Services delivered: PSL — education and research
Component: Early Intervention
Legislation: Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
Service description
PSL Education and Research services are provided to support the practice and ongoing professional development of Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and other professionals working in the Preschool Speech and Language Program.
People served
Education and Research services primarily support SLPs in delivering evidence- informed interventions and training to families to promote the language and communication development of children in the PSL program. Communication Disorder Assistants, Program Coordinators, and other professionals in PSL may also receive training and support for services related to program policies and guidelines.
Service features
To support quality services in PSL, SLPs (and other professionals) are provided with information and guidance through training and workshops/webinars, mentorship opportunities, clinical decision support and case reviews/feedback to support adherence to program guidelines.
Specific service provided
- develop and maintain evidence-informed program resources and other materials to support clinical intervention approaches in the PSL program
- administer training to SLPs, including maintaining/updating evidence-informed online training modules as needed
- foster the ongoing practice and education of clinicians through communities of practice webinars, workshops, mentorship opportunities and providing clinical decision support and case reviews (where applicable)
- support the use of outcome measurement tools in the program through data collection, research, and evaluation activities. Support clinicians in their practice by sharing information and developing supplementary educational program materials
Ministry expectations
Education and Research activities are to be delivered in alignment with the 1996 Planning Guidelines for the Development of a Speech and Language Services System for Preschool Children; the 2000 PSL Initiative Planning Guidelines for Transition to School; the January 2014 PSL Program Outcome Measurement Protocol and any additional supporting documents provided by the province. Performance against each of the activities in the associated schedule will be reported on a quarterly basis to the ministry.
Reporting requirements
The following service data will be reported on at an Interim and Final period. Please refer to your final agreement for report back due dates.
| Service data name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ministry-funded agency expenditures: PSL - Education and Research | Total ministry-funded expenses for the Transfer Payment Recipient to administer and/or deliver this service in the Funding Year (cumulative). |
| # of Service Providers Trained: PSL E&R | The total number of Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and other professionals that were trained. Training refers to those that support improvements in SLPs' and other professionals’ knowledge, skills or capacity to better support families'/child's development. |
| # of Training Sessions Delivered: PSL E&R | The total number of training sessions that were delivered to Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and other professionals to enhance knowledge, skills or capacity of providers in the delivery of services that support healthy child development. Training sessions include both in-person or online training modules, webinars and/or workshops. Training sessions do not include mentorship sessions or large group sessions facilitating knowledge sharing among communities of practice. |
A supplementary report providing additional information about these services may be required (reporting template and dates to be provided separately).