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Bilingual Therapy Staffing for School Districts

50% of school districts report SLP shortages. All Care Therapies partners with districts across California, Texas, and Nevada to deliver bilingual, IEP-compliant speech, occupational, physical, and ABA therapy, via telehealth, on-site, or hybrid models.

The Challenge Your District Faces

The school-based therapy staffing crisis is nationwide, and getting worse. Here's what the data shows.

50%

of school districts report SLP shortages

Source: ASHA

8.19M

students served under IDEA Part B nationally

Source: OSEP 2024

6%

of SLPs are Hispanic, while 28%+ of students are

Source: ASHA

37%

projected SLP job growth in TX through 2030

Source: BLS

Why Districts Choose All Care Therapies

We don't just place therapists, we are built to deliver a managed therapy program with built-in compliance, bilingual capacity, and audit-ready documentation.

Bilingual Services in 17 Languages

Only 6% of ASHA-certified SLPs identify as Hispanic, yet 28% of school-age children are. Our bilingual evaluators and therapists, led by Spanish but spanning 17 languages, directly address the most critical gap in school-based services. Diana Case compliant (CA). ELL-sensitive assessments that distinguish language difference from disorder.

Experienced Teletherapy Team

Our therapists bring years of teletherapy and school-based experience. Districts get a partner with deep virtual service delivery expertise, proven outcomes, and clinicians who understand the school environment.

IEP Compliance Tracking Platform

Our proprietary platform tracks every session minute against IEP mandates, producing audit-ready documentation that protects your district from OSEP compliance findings, state complaints, and due process hearings.

SLPA Supervision

Many districts have SLPAs they can't utilize because they lack supervising SLPs. ACT provides the supervision infrastructure that unlocks your existing SLPA capacity, maximizing the team you already have.

Hybrid Delivery: Telehealth + On-Site

Not all students can be served via telehealth, preschoolers, sensory integration, and feeding therapy need hands-on support. ACT offers the full spectrum so your district doesn't need multiple vendors.

400+ Therapists at Scale

ACT can staff an entire district's therapy program, not just a single position. From a 500-student charter school to a 300,000-student district, we scale to your needs with competitive pricing.

Serving Districts in California, Texas & Nevada

Each state has unique regulatory frameworks and challenges. We speak your state's language.

California

2,716+ active SLP school job postings statewide (2025 data)

AB 130 Medi-Cal expansion means your district can now bill Medi-Cal for ALL eligible students, we help you capture that revenue while delivering bilingual services your SELPA needs.

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Texas

ESA voucher surge tripled IEP evaluation requests in suburban districts

TX special education enrollment has nearly doubled since 2014. The ESA program created 176,000+ new applications. Districts need evaluation and service capacity they've never had before.

ESA SurgePEIMSESC RegionsBilingual Evals
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Nevada

CCSD: 140+ SpEd vacancies, $50M budget cut, hiring freeze except special education

With only 17 districts statewide and CCSD's budget crisis forcing reliance on contracted services, Nevada is a concentrated opportunity for teletherapy at scale.

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ACT also serves students in Florida and other states via telehealth.

Teletherapy Delivers Results

With a trained facilitator or e-helper on-site, teletherapy delivers outcomes comparable to in-person for virtually all school-based therapy services.

ServiceTelehealth EffectivenessEvidence LevelBest For
Articulation TherapyComparable to in-personStrongAll ages with facilitator
Language TherapyComparable to in-personStrongAll ages with facilitator
Fluency (Stuttering)Comparable to in-personStrongAll ages
Social CommunicationHighly effective via videoStrongAll ages with facilitator
OT: Visual-Motor & HandwritingEffective with facilitator supportStrongAll ages with facilitator
ABA / Behavioral SupportEffective with on-site aideStrongAll ages

Teletherapy sessions count toward IEP minutes, just like in-person.

Virtual sessions delivered through ACT are recognized as direct service time and satisfy IEP service delivery requirements.

Services We Are Equipped to Provide to Schools

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Telehealth + On-Site

Evaluations, IEP therapy sessions, and progress monitoring for speech and language disorders, including articulation, language intervention, fluency, social communication, and AAC.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Telehealth + On-Site

Fine motor, sensory processing, handwriting, self-regulation, and daily function support for students with IEP or 504 plans.

Physical Therapy (PT)

On-Site

Gross motor, mobility, positioning, and physical function services for students requiring school-based PT.

ABA Therapy

On-Site + Telehealth

Applied Behavior Analysis services including functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, and social skills development for students with autism.

What Sessions Look Like

Our therapists use thousands of interactive, evidence-based digital activities designed to keep students engaged, not a camera pointed at worksheets.

Interactive Activities

Digital games, rewards, and activities customized for age, interests, and IEP goals keep students engaged throughout every session.

Live Collaboration Tools

Shared screens, whiteboards, and real-time modeling allow therapists to demonstrate, correct, and coach, just like being in the room.

1:1 and Group Sessions

Individual therapy for targeted IEP goals plus small group sessions for social communication, pragmatic language, and peer interaction skills.

Facilitator-Supported

A trained aide or caregiver provides hands-on support in the room while the therapist directs the session, enabling virtually every service type via tele.

Audit-Ready Documentation

When OSEP monitors visit, when state compliance reviews happen, when a due process hearing is filed, your documentation needs to be airtight. ACT produces everything your district needs to demonstrate full IDEA compliance.

Our documentation supports: OSEP monitoring visits, state self-reviews, due process hearings, Medicaid audits, LCAP/LCFF accountability (CA), and PEIMS audits (TX).

Evaluation Backlog & Compensatory Services

Many districts owe compensatory services from past staffing gaps, and evaluation backlogs risk missing statutory timelines. ACT clears evaluation backlogs within your state's deadlines and delivers compensatory services efficiently , documenting every session for compliance.

What ACT Documents for Your District

Session logs

Date, time, duration, activities, student response, per session

Monthly progress reports

Graphed outcome data aligned to IEP goals

Quarterly review notes

Program oversight and quality assurance documentation

IEP meeting attendance

Provider participation records for every IEP meeting

Evaluation reports

Initial and triennial assessments, including bilingual evaluations

Caseload reports

Students served, minutes delivered vs. mandated, monthly

Therapist credentials

License verification, background checks, FERPA/HIPAA training

Staffing Models That Fit Your District

Every district has different needs and budgets. We offer flexible staffing options so you only pay for what you use.

Dedicated Hours

A set number of therapist hours per week, assigned to your district with a consistent provider. Best for districts with stable, ongoing caseloads that need schedule predictability.

Best for: Ongoing caseloads

Flexible Hours

Scale therapy hours up or down based on your district's changing needs throughout the school year. Pay for what you use without committing to a fixed weekly schedule.

Best for: Fluctuating caseloads

Short-Term Coverage

When your therapist is on maternity leave, medical leave, or extended absence, we step in with a qualified replacement, so students never go without mandated services.

Best for: Leave replacement

All models include a dedicated account manager, IEP compliance tracking, and audit-ready documentation. Contact us for a custom quote.

How Our Partnership Works

1

Needs Assessment

We evaluate your district's therapy staffing gaps, student caseloads, language needs, and service delivery preferences, on-site, telehealth, or hybrid.

2

Therapist Matching

We assign qualified, credentialed therapists matched to your district's language requirements, specialty needs, age groups, and caseload size.

3

Fast Onboarding

We handle credentialing, background checks, and compliance documentation. Our goal is to get therapists seeing students as quickly as possible, typically within weeks.

4

Service Delivery & Reporting

Therapists deliver IEP-aligned services and provide monthly progress reports, quarterly reviews, and real-time utilization data. Your district stays compliant.

Charter & Virtual Schools

From single-campus charters to 100+ school networks, we are built to deliver IEP-mandated therapy services that fit your size and model. Virtual schools get a teletherapy-native partner whose delivery matches your instruction model.

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Ready to Solve Your Therapy Staffing Challenges?

Contact us to discuss your district's needs, request an RFP response, or schedule a free needs assessment with our school services team.

For school services inquiries, request a meeting or email schooldistricts@allcaretherapies.com

Important Notices

Data & Statistics: Market data, shortage statistics, enrollment figures, and vacancy counts cited on this page are derived from publicly available federal, state, and professional organization sources including the U.S. Department of Education (OSEP/IDEA), Bureau of Labor Statistics, ASHA, state departments of education, and district reports. Figures may reflect estimates, projections, or point-in-time snapshots and are subject to change. All Care Therapies does not independently verify all third-party data.

Services & Availability: Services described on this page are subject to therapist availability, state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements, and district-level agreements. Service delivery timelines, staffing models, and language availability may vary by location and are not guaranteed. "Fast onboarding" and similar language refers to typical timelines and does not constitute a binding commitment.

Compliance: All Care Therapies provides documentation and services designed to support IDEA, IEP, and state compliance requirements. However, ultimate responsibility for IEP compliance, FAPE obligations, and regulatory adherence remains with the school district. Information on this page does not constitute legal advice.

Telehealth: Teletherapy effectiveness references are based on published research and clinical practice evidence. Individual student outcomes may vary based on diagnosis, age, service type, facilitator support, and other factors. Teletherapy is permitted in schools in CA, TX, and NV as of the date of this page; regulatory requirements may change.