Welcome to Elevate Essentials!
This is your go-to spot for news and information on everything you need inside of SLP Elevate, updated throughout the month to keep you in the know! Come here anytime to stay up to date on what’s new - whether it’s the latest bonus resources, upcoming PD sessions, or key updates for Elevate members. Think of this page as your one-stop space to keep you connected, organized, and in the loop.
✨ Introducing SLP Elevate Social Club!
After this summer’s SLP Elevate Book Club, many of you asked for another space to connect - somewhere to meet up, share, commiserate, celebrate, and build community. And we were here for it!
That’s why we launched the SLP Elevate Social Club. Our second meeting is happening on October 27th, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. Everyone is welcome, and you can come as often (or as infrequently, we know scheduling is hard some weeks!) as you'd like!
Click the Social Club image above to get registered - we can’t wait to be in community with you!
✨ Introducing My Caseload Concierge!
Need help finding just the right resource for your students? That’s what My Caseload Concierge is all about! This new member perk is designed to connect you quickly and directly to the materials you need most. Tell us about your student, group, or caseload needs, and we're on it! Simply submit your request right from the main page of your Dashboard, and our team will get back to you within 5 business days with tailored resource suggestions. Consider it your shortcut to stress-free planning!
Please note: Recommendations provided through My Caseload Concierge are for informational purposes and to support your planning. They are not a substitute for your professional judgment or individualized clinical decision-making.
✨ New Resource Alert!
We heard your Feedback! Quite a few members recently have asked for a Teacher Facing form to assist you in gathering information on your Consult-Only students. Due to your requests, we've added a form on the Bonus page of the Dashboard in the Tools section. This resource is titled "Consult Student Teacher Input Form". Let us know how you like it!
Please note: When you click through to this resource, it forces your computer to open a COPY of the form. This way, any and all responses will be seen only by you. If you'd like to view your answers in a spreadsheet, click to the Responses tab at the top of the form. Once on the responses tab, there will be a "View in Sheets" button on the top righthand side of the page. If you click, it will open a spreadsheet, in which your responses again will ONLY autopopulate on this sheet that only you can view.
Stand Up, Speak Out with the Anti-Bullying Bundle
October is Anti-Bullying Month, and Speech Time Fun is here to help your students build empathy, confidence, and communication skills. This engaging bundle includes everything you need to spark meaningful discussions and empower students to use their voices. Perfect for targeting language, perspective-taking, and social communication while promoting kindness and respect!
Find it in the Bonus Section under Social Skills
Explore the Hype: Trends
From pumpkin spice lattes to viral TikTok dances, trends shape how we connect and communicate. This month in SLP Elevate, we’re diving into the history of trends - how they start, why they spread, and the role they play in everyday life. A fun, seasonal way to spark conversations with your students while building language skills!
Comparing & Contrasting
Students draw cards with two trendy items or concepts, then use a Venn diagram to identify similarities and differences before discussing their ideas with a partner or group
Predicting Worksheets
Using real-life photos, students complete graphic organizers by making observations, applying background knowledge, and predicting outcomes related to popular trends
Teaching Inferencing Sort
Students read short passages about current trends, then cut and sort answer slips into categories (“I see,” “I know,” and “I can guess”) to practice making inferences
✨ New October Bonuses Just Dropped!
Get ready to spice up your sessions with 3 fresh, fall-themed bonuses your students will actually love! October's bonuses include:
Autumn Debates: Turn student chatter into structured discussions with debate prompts, background activities, and an anchor chart that makes argumentation fun and functional!
Emoji Kitchen: Mix, match, and mash emojis to target any goal! This creative companion guide to Emoji Kitchen is packed with ready-to-use activities for language, literacy, social skills, and articulation.
Picture Stories - Different Ways to Communicate: Boost comprehension and empathy with engaging AAC-focused picture stories, WH questions, and vocab tasks that help every student find their voice.
Dive in today! Your October bonus resources are waiting inside the Bonus section of SLP Elevate!
Autumn Debates
Bonuses → Holidays
Emoji Kitchen
Bonuses → Engagement
Picture Stories - Different Ways to Communicate
Bonuses → AAC
Elevate Social Club
SLP Elevate Social Club is our monthly Zoom hangout where members can kick back, connect, and get to know each other beyond therapy talk. It’s all about building community, sharing laughs, and supporting each other as SLPs.
Join us for the next SLP Elevate Social Club on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Speech Retreat is November 8
Join us for the next Speech Retreat, a virtual event created by SLPs, for SLPs! This full-day workshop (November 8th, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET) is designed to refresh, recharge, and equip you with practical therapy ideas you can use right away.
Expect a mix of learning and fun while connecting with SLPs who understand the unique challenges of the profession. For LIVE attendees only, Speech Retreat is eligible for ASHA CEUs.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or burned out, this is your chance to recharge, gain fresh ideas, and rediscover what you love about being an SLP.
Remember: SLP Elevate members always receive the highest discount for registration! Just be sure to use the link here or on your main dashboard page to register.
