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Project PAL

Preparing Academic Leaders in Speech-Language Pathology to Teach, Conduct Research, and Engage in Professional Service to Improve Outcomes for Children with High Need Communication Disorders (HNCD).

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Vanderbilt University

Who?

  • Certified SLPS with an interest in creating culturally and linguistically diverse and inclusive educational environments, and in facilitating high expectations in the language and literacy outcomes of children with HNCD via contributions to the evidence base and preparation of SLPs.

  • Encouraging applications from persons who identify with groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in communication sciences and disorders.

Application Due Dates:

UTHSC: January 1, 2024
Vanderbilt: December 15, 2023

Project Features

Shared coursework
All scholars take coursework that is offered by both universitiy programs
Scholar support
Scholars receive full tuition support and stipends, alongside funding for travel and research
Internships
Early intervention or public school internships that deepen knowledge of challenges that exist in varying educational environments
Distinguished Experts Network
Participation of content area experts in culturally and linguistically diverse research and practices

Interested?

 

You can also contact:

UTHSC

Dr. Ilsa Schwarz
ischwarz@uthsc.edu

 

Vanderbilt University

Dr. Melanie Schuele
melanie.schuele@vanderbilt.edu

 

Nov 13, 2023