Supervision for Success: Supporting Graduate Students and Clinical Fellows (on-demand registration)

Presenter: Julie Barry, Speech-Language Pathologist

Relevant Financial Relationship: Julie has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Julie has no non-relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Presenter Biography: Julie Barry is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 13 years of experience in diverse settings, including specialized and public schools, hospitals, and rehab facilities. Currently, she works part-time at a pediatric practice alongside physical and occupational therapists. In addition to her clinical role, Julie is an adjunct instructor for a graduate program and operates her LLC for private clients and speaking engagements. Julie is a play-based neurodiversity affirming therapist with a special interest in motor speech disorders.

Learner Outcomes

• Learners will identify two key ASHA supervision requirements for Clinical Fellowship mentors
• Learners will describe how to set clear expectations with your CF/student to foster a positive relationship
• Learners will list strategies to encourage open communication during the CF experience

Agenda

• Introduction to Supervision of Clinical Fellows (5 minutes)
• Overview of the Clinical Fellowship process and its purpose.
• Role of the supervisor as a mentor and evaluator.
• Importance of building trust and fostering professional growth.
• Setting Expectations (10 minutes)
• Defining clear goals and responsibilities at the start of the CF experience.
• Tools for creating shared objectives (e.g., written agreements, regular progress reviews).
• Managing expectations for workload, independence, and feedback timelines.
• Encouraging Open Communication (10 minutes)
• Establishing a foundation for a collaborative supervisory relationship.
• Active listening techniques to foster mutual respect.
• Strategies for creating a safe space for questions and concerns.
• Giving Effective Feedback (15 minutes)
• Principles of constructive feedback:
• Being specific, timely, and focused on behavior rather than the person.
• Using the “Feedback Sandwich” approach (positive–constructive–positive).
• Encouraging self-assessment and problem-solving from the CF.
• Role-playing or case examples to practice feedback delivery.
• Supporting Professional Growth (15 minutes)
• Identifying the CF’s strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Helping CFs build confidence in clinical decision-making.
• Balancing supervision with the gradual release of responsibility.
• Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
• Recap of key takeaways: setting expectations, encouraging communication, and feedback.
• Open floor for participant questions and discussion.

Cost: Free

Audience: Students, Related Professionalss

Topic Area: Supervision and Precepting

To be reported to ASHA CE, participants must indicate their preference to be reported on the post-webinar assessment and achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are permitted, but partial credit is not available.