Let's face it: writing speech-language reports is one of the most time-consuming (and least loved) parts of the job for school-based SLPs.

You spend an hour giving the CELF, another 45 minutes on the GFTA, another 30 interpreting those scores — and then comes the real beast: the report.

If you're tired of the copy-paste loop, the constant second-guessing over wording, and the Sunday-night scramble to meet your district's deadline, you're not alone. But what if there were a faster way to score and write reports — without sacrificing quality or clinical voice?

Let's break down how you can streamline your report-writing process and still meet compliance, professionalism, and your own high standards.

Why Report Writing Takes So Long (Even for Experienced SLPs)

There's a reason this part of the job always feels like it takes forever. It's not just the writing — it's the:

• Manual score entry and calculation
• Juggling PDFs, protocols, and old Word docs
• Copy-pasting test descriptions and templates
• Editing for grammar, tone, and clarity
• Rewriting the same recommendations over and over

And the kicker? Even with all that time invested, many reports still end up overly wordy, inconsistent, or missing key details — which can come back to bite you during IEP meetings or audits.

The Ideal Report: What Are We Actually Aiming For?

A well-written speech-language report should:

• Include clearly explained assessment results
• Be customized to the student's needs and profile
• Use parent- and teacher-friendly language
• Include SMART, data-aligned recommendations
• Be ready to share — not something you feel like you have to defend

And just as important: it shouldn't take you more than an hour to write.

5 Ways to Speed Up Report Writing Without Sacrificing Quality

1. Use an Evaluation Summary Template (Not a Blank Doc)

Stop starting from scratch. Build a modular template with headers, sentence stems, and fill-in-the-blanks for each section (Background, Tests Administered, Results, Observations, Recommendations, etc.).

Pro tip: make sure your templates are editable in both Word and Google Docs — many school districts prefer one over the other.

2. Batch Your Evaluations

Instead of testing one day and writing the report the same day, try batching. Test several students, then reserve one or two blocks of time during the week just for writing. This improves focus and helps you get into "report mode."

3. Automate the Tedious Parts

Use tools that can:

• Auto-calculate standard scores
• Pre-fill test descriptions and citations
• Auto-generate report drafts based on your test inputs

This is where massive time savings come in — and where SLP Score shines. More on that below.

4. Re-use and Refine Recommendations

Save your most commonly used recommendations (with strong wording and correct formatting) in a swipe file. You can slightly customize them for each student instead of rewriting from scratch.

5. Use AI as a Drafting Assistant — Not a Replacement

You don't need to trust AI with your whole report — but using it to refine, summarize, or clarify dense writing can give your reports a polish with half the effort.

Introducing SLP Score: The Fastest Way to Go From Test to Report

SLP Score is built by SLPs (and product folks who get it). We know your time is limited and your standards are high.

With SLP Score, you can:

• Automatically score tests like CELF-5, GFTA-3, PPVT, and over 60 others — just enter raw scores
• Instantly generate narrative summaries of results in clear, family-friendly language
• Customize recommendations and goals based on real data
• Export to Google Docs or Word — ready for your district, your voice, your workflow

School SLPs have saved over 3 hours per report using SLP Score — without compromising accuracy or professionalism.

You Deserve Your Nights Back

If you're spending your evenings buried in reports, there's a better way. SLP Score doesn't just help you write faster — it helps you feel confident in what you're delivering, every single time.

Try it for yourself and reclaim your time. Sign up here →