Educational Support Services for Schools
Partnering with Schools to Support Student Success
At PASTS we specialize in providing speech and language therapy services directly within schools, ensuring that students receive the support they need in the most effective learning environment. By contracting with public and private schools, we help educational teams meet compliance requirements, close learning gaps, and empower students to thrive academically and socially.
Why Partner With Us?
- Experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs): Our clinicians are licensed, certified, and skilled in working with diverse student populations, from preschool through high school. They have extensive experience with SEIS and other IEP documentation formats.
- Flexible Service Models: We offer direct therapy, consultation, screenings, evaluations, and staff training—customized to your school’s unique needs.
- Seamless Integration: We collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to provide therapy that aligns with educational goals and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Compliance and Documentation: Our team ensures timely assessments, thorough documentation, and adherence to state and federal education guidelines.
Services We Provide
- Speech and Language Screenings – Identify students who may need additional support.
- Comprehensive Evaluations – Assess communication skills and provide clear, actionable reports.
- Individual and Group Therapy – Evidence-based intervention delivered within the school setting.
- IEP Support and Participation – Attendance at meetings, goal development, and progress monitoring.
- Teacher and Staff Collaboration – Strategies to support communication in the classroom.
- Professional Development –Webinars and training to build staff confidence in supporting speech and language needs.
Benefits for Schools
- Streamlined access to professional SLPs without the need for full-time hires.
- Increased student access to services, reducing delays and waitlists.
- Enhanced academic performance through improved communication skills.
- Ongoing collaboration with your educational team for consistent support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What educational support services do you provide to public and private schools?
Peninsula Associates Speech Therapy Services (PASTS) provides educational support services for public schools, private schools, and other educational settings. Our services may include speech-language evaluations, direct therapy services, consultation, AAC support, social communication support, staff collaboration, and individualized communication intervention for students with a variety of speech and language needs.
We work collaboratively with schools to support functional communication, academic participation, and student success across educational environments. Services are personalized based on the needs of the student, school team, and learning setting while maintaining a flexible and collaborative approach to care and communication support.
How can school-based speech and language support help students succeed academically and socially?
Speech and language skills play an important role in classroom learning, social interactions, and everyday communication. School-based speech and language support may help students improve skills related to understanding directions, expressing ideas, participating in conversations, answering questions, problem-solving, social communication, reading comprehension, and classroom participation.
At PASTS, our goal is to support communication skills that help students function more confidently and successfully in educational settings. Therapy and support services are individualized based on each student’s communication needs, academic demands, and social environments to encourage meaningful progress across school and daily life activities.
Do you partner with schools to help fill staffing gaps or support compliance needs?
Yes. PASTS partners with schools and educational programs to help support speech-language service needs within the school setting. This may include assisting schools with staffing support, speech-language therapy services, evaluations, consultations, and communication-related educational support.
Our team understands the importance of maintaining consistent services for students while supporting school-based communication goals and compliance responsibilities. We work collaboratively with educational teams to provide flexible, individualized support that helps students continue receiving the speech and language services they need within their academic environment.
Can your team collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and families?
Yes. Collaboration is an important part of the educational support services provided at PASTS. Our speech-language pathologists work closely with teachers, special education staff, school teams, caregivers, and families to help support communication goals across learning environments.
This collaborative approach helps encourage consistency between therapy, classroom participation, home routines, and social interactions. Communication between providers, educators, and families may include progress updates, recommendations, classroom strategies, and support for functional communication needs. Our goal is to help students build communication skills that support both academic success and meaningful participation in everyday school experiences.
Can you help navigate the IEP or 504 process for my child?
PASTS can help families better understand how speech and language needs may relate to school-based supports and educational services. Our speech-language pathologists may collaborate with families and school teams by providing evaluation information, communication recommendations, and documentation related to speech and language concerns when appropriate.
While schools are responsible for determining eligibility and managing formal IEP or 504 plans, we understand that the process can sometimes feel overwhelming for families. Our goal is to support clear communication, collaboration, and individualized recommendations that help families better advocate for their child’s communication and educational needs.
Partner With Us
We understand the challenges schools face in meeting the growing demand for speech and language services. Our practice is committed to being a trusted partner that delivers high-quality, student-centered care while supporting your school’s mission.
Contact us today to discuss contracting options and how we can support your students and staff.