Taylor Gavin
856-962-5725 – ext. 6130
tgavin@collsk12.org

Patrice Patrinicola
856-962-5700 – ext. 1110
ppatrinicola@collsk12.org

Laura Spencer
856-962-5702 - ext 2007
lspencer@collsk12.org

Robin Baker
856-858-0335 ext. 7137
rbaker@collsk12.org

What are Speech and Language Services?

The Collingswood/Oaklyn School District provides speech and language services to students ages 5-21 who demonstrate a need to improve their speech and language skills in articulation, language, fluency, or voice disorder in order to achieve academic success. The district also provides speech services as a related service to students ages 3-21 who are classified as eligible for Special Education and Related Services and have demonstrated a need for such services.

How are students referred for speech and language services?

Students can be referred for speech and language services by their parents or school staff if they are concerned about a student’s speech and language proficiency as part of a Child Study Team Evaluation or in isolation. The goal of these services is to help students develop the speech and language skills necessary for positive interpersonal relationships and academic success.

Who provides speech and language services?

The districts currently employ 4 speech and language specialists, plus cooperates with local colleges and universities to work with qualified interns.