School Affairs Committee
This committee monitors legislation relevant to services in the school setting, has a voice in developing state and national legislation and regulation, and helps to create increased involvement in advocacy related to ISHA and to practice issues in the schools throughout the state of Illinois.
2023-2024 Roster
- Diane Barnes-Maguire, Committee Co-Chair
- Linnea Anderson Guither, Committee Co-Chair
- Karen Kockler
- Beth Leggitt
- Sarah Moon
- Jean Smitley
- Julie Craft-Wilks
- Tonya Evans
- Jennifer Heinisch
- Margaret Modglin
- Elizabeth Neenan
- Jennifer J. Klay-Kravat
- Julie Obrien Smith
- Rene Rosenberg
- Rosemary Frank
- Susan J. Buzzard
- Kristina Doan
- Lynette Edwards
- Patricia L. Herron
- Kelly Jean McCormick
- Audrey A. Slana
- Rebecca Dressendorfer
- Robyn Maciejewski
2023-2024 Committee Goals
- To create and update content on the website that addresses frequently asked questions regarding state licensure for SLPs working in the schools.
- To continue to provide accurate literature regarding ISBE and IDFPR licensure and associated PERA requirements for school districts that utilize SLPs and Audiologists.
- To provide continuing education opportunities at ISHA convention related to the work of SLPs and Audiologists in the schools.
- To recognize colleagues for the Exemplary Practice Award.
- To work with other committees (Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Multicultural Issues, Evidence-Based Practice, Public Information, Membership & Marketing, etc.) to recruit currently practicing professionals to volunteer their time to help create increased involvement in advocacy related to practice issues in the schools throughout the state of Illinois.
- To publish articles in each ISHA newsletter related to practice in the schools.
