1. (a)

   1. (1) Written proposals should be developed collaboratively by the supervising speech-language pathologist and the administrator or administrators who will be directly involved with the program (i.e., LEA supervisor, EC coordinator, superintendent, or building principal).
   2. (2) Districts/cooperatives/DDS programs may design a service delivery model that best meets the needs of the students and professionals involved.
   3. (3) Proposals will likely vary because of the diversity among students needing services and the qualifications and training of the assistants/aides.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Sharon Ross, Coordinator of the SLP Support Personnel Program, will provide consultation upon request to assist applicants in designing a model.
   2. (2) Plans should maximize the potential to produce positive outcomes for students in an effective and efficient manner.
   3. (3) All programs must be in compliance with the guidelines disseminated by the Department of Education.

Codification Notes: “LEA” means local education agency. "DDS" means Developmental Disabilities Services. "EC" means early childhood. "SLP" means speech-language pathologist.