Top 5 Tips for Excelling in Your School-Based CFY with Julie Barber-Bristol

Guest: Julie Barber-Bristol MS, CCC-SLP

Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Top-5-Tips-for-Excelling-in-Your-School-Based-CFY

Join Carolyn Dolby, host of School of Speech presented by Speech Therapy PD, as she welcomes returning guest and seasoned clinician Julie Barber Bristol. In this episode, they dive into the top five tips for excelling in your school-based Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY). Viewers will learn key strategies such as mastering the art of assessment, harnessing the power of data, weaving powerful lessons through literacy, embracing continuous learning, and the importance of organization. They also share personal anecdotes, offer practical advice, and discuss the importance of creating an environment where CFs feel comfortable to ask questions and be vulnerable. This session provides invaluable insights for both CFs and their supervisors.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:49 Financial Disclosures and Audience Participation

02:37 Guest Introduction: Julie Barber Bristol

04:34 Funny and Embarrassing CF Stories

12:48 Mastering the Art of Assessment

25:12 Harnessing the Power of Data

29:06 Weaving Powerful Lessons with Literacy

33:14 Collaborative Teaching Strategies

33:56 Effective Use of Repetition in Learning

35:52 Building a Year-Long Lesson Plan

37:24 Embracing Continuous Learning

39:32 The Importance of Collaboration

47:36 Organizational Tips for Speech Pathologists

01:00:08 Final Takeaways for CFs and Supervisors

01:03:15 Conclusion and CEU Reminder

About the Guest: Julie L. Barber-Bristol, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a highly experienced speech-language pathologist with a career spanning more than two decades. She holds licenses in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, respectively, and specializes in school-based therapy. Julie integrates children’s literature to enhance speech and language development. Currently based in Cypress, Texas, she works in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. She previously worked at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania, offering therapy across various educational settings. In New York, she worked in private practice, delivering services to clients in diverse settings including homes, preschools, schools, private facilities, hospitals, and nursing facilities.

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