks down how she writes over 230 IEPs a year, manages a team of therapists, and still finds joy in the paperwork side of speech-language pathology. Whether you're a new SLP or a seasoned pro looking for practical strategies and mindset shifts, this episode offers empowering insights and real talk about what it means to create sustainable systems and boundaries in schools.

After the Summit: Bridging Speech and Literacy

What happens when speech and literacy stop living in separate boxes? In this Bright Conversations episode, Lauren Kline and Shelby Ford break down how connecting speech sound intervention with structured literacy leads to more meaningful progress for students. Packed with real-world strategies and Summit-inspired insights, this conversation is a must-read for SLPs across settings.

After the Summit: Anti-Ableist

In this follow-up conversation, Angela shares her lived experience navigating the field of speech-language pathology as a disabled professional and discusses how ableism—both implicit and explicit—shows up in clinical practice, therapy spaces, and educational systems. She breaks down what it means to offer truly anti-ableist care, why representation matters, and how clinicians can move from intention to action when it comes to disability inclusion.

When AAC Looks Random: How to Honor Intent and Spark Autonomy

When AAC use looks random, it’s often communication in progress. This SLP Summit session reframes unexpected AAC output through a neuro-affirming lens, helping clinicians better understand regulation, intent, and meaning in AAC use.

Perspectives in Practice: Bridging the Gap to Strengthen Supervisor Connections

Ableism shows up in speech-language pathology more often than we realize. In this SLP Summit session, a disabled clinician shares a framework for anti-ableist, disability-informed care that supports access, autonomy, and ethical practice.

S Sound Solutions: Cracking the Code for /s/ and S-Clusters

The /s/ sound requires more precision than it gets credit for. This SLP Summit session breaks down the mechanics of /s/ production and shares practical strategies to improve accuracy, reduce distortions, and support generalization beyond drills.

From Sounds to Sentences: Bridging Speech and Literacy in Everyday Sessions

Literacy challenges often start at the sound level. This SLP Summit session explores how speech sound development and sentence-level language skills support reading and writing, offering practical strategies SLPs can use to strengthen literacy through everyday therapy.

Anti-Ableist Care: A Disabled Clinician’s Perspective

Ableism often shows up in speech-language pathology in subtle but powerful ways. This SLP Summit session, grounded in the lived experience of a disabled clinician, offers a practical framework for anti-ableist, disability-informed care that affirms access, autonomy, and disabled identities.

Exploring the Spectrum: Identifying Non-Stereotypical Autism Traits

Many autistic students don’t fit the stereotypes we were taught. In this SLP Summit session, clinicians learn how to identify non-stereotypical autism traits, including subtle differences in language, social communication, routines, and regulation, so students aren’t overlooked or misunderstood.

Neuroaffirming in Real Life: Rethinking Goals, Language, and IEPs

What does neuroaffirming practice really look like? In this episode of Bright Conversations, Jessie Ginsburg and Chris Wenger share personal stories, practical strategies, and the mindset shifts needed to support autistic students without asking them to mask or be someone they’re not. A powerful episode for SLPs, educators, and families alike.

Who We Are and Our Stories: Exploring Identity, Culture, and Narratives

Identity is at the heart of how we communicate, learn, and connect. In this episode of Bright Conversations, bilingual SLP Sarah Little joins host Shontaye Glover-Jones to explore the intersections of culture, narrative development, and self-expression. If you’re seeking practical ways to create more inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for children, this conversation is a powerful place to start.

The Speech Shelf Story: Building Affordable Tools for SLPs

Becoming an SLP is expensive—far more than most students expect. In this episode of Bright Conversations, host Shontaye Glover-Jones and guest Sophia Ermmarino unpack the hidden costs of SLP education, the pressures placed on student clinicians, and why affordability and access matter now more than ever. If you're committed to a more equitable and transparent future for our field, this conversation is a must-listen.

The Origin Story of SLP Summit: Building Community, Connection, and Confidence

In this special edition of Bright Conversations, Shontaye Glover-Jones welcomes the brilliant minds behind one of the most beloved professional development events for SLPs — SLP Summit. Now entering its ninth year, the Summit has become a trusted staple for speech-language pathologists seeking community, clarity, and career-sustaining CEUs. You’ll hear from Lisa Kathman and Sarah Bevier, co-founders of SLP Toolkit, and Marisha Mets, founder of SLP Now, as they share the origin story of SLP Summit. From humble beginnings to a massive community movement, the trio opens up about what inspired the event, how they’ve grown it over nearly a decade, and why accessibility, affordability, and impact remain at its core. Whether you’ve attended every year or are brand new to the SLP Summit community, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, purpose, and people powering the event.

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