Speech-language impairment means a communication disorder, such as impaired articulation of speech sounds, motor speech issues, language impairment including spoken or written language and pragmatics, social communication disorder, fluency disorder (stuttering), voice disorder, augmentative communication or swallowing disorders that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.

WVDE Communication Matrix Intervention Modules

The Communication Matrix is an assessment tool created to help professionals and families support individuals with complex communication needs, and evaluates expressive communication skills typically developed between 0-24 months of age. The West Virginia Department of Education has created 16  Communication Matrix Intervention Modules and resources that guide IEP Teams and individual providers as they plan and provide therapy based on the assessment results and communication level(s) identified on the Matrix.  

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Recovery Suggested Equipment and Subscriptions for Related Service Providers

The Recovery Suggested Equipment and Subscriptions for Related Service Providers document was created to assist special education directors to identify equipment and subscriptions that can be purchased through ARP ESSER Funds to address the need for student skill recovery due to COVID-19.

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