SCCSHA Winter 2026 Newsletter
- Kei Worry, M.S., CCC-SLP
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President's Corner
Kathy-Ann Murray, M.S., CCC-SLP
SCCSHA President 2025–2026
Dear Colleagues,
As we move into the winter season, I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for everyone who joined our events during the Fall. In September we had a mixer at the Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos where we were able to meet and mingle with different professionals. We had our Fall workshop in October with presenters Mai-Ling Chan and Garrett Oyama who shared about Artificial Intelligence in Speech-Language Pathology and about Music and the Careful Adoption of Technology in our field. We are deeply thankful for the valuable resources shared and for the opportunity to connect with such a committed community of professionals.
Looking ahead, the SCCSHA board is excited to invite you to our upcoming Winter Workshop. We are excited to welcome Rachel Archambault, a speech-language pathologist and consultant for trauma-informed care. Rachel was an SLP at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, when an internationally publicized traumatic event happened at her workplace in 2018.
As SLPs we work with many individuals from different backgrounds and circumstances and trauma-informed care is essential to help build trust and reduce barriers to communication. Additionally, understanding how some harmful or negative experiences can influence language development, social interaction, attention, and an individual' s ability to participate fully in therapy. During our Winter Workshop Rachel will share about Trauma-Informed Care for SLPs Working with Clients/Students and Supervision, Management and Working with Other Professionals through a Trauma-Informed Lens. We hope you'll join us for this informative virtual event on Friday, January 30, 2026. To reserve your spot, visit our website at https://www.sccsha.org/workshops.
As we continue to bolster our association, we are currently seeking candidates to fill several board positions at the end of this year. We are looking to fill the positions of Treasurer and Newsletter Editor. If you are interested in getting involved and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to reach out.
Wishing you a restful holiday season filled with joy, connection, and well-deserved moments of rest as we look ahead to the new year!
Legislative Corner
Ann England, M.A., CCC-SLP-L
Legislative Liaison
CSHA Board of Directors Consider Proposal to Changes in SLI Eligibility:
The SLI (Speech or Language Impairment) Eligibility Task Force of CSHA has recommended updating the criteria for language disorder reflected in Title 5, § 3030 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The CSHA Board of Directors approved the document on September 13, 2025, for the purposes of reviewing and seeking feedback on these proposed changes prior to official submission to the California Department of Education (CDE).
Link to CSHA Recommended Changes for Speech or Language Impairment (SLI) Eligibility Document:
SB 1288: California Department of Education Convenes First Statewide Artificial Intelligence in Education Workgroup
The California Public Schools: Artificial Intelligence Working Group, established under SB 1288 (2024), brings together educators, students, experts, and educational partners to develop guidance and model policy for the safe, equitable, and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 public schools.
Members of this workgroup have been meeting publicly both virtually and at the CDE building in Sacramento in August and October and the next meeting is:
February 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To watch the meetings and/or learn more about this CDE workgroup: Artificial Intelligence in Education Workgroup
CSHA Posts Position Statement on SLPA Supervision in California Schools:
On October 17, 2025, CSHA posted their position regarding the supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) by direct hire, contracting companies and agencies, Nonpublic Schools (NPS), and third parties in California schools. The goal of the position statement is to ensure quality service delivery to students with communication disorders while maintaining professional standards, ethical considerations and compliance with state regulations.
Link to Position Statement on Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Supervision in California Schools:
Winter Workshop
Join us on Friday, January 30, 2026, for our virtual Winter Workshop from 8:30am-3:30pm. There will be two sessions (8:30am-11:45am) and from (12:15pm-3:30pm); the time includes 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch. Each session provides 3 hours of Continuing Education credit, totaling 6 hours. Our speaker is Rachel Archambault, an SLP and trauma-informed care consultant. We have two dynamic sessions:
1. Trauma-Informed Care for SLPs Working with Individuals
This presentation explores the principles of trauma-informed care and their relevance to SLPs working with individuals across settings. Attendees will gain an understanding of how trauma can impact communication, behavior, and engagement, and learn practical, scope-appropriate strategies to create supportive, safe, and effective therapy environments.
2. Supervision, Management and Working with Other Professionals through a Trauma-Informed Lens.
This presentation examines supervision, management, and inter-professional collaboration through a trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore how trauma-informed principles can be applied to leadership, supervision, and professional relationships to foster psychological safety, promote effective communication, and ensure ethical practice. Practical, scope-appropriate strategies will be discussed to support sustainable workplace environments and collaborative service delivery across clinical and educational settings.
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