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Speech Time Fun Presents:
Beyond Checklists: Rethinking Clinical Supervision in Real Practice
Presented by Kayla Obenour, M.S., CCC-SLP
Thursday, August 06, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Virtual via Zoom
Exclusively for SLP Elevate Members
0.2 ASHA CEU* or 2 PDH
(*must OPT IN for ASHA CEU reporting using Zoom registration link)
About the Course
Beyond Checklists: Rethinking Clinical Supervision in Real Practice
Effective clinical supervision requires far more than completing observation hours and providing occasional feedback. This presentation explores how supervisors can move beyond task-based oversight to develop graduate students and Clinical Fellows into thoughtful, adaptable clinicians capable of strong clinical reasoning and real-world decision-making.
Through practical examples, discussion, and reflection, participants will examine common supervision challenges including identifying gaps in clinical thinking, balancing support with accountability, providing feedback that leads to meaningful growth, and recognizing patterns that may impact clinical performance and client outcomes.
The session will also address evolving supervision dynamics with newer generations of clinicians and strategies for fostering psychological safety without compromising clinical standards.
Designed for supervisors across settings, this presentation offers actionable tools and frameworks that participants can immediately apply to strengthen mentorship, improve clinical instruction, and support the development of competent, confident clinicians in today’s practice environments.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
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Identify factors that influence the development of clinical reasoning and decision-making in graduate students and Clinical Fellows during the supervision process.
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Differentiate between supervision approaches that promote task completion versus those that support critical thinking, reflective practice, and clinical independence.
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Apply practical supervision strategies for providing actionable feedback, addressing performance concerns, and supporting clinician growth while maintaining clinical accountability and psychological safety.
Meet our Speaker
Kayla M. Obenour, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist, author, and owner of Rooted in Connection Therapy in Findlay, Ohio. She is a former clinical instructor and adjunct faculty member in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Bowling Green State University, where she supervised graduate clinicians and supported clinical education.
Her clinical background spans school-based practice, private practice, skilled nursing, home health and outpatient settings. Kayla’s professional interests include speech sound disorders, orofacial myology, neurodiversity-affirming practice, early intervention parent coaching, counseling, and clinical supervision. She is passionate about evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and helping clinicians remain reflective and adaptable as research and professional perspectives evolve.
Kayla also has a strong interest in the counseling and collaborative aspects of speech-language pathology, with an emphasis on helping families navigate healthcare, educational, and community systems while connecting them with meaningful supports and resources.
In recent years, she has developed a special interest in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), advocacy, and systems navigation through both professional and lived experience as a parent raising a child with FASD.
Kayla is the recipient of ASHA’s Award for Continuing Education and Distinguished Early Career Professional recognition. She is also the author of six children’s books focused on inclusivity, self-advocacy, mindfulness, and self-confidence, with two forthcoming publications, including exploring advocacy and learning differences through both professional and personal perspectives.
Time Ordered Agenda
Better Bilingual Evaluations Through Converging Evidence with Emily Sweet
1:30–1:50 PM: Introduction and Foundations of Effective Clinical Supervision
1:50–2:20 PM: Recognizing Clinical Thinking Across Developmental Stages
2:20–3:20 PM: Ethics, Evidence-Based Practice, and Reflective Supervision
3:20-3:30 PM: Closing Discussion and Questions
Disclosures
Financial Disclosures
- Owner of Rooted in Connection Therapy, a private speech-language pathology practice.
- Presenter will receive a stipend/honorarium for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosures
- Former Clinical Instructor and Adjunct Faculty member at Bowling Green State University.
Requirements for Submission of CEU Credit to ASHA
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Opt-in for ASHA CEU reporting
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Attend the ENTIRE LIVE session
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Compete the Self Assessment Survey within 7 days of the LIVE event