Staffing Schools in IL, NC & CA

Speech Therapists Available

Dependable • Experienced • Highly Qualified

Access to Certified SLP’s

Licensed professionals available regardless of location

IEP Compliance Support

Timely assessments, documentation & progress reports

Flexible Scheduling

Services that adapt to school hours and student needs

Staffing Relief

Fill gaps caused by shortages or high caseloads

Cost-Effective Solutions

Flat hourly rate with no overhead costs

Consistent, Quality Services

Evidence-based therapy delivered with continuity

Working With Speech Kidz

Flexible, high-quality virtual speech services to support student success and IEP compliance


Teletherapy Staffing

Our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists deliver high-quality speech services through secure online platforms, ensuring accessibility and convenience. Services include evaluations, direct therapy, consultation, case management, supervision and documentation - all tailored to your district’s needs. By partnering with us, school districts can enhance student outcomes, reduce service gaps, and ensure compliance with IEP requirements through flexible, effective virtual therapy.

Evaluation Services

Comprehensive virtual speech and language evaluations, including many standardized assessments, can be administered by our licensed Speech Therapists. Using a secure web-based system, we handle test administration, scoring and reporting with efficency and accuracy. This flexible service helps school districts quickly address evaluation needs, reduce backlogs, and support timely IEP development.

What Our Clients Are Saying…

  • Speech Kidz was able to collaborate with our district to find Speech Pathologists. The quality of therapists has been wonderful. We have received positive feedback from staff.

    Illinois School District

  • We couldn't have asked for a better experience with speech teletherapy for our students.

    Principal, Illinois School District

  • I will be honest; I was not entirely sold on the idea of having our students receive speech services virtuallly, but after witnessing the success that they have had with Ms. Puma, I've completely changed my mind!

    Assistant Principal, Illinois School District

Welcome to Speech Kidz

I am Tara Puma, the owner of Speech Kidz and a Speech-Language Pathologist

Tara Puma is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of expertise and proven track record of leadership in both in-person and virtual settings. She has successfully supported and supervised SLPs and SLPAs, ensuring high-quality service delivvery across diverse educational environments. Tara takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to support both school districts and therapists, fostering strong communication and consistent outcomes. With her extensive clinical knowledge and practical understanding of school-based services, Tara leads a reliable team equipped to meet your district’s needs with confidence and ease.

Reliable Virtual Speech-Language Services


SLPs • SLPA Supervision • CF Supervision

Long-terms relationships with schools and stakeholders

Support for our therapists so they can deliver their best

504, IEP, ISP and MTSS support

Contact us to discuss your special education program needs and how we can help. We have experienced Speech Therapists with immediate availability.