Debra Forcina, Special Education Supervisor 
Summer Tucker, Special Education Facilitator  
Andrew Johnson Building, 9th Floor, Phone (865) 594-1535

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Mission: 

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The Knox County Speech Language Program provides direct contact services for eligible students in individual, small group and/or classroom settings.  In addition, consultative services are provided to the classroom teachers regarding appropriate classroom modifications, instructional materials and techniques and strategies designed to meet the unique communication needs of each eligible student.

The Speech Language Program is responsible for identifying and servicing eligible students and assisting other educators in their efforts to improve learning.  Speech Language Specialists participate in School Support Team meetings as needed or requested.  They screen language, articulation, voice, fluency and/or hearing as requested by the S-Team and they provide intervention strategies and services as indicated prior to completing comprehensive evaluations of language, articulation, voice and fluency.  The SLS’s participate in Individual Education Program Team (IEP) meetings and assist the IEP Team in determining eligibility for services and in designing an appropriate Individual Education Program and serve as Case Manager when designated.  They prepare instructional plans and materials to address individual student needs, coordinating efforts with other educational staff as needed.  The Speech and Language Program services compliment the general education curriculum and provide support for skills impacted by the student’s speech/language disability. 

The Speech Language Program reviews, field tests and shares information regarding new diagnostic tests, instructional materials and service delivery strategies as well as information from attendance at professional conferences, workshops, conventions, etc.

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