May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month—a time to recognize the vital work of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and the difference they make in the lives of students every day.

In District 31, our dedicated speech-language pathologists play a key role in helping students develop essential communication skills, including speaking, understanding language, and social interaction. They collaborate closely with teachers, families, and other specialists to support students’ academic achievement and social growth through evaluations, therapy, and individualized support.

This year, our talented SLP team is also shaping the profession's future by supervising three graduate students from Northwestern University during their final internship semester. We’re proud to support the next generation of speech-language pathologists!

In addition to celebrating our SLPs, we want to continue fostering all students' speech and language development. Throughout the month, we invite families to participate in fun daily activities designed to support communication skills at home. Please enjoy with your child(ren) daily to help build their speech and language abilities. 

Please join us in celebrating our outstanding District 31 SLP team:

Top Row: Anne Smoczynski, Karen McGrath, Delia Douglas, Callie Biasco, Tina Panzl
Bottom Row: Julia O’Grady (intern), Maggie Stevens, Rachel Kim (intern), and Hannah Seinfeld (intern)