SPEECH SERVICES & RESOURCES
TCESC Speech-Language Services
Helping Students Communicate and Learn
The Trumbull County Educational Service Center (TCESC) provides speech-language services through partnerships with local school districts. Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work directly with schools to support students who have been identified with a disability that affects their ability to communicate effectively in the classroom.
TCESC SLPs do not operate an outpatient clinic or provide private therapy. All services are offered through your local school district as part of a child’s special education program.
Who We Support
Our SLPs provide services in local school districts as well as in specialized programs for:
Preschoolers with developmental delays (PS)
Students with emotional disturbances (ED)
Students with multiple disabilities (MD)
Students with hearing impairments (Deaf Education)
What Areas Do SLPs Help With?
Speech-language pathologists support students in areas that directly impact their ability to access the curriculum and participate in school, including:
Receptive Language (Understanding Language):
Helping students follow directions, understand classroom vocabulary, and process information.
Expressive Language (Using Language):
Supporting students in expressing their thoughts clearly through words and sentences.
Articulation and Speech Sounds:
Addressing speech sound errors that are not age-appropriate and that make it hard for others to understand the student or interfere with learning.
Social Communication (Pragmatics):
Helping students—especially those with autism spectrum disorder—learn how to take turns in conversation, read social cues, and interact appropriately with others.
Pre-Vocational and Functional Communication Skills:
Supporting students with cognitive delays in developing communication that helps them function in school and prepare for life skills and future work environments.
How Services Are Provided
Speech-language services are part of a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are based on individual needs. If you have concerns about your child’s communication or language development, the first step is to talk to your child’s school. The school team, including the SLP, will help determine if an evaluation is needed. If your child is preschool-aged (3-5 years old), contact the TCESC Preschool Program.