About the Speech Improvement Chapter

There are approximately 2,100 speech improvement teachers and speech language pathologists working for the New York City Department of Education. Although we work in different areas of the city and with very different populations, all of us do a very important job. Whether we work in a regional school district, a citywide program or high school, every child deserves appropriate speech and language services that are recommended on their individual education plans (IEPs). As part of the IEP team we help to determine the best speech services for our students.

This is a very difficult job and it takes skill, dedication and the right balance to make sure that the child is receiving what they really need to do their best. We at the speech chapter are here to support you.