Description:

Presenters:

Brittany Sheldon, M.S., CCC-SLP, is the Regional Director of Clinical Services for the West and Central Regional of The Stepping Stones Group.  She manages a multidisciplinary group of Clinical Managers, a team of school-based SLPs, SLPAs, OTs and PTs, as well as a handful of school district partnerships.  As a manager, she aims to establish a sense of community, unity, and intrinsic value amongst the area managers.  As an SLP, her approach to care incudes comprehensive assessment, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic integrity using evidenced-based practice.

 Phillip Erkkila, M.A. CCC-SLP, is the Professional Development Team Lead, the ASHA CE Administrator, and a Bloom Clinical Manager for The Stepping Stones Group. He has worked in multiple settings including public, private and charter schools, private practice, early intervention, acute care hospitals, and adult home health.  He provides clinical support to Clinical Fellows and continues to practice.  Phillip has created and presented on many topics related to the field of speech language pathology including treatment practices for children with ASD, behavior management, collaborative service delivery, self- assessment, and the importance of soft skills. He is an alumnus of ASHA’s Leadership Development Program, and the recipient of multiple ASHA Continuing Education (ACE) Awards.

Sarah Jordan, M.A. CCC-SLP,  is an SLP with over 25 years of experience, including a focus on incarcerated youth within educational settings. As a Clinical Engagement Strategist at The Stepping Stones Group, she advises and collaborates with our University Relations Program and presents on key topics related to the student-to-professional transition.  She has been a CF mentor and ASHA S.T.E.P. mentor. She’s passionate about creating meaningful and informed experiences by offering practical guidance as the CF journey begins. She always leads with this question: If I were a Clinical Fellow today, what would I want someone to do for me? This perspective shapes how she engages with each new graduate—with empathy, intention, and commitment to their success. 

Financial Disclosure: Brittany, Phil, and Sarah receive a salary for their positions at The Stepping Stones Group. 
Non-Financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship exists

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Define at least 2 key concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its emerging role in school-based practice.
2. Recognize the importance of clinical and professional judgement ensuring ethical and responsible use of AI tools.
3. Identify at least 2 practical and discipline relevant ways AI can support tasks or decision making in a school-based setting. 

Agenda:

• 5 min: Welcome and Overview
• 10 min: Overreaching considerations
• 15 min: Clinical judgement and ethical considerations
• 30 min: Practical uses of AI  

SSG does not endorse specific treatments or advocate for one approach over another. Each professional should determine which approaches and services are appropriate for students on their caseload and align with your district policies and procedures.