WE KNOW SCHOOLS. WE UNDERSTAND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
WE RECOGNIZE YOUR CHALLENGES.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Supportable/defensible assessments to build focused IEP plans
Nonpublic Agency, compliant with CA/Federal eligibility criteria
Effective curriculum support, encouraging parent collaboration
Collaborated with CA districts in fair hearing/due process when needed
Blend with your team seamlessly, consistently conveying professionalism, kindness and respect
Direct clinical support for our staff, from our SLP directors/supervisors, throughout the academic year
Full/partial school year contracts covering employee leaves, compensatory services & extended school year
Part-time & Full-Time high-quality SLPs & SLPAs available to serve you

HOW IS PCSS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OTHER CHOICES?

Intentionally supporting So Cal schools for 36 years within a 100-mile radius of Southern California
Founded by two local SLPs to support their community with exceptional service
Sample administrator comment: “When I contract a position with PCSS, I know that everything will flow smoothly all year”
Our clinicians consistently receive superior satisfaction ratings from district teams
ZERO due process decisions against our services – in 36 years
SLPs new to school settings, mentored by experienced clinicians
Clinical fellows supervised by local PCSS SLPs at no cost to your district at double the CA required standard
Aligned with the Point Quest Group, also offering you behavioral, OT, PT and other related services

What is the Process?

Setting Up a Contract
No recruiters and dozens of resumes. Our SLP administrators, familiar with our local schools, will hand pick the right SLP/SLPA from our proven staff. Clinicians stay with us forever, some for more than 15 years! We choose clinicians based on knowledge of eligibility and compliance standards, as well as their attitude towards supportive team collaboration. Start here to connect to our team.

Maintaining the Financial Contract Simplified financial processes. Our team can supplies the NPA/financial documentation to support your district’s individual needs. Our clinicians bill Medicaid monthly to ensure that your district’s reimbursement is maximized.

Obtaining Clinical Support
Speech pathologist leadership is immediately accessible to both your district and our clinician at any time throughout the contract. PCSS measures school-level satisfaction regularly, resulting in happy principals, parents, and team members.

Independent Evaluations/Compensatory Services
We provide compensatory services for our district partners; both onsite or via teletherapy. We do not have a clinic location. Questions? Contact us.

Service Area

Here’s our service area map! If you are outside that area, feel free to contact us. We have contacts outside of our area that may be helpful, including our Point Quest Group partner companies.

Click here for a detailed Service Area Map.

Faq

1. Are you a nonpublic agency?

Yes. Pacific Coast Speech Services has been a Nonpublic Agency (NPA) since 1995 assuring we are a reliable, compliant source of district educational services. We take care of details such as DOJ fingerprinting and HR regulations so that services in your district can begin immediately.

2. PCSS Start-up Responsibilities vs. Your District's

PCSS Completes:

DOJ and FBI fingerprinting and NPA requirements such as DOJ scans, TB tests & trainings
Required insurance to meet your district’s needs
Presentation of select clinicians, chosen for compliance and specific knowledge addressing your caseload

District Supplies:

Resource contacts for questions regarding your unique district preferences
Site based instructions and contacts for MediCal billing

3. We have a number of advocates in our district, and are very concerned about compliance to our standards. How do I know your clinicians will meet our compliance standards?

You can rely on our documented history of satisfied customers and our well prepared school-based clinicians. PCSS clinicians have a detailed start-up procedures manual with recommendations on eligibility and compliance. However, we understand that every district has slightly different policies. Our clinicians typically meet with a seasoned district clinician or coordinator at the start of a new site. We ask for additional forms & guidelines specific to your district. We continue to listen to IEP team members and administration for final guidance.

4. Some of our prior contractors were medically based, and our staff had to manage training for compliance. How do you handle this?

Most of our clinicians have had years, sometimes decades of school-based experience. If we have a clinician that worked out of state, or is new to the schools, we provide training materials and assign a PCSS mentor at no additional cost to your district to ensure compliance. Clinical Fellows are supervised at double the CA licensing standard by PCSS SLP leaders in the community at no cost to you.

5. When your clinicians have questions; whom do they contact?

When our clinicians have questions about their caseload, they typically contact us first, saving district staff time and effort. If we can’t answer their question, or it relates to district policies or legal questions, PCSS seeks answers from your district administration.

6. What if we are outside of your service area?

Pacific Coast Speech Services serves Orange County and portions of Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. View Map If your site falls outside of those borders, we may be able to refer you our Point Quest Group affiliates that cover other areas of California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Arizona and Idaho.