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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>TO:
All District and ESD Special Education Directors<font color=red><span
style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>The
message below is being forwarded<font color=red><span style='color:red'> </span></font>to
you on behalf of:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Nancy
Latini, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Assistant
Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Student
Learning & Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>______________________________________________
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>August </span></font><font color=navy><span
style='color:navy'>22</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'>,
2008<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>RE: <strong><b><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'>IMPORTANT</span></font></b></strong></span></font><strong><b><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal'> - ACTION MAY BE
NEEDED: <font color=black><span style='color:black'>SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
ASSISTANTS</span></font></span></font></b></strong><font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>Please read the important message below and the attachments
as they may apply to you and districts who employ or want to employ
SLPAs. Thank you. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><!-- Converted from text/rtf format --><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font
size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>Nancy</span></font></st1:City></st1:place><font color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;color:black'> Latini, PhD <br>
Assistant Superintendent <br>
Oregon Department of Education <br>
Student Learning & Partnerships <br>
503-947-5702 <br>
<u>nancy.latini@state.or.us</u> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Message ============</span></font><font face="Palatino Linotype"><span
style='font-family:"Palatino Linotype"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>From: LEYBOLD Sandy <br>
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 2:16 PM<br>
To: EVANS Gene<br>
Subject: Bd of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology Passes Temporary Rule
Relating to Educational Facilities Employing SLPAs<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>At its August 1, 2008
Board meeting, the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology
& Audiology approved a temporary change to the Oregon Administrative Rules
that relate to the supervision of certified Speech-Language Pathology
Assistants (SLPAs) employed by school districts or educational service
districts (ESDs). Attached is the amended rule OAR 335-095-0050 with
changes marked.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>A new temporary rule
creates a process for educational facilities to apply for a special exception
to the usual proportion of Direct Supervision and Indirect Supervision
required, and allows each Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to supervise four
SLPAs instead of two. This special exception may only be granted for one
year at a time, and only for up to two years in any five year period. It
is intended to help educational facilities continue to serve their student
populations despite severe staffing shortages or other extenuating
circumstances. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>This temporary rule went into effect on August 13,
2008, and expires on February 8, 2009. School districts or educational
service districts wishing to apply for this exception should do so immediately,
using the attached form (also on the Board’s website). Any
exceptions granted by the Board under this temporary rule will remain in effect
until July 31, 2009. Over the next few months, the Board will discuss
whether permanent adoption of this amendment is advisable.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you have any questions or need further information
regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. My
direct line is 971-673-0087. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sandy
Leybold, MPH<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Executive
Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Board
of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&
Audiology<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>800 NE Oregon St., Suite 407</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Portland</span></font></st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OR</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">97232</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.bspa.state.or.us/" title="http://www.bspa.state.or.us/">www.bspa.state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Phone:
971-673-0220<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Fax:
971-673-0226<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Email:
<a href="mailto:Sandy.Leybold@state.or.us"
title="mailto:Sandy.Leybold@state.or.us">Sandy.Leybold@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If
you have any difficulty opening the attached documents, please contact Laura Allran
at <a href="mailto:laura.allran@state.or.us"
title="mailto:laura.allran@state.or.us">laura.allran@state.or.us</a> or
503-947-5674.<font color=red><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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to and from this e-mail address may be made available to the public under <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place> law.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>===========Attachments
============<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>OAR 335-095-0050 Version showing changes.doc<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>SpecialApprovalPetitionSLPA amended 08 14 08.doc<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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