There are so many ways to take and track data for SLPs. Some prefer tally marks on a post it, paper data collection, spreadsheets, or digital data collection. I recently switched over to the digital data collection world and it has been fantastic. My school district purchased SLP Toolkit subscriptions for all of the SLPs in the district. I was hesitant to make the change from paper data, but ultimately I couldn’t be happier. Here’s how it works…
Caseload
First, add your caseload. Click the caseload tab at the top of the home page to add student names and student info to your caseload. This information includes the student’s IEP due date, their evaluation due date, IEP services times, teacher, room number, grade, and DOB. Click on a student name to upload their goals. It’s awesome to have your caseload and all the student info in one easily accessible place.
Schedule
Once the caseload has been added then it’s time to make the therapy schedule. Simply add a new schedule. You are able to create as many schedules as you like. I make one master schedule, a schedule for the students that I see, and a schedule for the students that my SLPA sees. Don’t worry if the schedule changes, it’s easy to modify and there is a way to add a group on any given day, as well. If you need tips on how to create a speech schedule please click here to read my blog on that.
Daily Data Collection
Now for the fun part! Click on a therapy group to take data in real time. Add notes and therapy activity as well. When providing therapy in a push-in model I bring my district iPad to the classroom so that I am able to access the SLP Toolkit website when I’m on the go. When providing therapy in the speech room I have the choice of using my laptop or iPad to take data. You are also able to access the therapy groups on SLP Toolkit at any time and add data after the fact if needed. Data can be collected as opportunities or percentages, be mindful of how the goal is written and choose accordingly.
Reports
The best part about this website is the ability to run reports with all import data and attendance information. When preparing for an IEP I run a report for attendance, as well as, a report on data. Then I know if the goal has been met and if attendance played a factor in meeting or not meeting a goal.
Overall, data collection can be daunting but SLP Toolkit makes everything organized and easily accessible. There are also team members available to chat if any questions arise.
