North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 67 - Public Instruction, Superintendent of
Article 67-11 - Education Professional Credentials
Chapter 67-11-20 - Certificate of Completion for Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessionals
Section 67-11-20-05 - Speech-language pathology paraprofessional services
Universal Citation: ND Admin Code ยง 67-11-20-05
Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024
1. Speech-language pathology paraprofessionals may only provide speech-language pathology paraprofessional services under the direct control of a supervising speech-language pathologist.
2. A level 1 speech-language pathology paraprofessional may:
a. Provide speech-language screenings,
without interpretation, following specified screening protocols developed by
the supervising speech-language pathologist;
b. Perform documented tasks developed by the
supervising speech-language pathologist;
c. Document students' progress toward meeting
objectives and report this information to the supervising speech-language
pathologist; and
d. Prepare
materials, perform scheduling, and maintain space or equipment.
3. A level 2 speech-language pathology paraprofessional may:
a. Provide all
services that a level 1 speech-language pathology paraprofessional may provide,
as described in subsection 2;
b.
Assist the supervising speech-language pathologist with regulatory paperwork as
directed.
4. A level 1 or 2 speech-language pathology paraprofessional may not:
a. Make independent decisions regarding
changes on the student's individual program;
b. Perform standardized or nonstandardized
diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or interpret test
results;
c. Take referrals or
dismiss students from a caseload;
d. Participate in conferences or other
multidisciplinary team meetings without the presence of the supervising
speech-language pathologist;
e.
Disclose confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone not
designated by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
f. Provide counseling to the student or
family regarding a communication disorder;
g. Prepare or sign any formal documentation,
including an individualized education program or an assessment plan as a
supervising speech-language pathologist; or
h. Maintain the person's own
caseload.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-11, 15.1-02-16, 15.1-32-02, 15.1-32-09
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-11, 15.1-32-02, 15.1-32-09; 20 USC 1412(a)(15); 20 USC 6319(c)-(f); 34 CFR 200.58
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