Practice Standards & Resources

Service Delivery Models

How educational audiology services get structured and delivered — on-site, remote, hybrid, and contracted models, plus program development, evaluation, and management.

Three Resources to Look at First

Position Statement

EdAuD Scope of Practice

Defines the breadth of services educational audiologists provide — the foundation for any delivery model.

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Position Statement

Audiology Assistants in Educational Audiology Settings

Use, supervision, and scope for audiology assistants — central to staffing decisions across delivery models.

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External · ASHA

ASHA Telepractice — Practice Portal

The primary cross-discipline resource on remote service delivery, ethics, and best practice.

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Service Models at a Glance

On-Site / School-Based

Traditional model — the EdAuD is a district employee embedded in school teams. Best for sustained access and team integration.

Remote & Hybrid

Teleaudiology and remote consultation extend reach to underserved districts. Hybrid blends on-site visits with remote support.

Contracted Services

Independent contractor agreements with districts. Flexible model that fills gaps where direct hiring is challenging.

Program Development & Evaluation

Needs assessment, planning, ongoing evaluation, and management — keeps any delivery model effective over time.

EAA Position Statements and Standards

POSITION STATEMENT

EdAuD Scope of Practice

Defines what services educational audiologists deliver across any model — anchor for service-design decisions.

POSITION STATEMENT

Audiology Assistants in Educational Audiology Settings

Use, supervision, and scope of audiology assistants — central to staffing under any delivery model.

EAA Practical Tools & Resources

INFOGRAPHIC

Educational Audiology Services in Schools

Visual overview of the breadth of services delivered in school settings.

EAA PAGE

Educational Audiologist Role Defined

Plain-language explanation of what an EdAuD does — useful for orienting administrators and contracted partners.

Educational Audiology Handbook book cover

Foundational Reference

Educational Audiology Handbook

Johnson & Seaton · Plural Publishing — comprehensive reference for school-based audiology practice. Chapters 15 (Remote Service Delivery), 16 (Contracted Services), and 17 (Program Development) directly inform this topic.

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Forms & Appendices for This Topic

Customizable forms, protocols, and checklists from the Handbook. See the textbook for full content.

Chapter 14 — Educational Considerations for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

  • Appendix 14–D — NASDSE Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program and Service Review Checklist

Chapter 16 — Development & Management of Contracted Services

  • Appendix 16–A — EAA Guidelines for Developing Contracts for School-Based Audiology Services
  • Appendix 16–B — Sample Educational Audiology Services Contract

Chapter 17 — Program Development, Evaluation & Management

  • Appendix 17–A — Self-Assessment: Effectiveness Indicators for Audiology Services in the Schools
  • Appendix 17–B — Goal Prioritization Worksheet
  • Appendix 17–C — Long Range Planning Form
  • Appendix 17–D — Educational Audiology Program Action–Logic Model
  • Appendix 17–E2 — Workload Analysis Fillable Form

EAA Research & Evidence

Peer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology.

JEPRA

Shift Happens: Evolving Practices in School-Based Audiology

DeConde Johnson, Cannon, Oyler, Seaton, Smiley, & Spangler

External Resources

External links are informational and not endorsements.

EXTERNAL · ASHA

ASHA Telepractice — Practice Portal

Evidence-based guidance on remote and hybrid service delivery, including ethics, technology, and best practice.

EXTERNAL · NASDSE

NASDSE D/HH Program & Service Review Checklist

Self-assessment checklist + 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 D/HH students.

Right Model, Right Context

On-site, remote, hybrid, contracted — different models meet different district needs. EAA equips you to evaluate, build, and grow the model that fits your community.

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Members-Only Discussion

In the EAA Community

EAA members are talking about service delivery models on the listserv. Recent threads include:

  • Data management systems
  • Contract negotiations
  • Tracking of mileage

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Related Topics

Advocacy & Program Justification ›

Make the case for the program before defining how it's 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 Questions

What's the difference between on-site, remote, and contracted service models?

On-site: EdAuD is a district employee in school buildings. Remote: services delivered via teleaudiology technology. Contracted: independent contractor agreements with one or more districts. Hybrid models combine these.

When is teleaudiology appropriate?

For consultation, IEP team participation, hearing-aid programming, and certain assessments. Diagnostic testing requiring sound-treated environments still typically needs on-site visits. ASHA's telepractice portal walks through indications.

What should be in an educational audiology contract?

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 (Handbook Ch 16 appendices) walk through specifics.

How do I evaluate my own program?

Start with a needs assessment, identify effectiveness indicators, set goals, monitor data, and revise. Handbook Ch 17 appendices provide a self-assessment, goal prioritization worksheet, planning forms, and a logic model.

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