Communication Sciences & Disorders

Schedule/Outline and Workshop Agenda
5:00pm – 5:10pm	Introduction
5:10pm – 5:20pm	ASHA's Requirements for Supervisors
5:20pm – 5:30pm	Why Supervision Matters
5:30pm – 5:40pm	Foundations of Clinical Supervision
5:40pm – 5:50pm	Developing Clinical Competence
5:50pm – 6:00pm	Helping Clinicians Become Independent
6:00pm – 6:10pm	Providing Effective Feedback
6:10pm – 6:20pm	Documentation and Evaluation
6:20pm – 6:30pm	Ethics in Supervision
6:30pm – 6:40pm	Addressing Common Supervision Challenges
6:40pm – 6:50pm	Case Studies
6:50pm – 7:00pm	Questions, Key Takeaways, and Closing

McKenzie Putty, M.S., CCC-SLP

Bio: McKenzie Putty, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a third-year speech-language pathologist currently working and residing in her hometown of Hopkins County, Kentucky. At this time, McKenzie holds a full-time position as a school-based SLP, servicing students with ages ranging from preschool to high-school, as well as a PRN position at a local hospital, working in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

While initially entering college as a business major, undecided on a career path, McKenzie eventually decided to pursue a degree in speech therapy based on her love of helping people and a strong desire to make a difference in the world. A double graduate of Western Kentucky University, she completed both her undergraduate and graduate education and training on campus, first graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and again in 2024 with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.

Ever since the beginning of her journey to becoming an SLP, McKenzie has had the privilege to learn from and work with some of the very best mentors and supervisors. Starting in undergraduate years with professors and clinical supervisors, continuing to graduate school internships and externships, there have been countless learning experiences and opportunities presented from seasoned SLPs. McKenzie is looking forward to paying it forward by assuming the supervisor role in the upcoming school-year.

 

Disclosure:The presenter will receive compensation for this presentation.  She is a member of ASHA and has no other financial or nonfinancial relationships or conflicts of interest to disclose.

By the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Identify evidence-based principles of effective clinical supervision that support student learning, professional growth, and clinical competence.
• Differentiate supervisory approaches that promote clinical reasoning, independence, and skill development across varying levels of student experience.
• Apply effective feedback and coaching strategies to facilitate student performance, reflective practice, and professional development.
• Select practical strategies for addressing common supervisory challenges while fostering a supportive and productive clinical learning environment.