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Description:
This webinar helps school-based speech-language pathologists transform IEP meetings to collaborative, student-centered conversations. Participants will explore the differences between transactional and transformative team interactions and examine how intentional communication shapes the effectiveness of the IEP process. The session introduces practical conversational design strategies that promote connection, curiosity, shared leadership, and meaningful engagement among team members. Attendees will learn how communication approaches rooted in conversational leadership can strengthen trust, elevate diverse perspectives, and support culturally responsive decision-making. Through reflection and application, participants will identify ways to enhance communication, connection, and collaboration at their own IEP tables.
Access Date:
This course was made available for ASHA CEUs starting on: 8/17/2026
Agenda/Learning Outcomes:
- 0–3 Minutes: Introduction
- 3–22 Minutes: Differentiate between transactional and transformative models of team interaction within the IEP process.
- 22–41 Minutes: Describe conversational design strategies to foster connection, collaboration, and shared leadership among IEP team members.
- 41–53 Minutes: Identify communication approaches rooted in conversational leadership to enhance culturally responsive, student-centered team practices.
- 53–60 Minutes: Reflection and Conclusion
Bio:
Teresa Cherry-Cruz, MS, CCC-SLP, CPEC, ASHA Fellow, is an award-winning Speech-Language Pathologist, executive coach, and educational strategist with more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical practice, district leadership, and higher education. She is the founder of Cherry Cruz Consultants LLC, where she partners with school communities to strengthen IEP teams through leadership development, collaborative practices, and intentional conversational design. A recipient of the Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Clinical Achievement, Teresa is recognized for her longstanding contributions to professional practice, mentorship, and service.
Disclosures:
Teresa Cherry-Cruz received an honorarium from SchoolSLP.com for this course. She is the founder and CEO of Cherry Cruz Consultants LLC, an educational consulting firm that partners with school districts and learning communities to reimagine and redesign special education practices. Through Cherry Cruz Consultants LLC, she provides educational resources and consulting related to special education leadership, conversational design, and collaborative practices in special education. She has participated as a volunteer in ASHA’s Leadership Development Program (LMP).
Additional Support:
For questions, concerns, complaints, refunds, or accommodation requests, please contact tim@schoolslp.com. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Course Completion Requirements
To earn continuing education credit, attendees must:
- Watch the webinar in its entirety.
- Complete a five-question multiple-choice test with an accuracy of at least 80%, with unlimited retakes.
- Submit the course evaluation feedback form.
The full course must be completed within one year of course registration. Partial credit is not permitted.
Course Information
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Transforming IEP Teams Through Conversational Leadership & Design
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