Start the School Year Strong: Organization & Therapy Tools Every SLP Needs

The start of a new school year can feel like a whirlwind for speech-language pathologists. Between scheduling, evaluations, IEP meetings, and preparing therapy activities, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling a hundred things at once. ✨

But here’s the good news—you don’t have to do it alone. The right tools can help you stay organized, save time, and feel confident about tackling your caseload from Day 1. Below are some of my favorite SLP-designed resources that will support you not just in September, but all year long.

1. Editable SLP Checklist FREEBIE ✏️

👉 Grab it here

Nothing beats starting the year with a clear, organized plan. This editable checklist FREEBIE was created by an SLP for SLPs to help you manage evaluations, IEP reviews, scheduling, and communication.

✅ Editable in PowerPoint

✅ Includes space for notes, due dates, and team contacts

✅ Perfect for CFs, grad interns, or seasoned SLPs

Think of it as your back-to-school survival guide.

2. Editable Scheduling Form for Therapy Groups 📅

👉 Download it here

One of the hardest parts of the school year? Scheduling therapy sessions. This editable form helps you collect teacher preferences so you can build a schedule that actually works.

✅ Saves time

✅ Keeps you organized

✅ Fully editable to fit your school or caseload

It’s a must-have freebie that makes scheduling way less stressful.

3. Editable Forms & Letters for Documentation 📝

👉 See them here

Say goodbye to reinventing the wheel. These customizable forms and letters are clean, simple, and easy to edit in PowerPoint or Word. They’re perfect for evaluations, progress updates, or parent communication.

✅ Professional but no-frills

✅ Saves you hours on paperwork

✅ Keeps your documentation streamlined

📋What's Included:

✔️Parent contact forms

✔️Student goal sheets

✔️Paperwork chart

✔️Screen list

✔️Progress report covers

✔️Teacher and parent letters

4. Parent & Teacher Input Forms for Evaluations 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

👉 Check them out

When it comes to evaluations, getting input from parents and teachers is essential. These forms make it quick and easy.

✅ Versions for referrals, teacher input, and parent input

✅ Organized and easy to read

✅ Works across PreK–12

These forms improve collaboration and give you the insights you need for accurate evaluations.

5. Articulation & Fluency Rating Scales and Rubrics ✍️

👉 Grab them here

Show progress clearly at IEP meetings with rating scales and rubrics for articulation and fluency.

✅ Rubrics for articulation & fluency

✅ Easy rating scales for parents, teachers, and students

✅ Includes an oral mech exam form

Perfect for evaluations, progress reports, and goal monitoring.

6. Consonant Inventory Chart 🔡

👉 Get it here

Need a simple way to track sound production? This chart lets you record 23 consonant sounds in isolation and syllables for baseline and progress checks.

✅ Supports screenings & evaluations

✅ Simple check-off format

✅ Saves you time during assessments

7. Quarterly Data Collection Forms 📊

👉 See the bundle

Keep your data organized and IEP progress reporting stress-free with this bundle of over 30 forms to collect baseline data and track progress on your speech/language goals.

✅ Organized by quarter (Q1–Q4)

✅ Covers articulation, language, fluency, phonological awareness, and more

✅ Editable graphs included

It’s the ultimate time-saver for busy SLPs who want to stay compliant and prepared.

8. The Ultimate SLP Starter Bundle ✨

👉 Explore it here

Perfect for CFs, new SLPs, or anyone starting fresh in a new school setting. This bundle includes everything listed above and more!

✏️ Boom Cards for articulation, categories, directions, and WH questions

✏️ Articulation Trivia Games

✏️ Progress monitoring tools

✏️ Editable letters, rubrics, and forms

It’s everything you need to feel confident, organized, and ready to support your students.

Final Thoughts

Starting the school year as an SLP doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right tools in your toolkit—checklists, editable forms, input sheets, data charts, and ready-to-go therapy resources—you’ll stay organized, streamline your workload, and create more space for what really matters: helping your students succeed.

👉 Which resource do you need most this year—scheduling support, data tracking, or therapy tools?