COVID-19 Resources

MNSHA is working closely with related service associations across Minnesota (i.e., MN Dept of Education/MDE, MN Department of Health/MDH, MN Department of Human Services/DHS) to help provide resources to AuDs and SLPs.

• ASHA INFORMATION

  • ASHA’s COVID-19 Updates
  • Telepractice Resources During COVID-19
  • Resuming Services in Schools During COVID-19
  • Resuming In-Person Services During COVID-19: What to Consider As You Prepare
  • Contact ASHA

• RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL-BASED SPEECH LANGUAGE-PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS

  As always, please contact your district or co-op leads, supervisors, special education coordinators and directors for current job expectations and requirements.

  • Minnesota Department of Education : Special Education COVID-19 resources (links to Special Education Instruction, Services and Programming; Due Process; Early Learning; Special Education Finance; Family Resources)
  • COVID-19 Updates
  • Specific information regarding special education
  • US Department of Education

• RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE-BASED SPEECH LANGUAGE-PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS

  • Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing
  • Temporary Changes to Background Studies due to COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Health Occupations Program Extends Professional License Renewals (8/3/2020)
  • Updates on MDH Licensure Renewals (6/5/2020)
  • Updates on Regulatory Requirements Affected by Governor’s Emergency Executive Order (April 21,2020)
  • Temporary modification of DHS background study requirements – Emergency background studies
  • Minnesota Health Care Programs webpage for updates related to to Covid-19 changes (MHCP Manual)

• TELEPRACTICE

  • General Information
  • Notification from Health and Human Services regarding platform use, HIPAA compliance and telehealth, at this time
  • See “Covered and Non-Covered IEP Health-related services/Telemedicine” in the DHS Provider Manual
  • For ways to help keep platforms secure (Zoom)

• TELE-ASSESSMENT

  For questions about assessments and their use with telepractice- see the publisher’s website for guidance (a few are listed below):

  • ASHA
    • Clinical: Considerations for Speech, Language and Cognitive Assessment via Telepractice
    • Conducting Student Speech-Language Evaluations via Telepractice
    • School-Based SLP Resources for Physical and Virtual Reopening

  • Pearson
    • Telepractice: General Information
    • Telepractice Today

  • WPS
    • Telepractice Overview
    • COVID-19 Resources

  • Pro-Ed
    • Statement on Tele-Assessment

  • MN School Psychologist Association
    • Assessment Considerations during COVID-19-Related School Disruptions: SY2020-21

  • Determining A Child’s Eligibility for Early Intervention Services Remotely
    • Assessment tools with potential for remote administration

• INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS, STUDENTS AND FAMILIES & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • Aphasia friendly COVID Information
  • Food Resources:
    • For specific information about how to manage food insecurity in your area, check your school district and local city government websites.
    • Additional information can be found at MDE: Food and Nutrition Resources During COVID-19.
  • Unemployment Application Information
  • Emotional wellness support:
    • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  • Crisis Resources