#109: SLP Productivity 101: IEPs

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This Week’s Episode: How to Increase Productivity with IEPS

If you’ve been following along with this podcast series, I’m hoping that you’re starting to feel more productive and more confident with your therapy. We’ve discussed how to build your core materials,  how to streamline your therapy planning, and how to efficiently streamline evaluations.

We will wrap up this month’s podcast series all about productivity by sharing some quick tips on how to streamline IEPs.

Let’s get productive! 🤓

How to Streamline IEPs

Shift your mindset
Check out this blog post for more info: The Midset Shift for SLPs

Map out your due dates
Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to Manage your Paperwork

Schedule time
☕️  I used to come in a little early so I could have uninterrupted time
🎧  Bring noise-canceling headphones
🙅🏻‍♀️ Put your “do not disturb” sign up
📝 Set goals

Create a Checklist
🍎 Write Goals: How to Write Goals
🍎 Gather handouts: Check out this blog post for important handouts: Must-Have handouts and Forms for SLPs
🍎 Gather probes/visuals/ Teaching strategies Assess

Create Templates
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Speech Room News: Paperwork Short Cuts
🍏  Text Expander + Find and Replace: How I cut My Paperwork Time in Half

 

 

 

Marisha

Marisha

Marisha Mets, M.S., CCC-SLP is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of SLP Now. After earning her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington, Marisha worked as a school-based SLP, where she experienced the real-world challenges of managing heavy caseloads and endless paperwork. Driven by a passion for evidence-based practice, she created SLP Now—an all-in-one practice management platform that provides digital tools, vetted therapy materials, and streamlined data collection. Today, she hosts The SLP Now Podcast and shares practical, research-backed strategies to help SLPs save time, reduce burnout, and deliver effective therapy.