1. Identify the continuum of communication.
2. Demonstrate understanding of social exchange theory.
3. Explain listening & joining skills.
4. Identify dimensions of communication styles. 
5. Gain skills in nonverbal communication.

Module Four
1. Demonstrate understanding of the primary features of feedback & conferences.
2. Explain Model of Social Cognition.
3. Identify the supervisor's role in conferences.
4. Gain strategies in carrying out effective conferencing strategies.
5. Become familiar with the feedback & conference plan.

Module Five
1. Describe critical thinking in the clinical context.
2. Become familiar with major barriers to teaching critical thinking skills.
3. Describe critical thinking re: supervisee learning.
4. Gain strategies to increase critical thinking in supervisees.

Module Six
1. Describe observation in the clinical supervision model.
2. Become familiar with principles of qualitative research for observation.
3. Gain strategies to enhance effectiveness of observation methods.

Module Seven
1. Describe accountability within the profession.
2. Describe accountability to external systems.
3. Become familiar with additional considerations surrounding accountability.

Module Eight
1. Define disability laws within the profession.
2. Identify signs of a student with disabilities.
3. Describe general guidelines for students with disabilities.

Module Nine
1. Describe how the continuum of supervision fits into different settings.
2. Become familiar with common supervisory principles and patterns found across different settings.
3. Define what the long-term supervision goal should be in each setting.
4. Identify which types of interpersonal communication are most effective in each setting.

Module Ten
1. Demonstrate understanding of material through practical application of concepts and principles in Modules one through nine.

"I found the pre-assessment of the students' individual needs and skills to be very helpful.  I appreciated the materials included to assist with establishing effective communication styles and assessing supervisees' skills and areas for improvement."  S.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The multiple opportunities and methods for building supervisee-supervisor rapport and growth was interesting."  T.O. (Oct. 2021)

"I like the self evaluation questionnaires and the information about more open communication." C.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The section about logistics of the CFY experience was beneficial for my daily practice.  I like that I could do it on my own time." C.B. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the specific strategies on how to supervise CFs and practicum students. I liked the practical applications in the last module with the case studies." A.M. (June 2021)

“This course provided great handouts, lots of detail, was thorough and well organized.” – K.G. (Mar. 2021)

“I appreciated the case studies at the end. I think it would have been helpful to have more of them throughout each module AND the ones at the end as a review. I also appreciate the variety of topics separated by module--so much more to think about than I even imagined.” – K.M. (Feb.2021)

“I liked the general overviews of best practices for supervision and communication between supervisor and the supervised.” – D.P. (Jan. 2021)

“I found the discussion about CFs most beneficial. I also found the case studies beneficial as well. I liked how it was broken up into parts. It provided valuable information on supervision of graduate students to CFs.” – K.H. (Dec. 2020)

“I really enjoyed that this is a practical continuing education course that focuses on us as being professional people in our practice vs. the majority of what CEUs are, which is primarily about clinical practice. As a practicing clinician, I feel professionalism is SUCH a critical component of being a great SLP not just having only clinical knowledge!” – B.P. (Nov. 2020)

“I loved the large variety of resources provided to implement while supervising students.” – F.M. (Nov. 2020)

“This course provided practical forms to guide and improve supervisory performance.” – C.P. (Oct. 2020)

“I like the supervisory action plan, It will help me put a plan together with my supervisee to give her feedback and help me monitor her progress. The videos were clear and provided good information. I also liked that the videos were paired with audio so that I didn't have to read everything. I could listen and take additional notes.” – N.W. (Aug. 2020)

"I enjoyed the section on supervising students with disabilities. I feel better prepared if I were to ever have to fill in that role as a supervisor." – I.R. (July 2020)

"I found it helpful to know about the forms for supervisor and supervisees to fill out so we can have an idea of what’s important during the CF experience and improve communication and rapport. I found it beneficial to have more in depth information regarding our roles as supervisors since there aren’t many courses on the subject." – H.R. (June 2020)

"I appreciated the information about communication styles, strategies, etc. I liked having lots of opportunities via case studies to reflect on and apply the information. I expected the supervision of SLPAs and other support staff, though." – J.S. (May 2020)

“It was very thorough and sequential in it presentation on the topic of supervision. I appreciated the information and the many resources it provided.” – R.M.A. (Apr. 2020)

“I found information related to Anderson’s Continuum to be especially helpful for everyday practice. I liked that it was broken down into separate modules with resources grouped together. The organization was helpful.” – M.B. (Mar. 2020)

"All of it was beneficial! I enjoyed the case studies – it helps make the information more applicable." – M.H. (Feb. 2020)

"I liked that the modules were broken up into smaller chunks and the accompanying handouts and guides. I appreciated the information relevant to school based supervisory settings." – S.P. (Jan. 2020)

"I liked the resources to use with a supervisee. I also learned a lot about how to tackle supervision and creating more effective communication and goals between a supervisor and supervisee." – C.G. (Jan. 2020)

"All the case studies in school-based settings were very helpful as I was able to relate and place myself in that situation as I am practicing in that setting. I enjoyed when videos were included. The humorous ones caught my attention and made it easier to understand the concepts." – E.T. (Dec. 2019)

"It was very helpful; I would feel comfortable working with a CF after taking this course." – M.L. (Dec. 2019)

"This was the first supervisory course I have taken. I gained good ideas and information that I can put into practice with my upcoming grad student doing her first clinical." – S.A. (Dec. 2019)

"I found the module about supporting a supervisee with a disability very interesting and beneficial. It made me think about how our facility would need to make some changes in areas like work space and material accessibility to provide a good experience for the supervisee. The case studies were a big help and helped me think about how I would handle some of the situations. There were many examples that would have been new situations for me." – J.S. (Nov. 2019)

"I appreciated the evidence based information re: supervising strategies. I liked the practical resources to utilize as needed to scaffold and provide a framework for feedback and support." – A.M. (Oct. 2019)

"All of it was very useful and helpful as I transition into possibly becoming a supervisor. I was hoping for more on SLPA supervision." – J.K. (Sept. 2019)

"I liked that the case studies were clear and informative. The strategies that have proven effective in the supervisor's and supervisee roles were most beneficial." – M.D. (Aug. 2019)

"The discussion of different types of feedback was helpful for when working with supervisees. However, supervision of SLP Assistants specifically would have been helpful to see." – M.R. (Aug. 2019)

"I enjoyed the case studies as well as learning about communication and interpersonal skills." – N.L. (Aug. 2019)

"I really liked the case studies with the modules. I learned a lot from how the instructors would have handled those situations. Thank you for making this much-needed course!" – S.H. (July 2019)

"It is clear that the topic was well researched and it provided research-based evidence for every suggestion." – R.R. (July 2019)

"Anderson's Continuum was helpful and gave me much to think about in terms of skill sets students possess. I also appreciated the presentation on social language through the use of body and vocal intonations." – K.N. (June 2019)

"I felt this was a very comprehensive course. I enjoyed the detail and rationale behind each section, very well organized and informative. This was a very practical course." – C.A. (May 2019)

"I appreciated going over what is right and wrong. This course was very definitive." – M.R. (May 2019)

"The different communication styles and power dynamics I found most interesting. I liked the flexibility of the course and being able to start and stop it whenever. It was a pretty exhaustive course. If anything, it was a bit difficult to focus on the most relevant parts." – T.D. (May 2019)

"I particularly enjoyed the case studies and the student input. I like to look at real-world situations to gain experience." – M.P. (Apr. 2019)

"I found the IDEALS procedural approach, Action Plan guideline, the handouts to supplement the lessons, and the comprehensiveness of the series to be very helpful." – S.M. (Apr. 2019)

"The case studies were most beneficial. I liked the way the course was organized into separate sections. However, I expected supervising SLPAs to also be covered." – R.M. (Apr. 2019)

"Having supervised 3 students, this course offers me a more structured and identifiable approach with my students." – S.S. (Mar. 2019)

"All of the checklists, handouts, etc. are very helpful and will be put to use when I supervise my next student! The organization of the course was great." – Q.E. (Mar. 2019)

"I really enjoyed learning strategies on how to communicate and give feedback to those I supervise. I really liked that the information was easy to understand. It was a great course!" – J.V.R. (Mar. 2019)

"The case studies were helpful and provided good examples. I liked being able to complete the course in my own time. The handouts were helpful." – C.E. (Feb. 2019)

"Useful, practical information. Excellent handouts. Going over how to prepare students by using questionnaires to gauge baseline expectations was most beneficial." – R.K. (Feb. 2019)