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School Affairs Committee

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

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.

School Affairs Committee 2022-2023 Committee Goals

  1. To create and update content on the website that addresses frequently asked questions regarding state licensure for SLPs working in the schools.
  1. To continue to provide accurate literature regarding ISBE and IDFPR licensure and associated PERA requirements for school districts who utilize SLPs and Audiologists. 
  2. To provide continuing education opportunities at ISHA convention related to the work of SLPs and Audiologists in the schools.  
  3. To recognize colleagues for the Exemplary Practice Award.
  4. 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.
  5. To publish articles in each ISHA newsletter related to practicing in the schools.