PHDs AT THE INTERSECTION OF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Project Intersect exists to prepare Speech Language Pathology Leaders at the Intersection of Research and Practice in CSD and Special Education to Advance the Next Generation of School Speech Language Pathology.
Mission
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Project INTERSECT prepares future PhD-trained speech- language pathology leaders with an emphasis on understanding special education climate, policies,and procedures.
COMPREHENSIVE
Project INTERSECT scholars develop skills related to post- secondary instruction, leadership and research with support for travel, collaboration and high- quality learning experiences embedded in public schools.
MULTI-UNIVERSITY
The TCU-VU-SDSU collaboration is uniquely qualified to prepare exemplary SLP Leaders with strong networks and resources. Scholars have opportunities to work across sites to achieve their goals.
UNIQUE
This is the only funded Leadership project designed to meet the urgent need for SLP leaders who can advance speech and language outcomes in linguistically-diverse students with disabilities served in public schools.
Shared Coursework
All scholars take special education coursework focused on research and policy
Leadership Opportunities
Scholars organize conferences and participate in leadership training
Scholar Support
Scholars receive full tuition support and stipends, alongside funding for travel and research
Joint Projects
Scholars complete a school-based project with students at another institution
Project Features
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