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Shelly Wier, M.S., CCC-SLP
Consultant for School-Based Speech-Language Pathology
Services
Dawson Education Service Liaison Group
2402 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 170
Sherwood, AR 72120-5116
Office: (501) 835-3330, ext. 112
Cell: (501) 993-4337
Fax: (501) 835-5326
Shelly.Wier@arkansas.gov
The State Consultant functions in many ways to support and improve the provision of speech and language services in Arkansas’ schools. This professional is housed with the Easter Seals Outreach Program and works in association with the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit.
Responsibilities and services provided include:
Consultation and technical assistance to individuals and/or districts on a variety of communication, regulatory, and service delivery issues.
Provision of continuing professional education information in the form of training, self-study materials, and announcements from other sources.
Maintenance of statewide communication system via website and email that provides professional news and information.
Maintenance of a resource and equipment loan program which includes professional texts, assessment tools, and auditory trainers.
Representation of school-based speech-language pathologists’ interests within the ADE-SEU, and other relevant agencies.
Attendance of local and national conferences and seminars to develop and maintain knowledge of best practices in the field.