Hello! Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! I am excited for another year at Caledonia Area School District!

I am going into my fifth year as a speech-language pathologist. I provide all speech/language services for the district, including servicing St. Mary’s School and St. John’s School, from preschoolers (age 3 and up) to high school.

As Caledonia Area School District’s speech-language pathologist, I provide both direct and indirect speech and language intervention as it relates to the educational environment. I also provide speech/language screenings at the semi-annual Early Childhood Screenings and provide guidance for teacher and parent led interventions.

I am originally from the La Crosse, WI area, and am excited to be here again after spending the 6 years in Milwaukee, WI. I received my bachelor’s degree in 2014 and my master’s degree in 2016, both in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I also hold a Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC) through the national organization ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). I also maintain licensing from both Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). This is my fourth year as a practicing speech-language pathologist.

I have formal training in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). I am also a TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues) Trained Professional.

Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I’m looking forward to a great year!

-Alyssa Stecker, M.S., CCC-SLP

Do you have a concern about your child’s speech or language skills?

Many parents have concerns about their child’s speech and language development. Here are the steps you can take to find out more information:

• Talk to your child’s teacher. They will know if your child is on-track developmentally and if his or her communication skills are age-appropriate. They will also have insight into how your child’s communication skills interact with the academic environment.
• If you continue to have concerns regarding communication skills in the classroom, your child’s teacher may refer you to the district’s speech-language pathologist (SLP).
• The SLP may develop a parent or teacher led intervention plan if delays are detected. An evaluation is required in order to determine if your child qualifies for speech services through special education.
• You may contact the SLP with any additional specific questions.