SLP STORY
How Sarah Reiter went from Caseload Burnout to Easily Managing 40+ Students with SLP Now
While Dramatically Improving District Outcomes
17 hours
Saved 17 hours on caseload management (including data collection, billing, and more).
891 material value
Downloaded $891 worth of materials, while only paying only a small monthly fee.
85 students
Successfully created goals, collected data, and monitored progress for a total of 85 students.
257% ROI
A 3.6x return on investment, based on material utilization alone.
THE CHALLENGE
“Old School” Methods Caused Burnout and Didn’t Meet Therapy Expectations
Sarah, who considers herself a perfectionist, sets high expectations for her work with students.
At any given time, Sarah manages 40 to 50 students, all of whom she is deeply committed to helping achieve their communication goals.
For years, she relied on “old school” methods for data collection and lesson planning. But these methods were overly time-consuming and inefficient, leading to several challenges:
- Manual Entry Hassles: Using books, Super Duper games, and flashcards, combined with managing a binder full of papers, made it difficult to stay organized and efficient.
- Time-Consuming Processes: Post-session data entry for IEP meetings often led to late hours at work or bringing work home.
- Inconsistent Progress Tracking: It was challenging to gauge students' progress consistently, with updates only available during progress report periods.
- Burnout and Stress: Sarah felt overwhelmed and burned out, questioning her effectiveness as an SLP and struggling to maintain a work-life balance.
Despite her dedication and high standards, the traditional methods simply didn’t meet Sarah's expectations for quality and efficiency in her work, leaving her feeling incomplete.
She needed a solution that could help her achieve her goals without sacrificing her well-being.
“I just wasn't feeling whole or comprehensive.”
About Sarah Reiter
Sarah Reiter is a dedicated and accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with nearly two decades of experience in the field. Since 2005, Sarah has been committed to excellence in speech therapy, providing exceptional care and support to her students. She works for a small rural school district, where she manages a diverse caseload of 40 to 50 students, ranging from ages three to 21, across three school buildings—elementary, middle, and high school.
Sarah's dedication to her profession is evident in her meticulous approach to managing her students' therapy needs. She is known for her unwavering commitment to helping her students achieve their communication goals and her ability to juggle the demands of a busy caseload with precision and care. Sarah's high standards and perfectionist nature drive her to constantly seek the best methods and resources to ensure her students' success.
Through her career, Sarah has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and excel, making her a respected and influential figure in her district. Her passion for speech therapy and her relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire those around her, making a significant impact on the lives of her students and the broader educational community.
THE SOLUTION
Streamlined SLP Caseload Management and Real-Time Data Collection
Fed up with outdated and inefficient data collection, Sarah decided to do some research to find out what other SLP’s were using and came across a “glimmer of hope” in the SLP Now Community.
SLP Now stood out to her for its comprehensive features, which seemed specially tailored to meet her needs.
She started with a free trial to try out the speech therapy materials. Then she moved on to try out all the features, which she found to be the perfect “one-stop-shop” solution for to managing her substantial caseload:
- Centralized Resource Hub: SLP Now provided a one-stop-shop for therapy materials, eliminating the need to scour the internet. The resource library is well-organized with materials for all ages, making lesson planning seamless.
- Real-Time Data Visualization: Live data collection allowed immediate data entry and graphing capabilities, providing a quick assessment of student progress.
- Ease of Use: Sarah became proficient with the platform quickly and integrated it into her daily routines. The intuitive interface made it easy to use even under challenging circumstances.
- Efficient Reporting: Goals, percentages, and statistics were readily available for discussions with parents and school administrators.
These capabilities allowed Sarah to disconnect at the end of the workday, enabling her to spend more quality time with her family and efficiently manage her professional responsibilities.
“It's just a really nice one-stop shop.. made me feel more comfortable knowing that if I had a rough day and didn't think ahead for tomorrow or the next week or the week after, SLP Now would have my back!"
THE RESULTS
A Systemized SLP Practice and Work-Life Balance.. Finally!
Since adopting SLP Now, Sarah experienced substantial improvements in her workflow and quality of life:
- Reduced Workload: Automated data collection eliminated the need for post-session data entry, drastically reducing overtime and ensuring up-to-date and reliable progress tracking.
- More Effective Lessons: Utilizing SLP Now’s extensive materials library, Sarah delivered more effective lessons to her students, enhancing their progress and engagement.
- More Family Time: With a more efficient system, Sarah could leave work on time and spend more quality time with her family, a significant improvement from her previous struggles.
Sarah's success with SLP Now extended beyond personal benefits; she became an advocate for the platform within her district.
By demonstrating its effectiveness, Sarah influenced other SLPs to adopt SLP Now, highlighting the platform's immense value to both practitioners and students, and successfully requested her district administrator to fully cover the expense for SLP Now!