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Practice Standards & Resources Service Delivery ModelsHow educational audiology services are structured and delivered — the on-site, remote, hybrid, and contracted models, along with program development, evaluation, and management. Three Resources to Look at FirstService Models at a GlanceOn-Site / School-BasedIn the traditional model, the educational audiologist is a district employee embedded in school teams. It works best for sustained access and team integration. Remote & HybridTeleaudiology and remote consultation extend reach into underserved districts. A hybrid approach blends on-site visits with remote support. Contracted ServicesIn the contracted model, the educational audiologist works under an independent contractor agreement with the district. This flexible approach fills gaps where direct hiring is difficult. Program Development & EvaluationNeeds assessment, planning, ongoing evaluation, and management keep any delivery model effective over time. EAA Position Statements and StandardsPOSITION STATEMENT
EdAuD Scope of PracticeEAA's statement of what services educational audiologists deliver across any model — the anchor for service-design decisions. POSITION STATEMENT
Audiology Assistants in Educational Audiology SettingsEAA's guidance on the use, supervision, and scope of audiology assistants — central to staffing under any delivery model. EAA Practical Tools & ResourcesINFOGRAPHIC
Educational Audiology Services in SchoolsA visual overview of the full range of services delivered in school settings. EAA PAGE
Educational Audiologist Role DefinedA plain-language explanation of what an educational audiologist does — useful for orienting administrators and contracted partners. EAA Research & EvidencePeer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology. JEPRA
Shift Happens: Evolving Practices in School-Based AudiologyDeConde Johnson, Cannon, Oyler, Seaton, Smiley, & Spangler External ResourcesExternal links are informational and not endorsements. EXTERNAL · ASHA
ASHA Telepractice — Practice PortalEvidence-based guidance on remote and hybrid service delivery, including ethics, technology, and best practice. EXTERNAL · NASDSE
NASDSE D/HH Program & Service Review ChecklistA self-assessment checklist and improvement template (Handbook Appendix 14–D). EXTERNAL · NASDSE
Optimizing Outcomes for Students Who Are D/HH (3rd ed., 2018)NASDSE's full educational service guidelines for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Right Model, Right Context Match the service delivery model to the students you serve.On-site, remote, hybrid, and contracted models each meet different district needs. EAA helps you evaluate, build, and grow the model that fits your community. Members-Only Discussion In the EAA CommunityOn the EAA listserv, members regularly discuss service delivery models. Recent threads have covered:
Related TopicsAdvocacy & Program Justification ›Make the case for the program before defining how it is delivered. Collaboration & Team Roles ›How teams operate within different delivery models. IEPs, 504s & School Law ›The legal framework that frames service-delivery decisions. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's the difference between on-site, remote, and contracted service models?In the on-site model, the educational audiologist is a district employee based in school buildings. In the remote model, services are delivered through teleaudiology technology. In the contracted model, the educational audiologist works under an independent contractor agreement with one or more districts. Hybrid models combine these approaches. When is teleaudiology appropriate?Teleaudiology works well for consultation, IEP team participation, hearing-aid programming, and certain assessments. Diagnostic testing that requires a sound-treated environment still typically needs an on-site visit. ASHA's telepractice portal walks through the indications in detail. What should be in an educational audiology contract?A contract should spell out scope of services, hours, rates, deliverables, equipment expectations, supervision arrangements for assistants, liability and insurance, data ownership, and exit terms. EAA's contract guidelines and sample contract — the Handbook Chapter 16 appendices — walk through the specifics. How do I evaluate my own program?Start with a needs assessment, identify effectiveness indicators, set goals, monitor data, and revise. The Handbook Chapter 17 appendices provide a self-assessment, a goal prioritization worksheet, planning forms, and a logic model. Have a resource to suggest?Help keep this page current. EAA members are welcome to suggest resources to add. |
