Professional Development
Elizabeth has coached, mentored, & trained educators around the world.
The above map, updated August 2021, indicates Elizabeth's international experience supporting speech pathologists, teachers, tutors, administrators, therapists, and other education professionals. Elizabeth has worked with individuals, small groups, schools, and districts to design support programs tailored to specific needs. In the United States, Elizabeth has experience consulting major urban school districts, private, independent, and religious schools, universities, clinics, and more.
Below are examples of professional development opportunities offered by ManhattanSLL. Coaching may be around any area, including implementing structured literacy, addressing the unique needs of individual students, or simply improving pedagogy overall. Contact Elizabeth directly to design your custom training program.
Manhattan SLL is an approved provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) credits.
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SINGLE COACHING SESSION
Single coaching sessions can be on any topic and include an introductory email exchange, 45-minute Zoom, and 2 weeks of unlimited follow up emails.
"Elizabeth answered all my questions, and more! She was friendly and easy to work with. This coaching session was a great investment in myself and my students will be better off for it."
-Classroom Teacher, Toronto
CFY & NEW THERAPISTS
Clinical Fellowship Year supervision may be provided to recently graduated SLPs in accordance with regulations from the American Speech, Language, & Hearing Association. Speech pathologists with less than 5 years of experience in the field can receive single coaching sessions and school year mentorships at a discounted rate.
"In my first year as a school SLP, I felt overwhelmed in how to best support my students. Working with Elizabeth during my second year helped me find my footing and be confident in my position."
-Speech Language Pathologist, South Africa
SCHOOL YEAR MENTORSHIP
A school year mentorship is ideal for educators implementing a specific program or training with students who seek support in maximizing their impact long-term. The mentorship lasts 9 months and includes monthly Zoom coaching sessions, 3 lesson observations, and unlimited email exchanges. School year mentorships may also include access to copyrighted ManhattanSLL tutoring and language therapy materials.
"I have been able to receive training on the Science of Reading and best classroom practices that would have been otherwise unavailable in my position. As a coach myself, I frequently turn-keyed Elizabeth's information to the schools I work with.
Well worth it!"
-Literacy Specialist, Maryland
GROUP TRAINING
Group training can be arranged for 5-100+ people. Trainings are customized to the needs of the group and relevant materials will be provided.
