Next Level Speech Therapy blog 

A gap year can be a reset—time to earn money, gain experience, and get clear on what’s next. If you’re already on the speech and hearing path and want work that’s meaningful (and looks incredible on a resume), becoming a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)...

When it comes to staffing Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), timing isn’t just helpful, it’s everything. Each year, schools across the country find themselves scrambling in late August or September to fill open speech...

At Next Level Speech Therapy, PC, we’re a W2 employer partnering primarily with brick-and-mortar public schools. We staff SLPs in in-person, hybrid, and teletherapy roles, always based on what schools truly need—and what works best for our therapists. Because we work...

Next Level Speech Therapy (NLST) didn’t start with a grand business plan or a desire to grow quickly. It started with a problem that many school-based speech-language pathologists and special education leaders know all too well: there simply weren’t enough qualified...

Becoming a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is an exciting step toward a rewarding career supporting individuals with communication needs—but the path to licensure can feel confusing, especially when it comes to completing the required 100 hours of...

School-based Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are a critical part of student success. They help children communicate, connect, and confidently participate in school and community life. Yet across the country, districts are feeling the impact of an increasing SLP...

If you’re an SLP hoping to join Next Level Speech Therapy, PC, one of the most important steps you can take to set yourself up for success is to start the cross-licensure process early—especially for states with more rigorous timelines. At NLST, we’re a W2 employer...

If you’re an SLP or SLPA craving more flexibility, support, and community — or if you’re being asked to return to in-person work and want something different — it might be time to explore what it’s like to work with Next Level Speech Therapy. At Next Level, you’re our...

In schools across the country, special education directors and administrators are facing a growing challenge: how to ensure consistent, high-quality speech therapy services when staffing issues arise. Whether it’s a maternity leave, medical absence, unexpected...