Referrals Made Easy: The Low-Stress System Every School-Based SLP Needs

SLP Summit July 2025 – Session Recap

Every school-based SLP knows the referral process can be a time-consuming, emotionally charged maze. In Referrals Made Easy, SLP and systems expert Marisha Mets walks us through a calm, clear, and incredibly practical system that can help you feel confident—not overwhelmed—every time a potential referral lands on your caseload.

🎥 Watch a clip from the session below
Registration is available until Aug. 8, 2025—register now to access the full course and earn ASHA CEUs.

📋 A Framework That Frees Up Mental Space

Referrals can feel daunting—especially when you’re juggling packed schedules, push-in sessions, and IEP deadlines. Marisha’s system breaks it all down so you can:

• Streamline communication with staff and families

• Know exactly when a referral is warranted (and when it’s not)

• Reduce over-identification while staying student-centered

• Feel confident in your documentation and follow-up process

This session is filled with real-world tools and downloadables you can start using right away. Think checklists, flowcharts, and template scripts that help you have hard conversations with clarity and care.

💬 “Is this referral even necessary?”

Marisha tackles one of the most common—and stressful—questions SLPs face in schools. She shares red flags to look for, sample classroom observations, and collaboration tips to ensure students get the support they actually need (whether it comes from you or not).

You'll learn:

• How to track classroom observations efficiently

• What data to collect during trial interventions

• How to build a collaborative referral culture with teachers

• When and how to refer for additional evaluations

✅ Built for Busy SLPs

Whether you're new to the referral process or just need a refresh, this session will leave you with a system that feels do-able, respectful of time, and aligned with best practices.

Perfect for:

• Elementary & secondary school SLPs

• CFs navigating team dynamics

• Anyone tired of guessing and second-guessing their referral decisions

🎧  Check out the full course!

You can register for the SLP Summit through August 8, 2025! Registration is free with an optional ASHA add-on for $29.99 for all six courses. Courses must be viewed by Aug. 15, 2025 and you must opt in for ASHA credit after each course by August 31, 2025. 

🔖 This course was originally presented live at the July 2025 SLP Summit. Captions available on replays.

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