ABOUT

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.

Our Mission

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INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Marybeth Schmitt, PhD, CCC-SLP
Maria Rosa Brea, PhD, CCC-SLP
Joseph Wehby, PhD

Advisory Board

Audrey Fry
Damaris Gibson
Doug Dutson

Lori Colletti, MS, CCC-SLP
Colleen Thomas, MA, CCC-SLP
Jena McWaters, MA, CCC-SLP

Project INTERSECT is a training program for PhD students supported by the US Department of Education; Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service to prepare 9 speech-language pathology related-services leaders with expertise in school speech-language pathology, with an emphasis on understanding special education climate, policies, and procedures, who can act effectively in faculty positions in institutions of higher education as researchers and preparers of public school speech-language pathologists (SLPs). In their academic-research careers, INTERSECT scholars will (a) increase the quantity of high-quality research evidence on how to improve the outcomes for high-need, linguistically-diverse students with disabilities receiving school SLP services, and (b) provide exemplary teaching that provides high-quality preparation of undergraduate and graduate pre-service SLP students as well as (c) in-service professionals who provide effective interventions and services for high-need, linguistically-diverse students with disabilities.

Training Program

CORE COMPETENCIES

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

Scholars can work with faculty in each institution who engage in school-based research and with linguistically diverse populations

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