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Hi, I'm Jayson &
I am a School-Based OT
You and I, we can both be great
school-based practitioners!
My name is Jayson Davies, and over the past decade I have worked closely with all kinds of professionals in the educational realm to better understand occupational therapy in the educational world.
I even started the OT School House Podcast in 2017 so I could converse with more school-based OTs and help OTs around the world better understand SBOT. All of these experiences has led me to helping more therapists through the creation of this very course!
As an OT practitioner looking to improve yourself as a therapist, you may be hoping to become a more thorough evaluator. Or perhaps you are curious about learning how to incorporate a Response to Intervention (RTI) program as a way to slow down your growing evaluation list & caseload.
You may want to learn how to move from your evaluation, through the IEP process, and into the fun part where you get to work with the kids!
If that is the case, the A-Z School-based OT course is right for you! We are going to walk through the process of being a therapist in an educational world. We will start with creating an RTI program and only continue form there into referrals, evaluations, PLOPs & goal planning, and then on to services.
From there, we will look at effecting planing to help manage the ever growing OT caseload and the ethical graduation of students with OT.
Unfortunately, OT programs do not yet put enough focus on school-based OT despite estimates that 20-25% of OTs and OTAs work in the educational realm.
Likewise, continuing education courses tend to focus on individual treatment models as opposed to the systems and educational aspects of school-based OT.
The A-Z School-Based OT course is designed to teach you how to support students through effective RTI strategies, thorough and efficient evaluations, efficient SMART-E goals, treatment planning for success, and providing services in the least restrictive environment.
I hope you will join me today and start down the path to fully understanding school-based OT and how we can efficiently and effectively help more students! I also look forward to meeting you soon in our A-Z School-Based OT Office hours! (More on that in just a second!)
8 strategically organized modules walking you through the process as a School-Based OT step by step
Module 1
The scope of OT in schools
(50 minutes)
Module 2
OT in general education and RTI
(67 minutes)
Module 3
The referral and evaluation process
(83 minutes)
Module 4
Preparing for the IEP
PLOPs goals, & accommodations
(61 minutes)
Module 5
Preparing for the IEP
OT services in schools
(68 minutes)
Module 6
Presenting at the IEP team meeting
(53 minutes)
Module 7
After the IEP
(86 minutes)
Module 8
Graduating student from
occupational therapy services
(86 minutes)
Bonus Module
Getting organized
(35 minutes)
What's Included? The recorded modules are just the beginning!
What's a course without all the supplemental materials?
Well, here is what you will receive when you sign up for A-Z School-Based OT.
Access to all 8 training modules broken up into 20-60 minute easily digestible videos and totaling 9.5 hours of material.
Access to the Private Student Center that will allow you to seek advice from Jayson and your peers in the A-Z School-Based OT Course
Access to monthly LIVE Q&A sessions (Office hours) with Jayson via private Zoom sessions!
Access to digital PDF reference handouts that will make your job easier and keep you organized.
Access to customizable word and digital templates including Jayson's evaluation template and annual report template
A certificate of completion for 9.5 contact hours good for your certification and licensure renewal where applicable (Pease refer to your state guidelines to determine if your state accepts live and/or recorded online course for renewal)
BONUS ORGANIZATIONAL VIDEO for those of you who are just transitioning into the school-based setting or who are starting at a new school site. This video will help teach you how to get organized at your new site and provide tips for your first few weeks on campus.
Continue learning with bonus materials & virtual interactions
Editable
Templates
In addition to the course video and slides, You will also receive valuable handouts and templates that will guide you through the RTI, referral, evaluation, goals and services recommendations, intervention, and documentation processes. Many of these templates are editable and customizable to your need!
Live Office Hours With Jayson
Even with 8 hours of video content, I know you are going to have questions. So, I have set time aside every month to answer your questions live in a private Zoom session. During the office hours I will be available to answer your questions directly, along with others who have taken the same course and have similar questions.
Private A-Z SBOT
Student Center
Upon purchase, not only will you have full access to the content of the course, but you will also be welcomed into the Private A-Z SBOT Facebook Student Center where Jayson and other likeminded professionals are available to answer case specific questions. Ask for help and help other school-based OT practitioners!
Course Objectives
Yeah, We are going to cover a lot in this course. But dont worry!
By breaking it down into modules, we'll get though it in a logical way that all comes together.
Participants will:
Identify the role of school based OTs as outlined by governing bodies and laws
Recognize the key factors within the Educational Framework for Child Success
Select an appropriate screening process under the Response To Intervention model
Differentiate between the uses and procedures of a screening and an evaluation
Identify the steps of moving through an IEP from present levels to recommending services
Identify appropriate language and content to include in an IEP
Identify how the frequency and type of service can impact a student engaging in the least restrictive environment.
Recognize and acknowledge that participants of the IEP team have different views and perceptions of the IEP process
Identify strategies to streamline the process of getting organized as a therapist
Recognize ethical and logical methods to graduate a student from OT services when the time is right.
Broken Down Module Objectives
Scope of OT in Schools
Identify the focus of occupational therapy in the schools
identify the difference between 504 programs, Student Support Programs, and IEPs
Recognize the history of occupational therapy in schools
Identify national laws and state entities that govern the practices of therapist in schools
OT in General Education
Identify the importance of a pre-referral and referral process
Identify the 3 tiers of RTI and how occupational therapy can support children and staff in all 3 tiers
Identify the difference between a screening and an evaluations
List the steps to complete a occupational therapy screening
The Referral Process
Identify the importance of a strong referral process
Select the steps to a referral process
Develop a referral form for your OT practice
The Evaluation Process
Identify the laws and timelines in completing an evaluation process
identify the steps to completing a school-based occupational therapy evaluation
Identify common tools used for OT evaluations in the schools
Identify the components to evaluation report
Identify how frequently to assess a student
Present Levels, Goals, and Accommodations
Recall what information to write in the present levels of an IEP
Explain the process of moving from present levels to goals and services
Describe the process of moving from present levels to services
Demonstrate the ability to write SMART-E IEP goals
Module Objectives Continued: OT Services
List 5 common accommodations used in education
Identify 4 types of services provided by OTs in schools
Identify the difference between the 4 types of services
Define the term LRE
Use resources to identify the least restrictive service for a student
Presenting at the IEP meeting
List the steps to preparing for an IEP.
Identify social communication skills to use in an IEP
Identify the roles of each participant in an IEP
List the pieces of information an IEP will need to report on in an IEP
Intervention plan and documentation
Recognize the difference between an intervention plan, an IEP, and a treatment plan
Recognize the importance for using an intervention plan
Identify how to save time by using digital documentation
Identify how to document a daily treatment note
Graduating students
Identify how to start an evaluation to make increase the likelihood of ethically exiting a student for services
Recognize the variable to consider when looking into exiting a student
Identify the common procedures for graduating a student from OT services
I promise, I have structured this course to make learning all this, super easy! Don't believe me? check out these reviews!
"I highly recommend this course!"
"Jayson does a great job of organizing all parts of a school therapist's job and making it seem not as overwhelming. The resources he provided were great! Also, for new therapists this is a great course to take to feel more confident in what your role is as a school-based OT. II highly recommend this course!"
Rebecca Olsen
First Year School-Based OT
One Time Cost
A Lifetime of Knowledge
It has taken me nearly 10 years to compile all of this knowledge and to create all of these resources. Now I want you to have them so you don't have to reinvent the wheel!
Two easy ways to register now!
A 1-time payment of $299
or
Two payments of $150
Both options get you full access to the course and resources today!
Plus, you will have access to the next office hours session!
Jayson has been a School-Based Occupational therapist for over 8 years in Southern California. In addition to his "day job" as a school-based OT, he created the OT School House Website and Podcast to support other occupational therapists transitioning to, or currently working in, the school system. In addition to working as a full time therapist and providing support to other therapists, Jayson also advises occupational therapy students at the university level and volunteer on committees for the Occupational Therapy Association of California. Jayson is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OTSchoolhouse.com
Great Value!
I know, $299 seems a bit expensive, but when you consider the amount of time you will save with the knowledge and resources provided in this course, it will easily pay for itself! You will get access to time saving interactive documents like my evaluation template, Google Forms to make getting info from parents and teachers in minutes instead of days, and my flowchart that guides you in selecting the least restrictive service for a students based on the goals you have developed. Plus, you get lifetime access to this course and live office hours, meaning when I update the course and create new documents, you get them at no extra charge!
How does that sound?
Pretty good, I hope!
Still have questions?
Let's see if I cover them here
This Goal Bank is designed for school-based OTs and OTAs who frequently draft IEP, 504, and/or Student Support Team goals.
Therapists will find that the the OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank saves them time and provide ideas for how to help students meet their goals.
This Goal Bank is NOT designed for teachers, administrators, parents, or others looking to replace occupational therapy services from a licensed and/or registered OT professional.
All live and recorded professional development courses are AOTA-approved.
Podcast Courses are the exception. They will not be approved for AOTA credit, but you can still earn a certificate of completion.
As a reminder, NBCOT and most states do not require courses to be approved by AOTA. Be sure to check your state guidelines.
As of 1/1/2024, there are more than 25 goals in the bank and we aim to add 5 new goals each month.
If you can't find a goal that fits your needs, you can use our goal request feature, and we will move your goal needs to the top of our list for goals to create.
Some OT Schoolhouse podcast episodes and individual CEU courses may be available outside of the Collaborative.
However, membership provides the most consistent, cost-effective way to earn school-based professional development while staying current with evidence and best practices.
We group the goals by skill (ex. Handwriting, sensory, executive function, etc.). However, you can also use our seacrh bar to find a goal the works for you.
There is also a Bookmark feature available for you to easily find the goals you most frequently use.
Yes. The Collab is a paid membership, and memberships do automatically renew each year until cancelled.
You can cancel your subscriptions at any time inside the community and by clicking here.(https://collab.otschoolhouse.com/account/billing?tab=subscriptions)
You can spend as much (or as little) time as you'd like in the community. All events are optional and recorded in case you'd like to watch them at a later time.
We host three 1-hour live events each month on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. One of the three events is a live AOTA-approved professional development course.
Some members attend each of the three live events and post or comment in the community a few times a week. Other members attend some of the events and occasionally post in the community. You get to choose what works best for you.
Oh no, that wouldn't be good.
While we cannot guarantee that we will have all the goals you will ever need. We can promise to help you write the goals you need.
If you cannot find a goal to fit your needs, Use our Goal Request form to request a goal and add it to the bank. Share with us what you are thinking and we will work to create a new goal for you and the bank.
We did a ton of research on various membership platforms before making our choice. Ultimately, we chose Circle. Think of Circle as a cross between Facebook Groups and LinkedIn, but without the need to have a profile out in the open. Courses and other events are held on Zoom and a similar video hosting platform
Great question.
As long as you remain subscribed to the monthly or annual goal bank payment plan, you will have access to the goal bank.
You can end your plan at any time by clicking here.(https://collab.otschoolhouse.com/account/billing?tab=subscriptions)
Impact members receive full access to the OT Schoolhouse Back to School Conference at no additional cost. This includes live attendance, access to session recordings, and the opportunity to earn AOTA-approved CEUs.
It’s intentionally included as part of the Impact experience to support learning, reflection, and implementation at a key point in the year.
Note: Access to the Back to School Conference is not included with the Essentials membership.
There is a cost to access the goal bank.
Why?
Maintaining the bank and continuing to create goals worth using takes time, energy, and software. We put in many hours a week to help you save time and to have a great experience with the goal bank.
Rest assured that if and when best practices change, we will be there to update past goals and create new goals to reflect those practices?
We do not offer refunds for the OTS Goal Bank. However, you may cancel your subscription at any time.
Absolutely. We accept purchase orders for annual membership plans. Click here to learn how.(https://otschoolhouse.forms.ac/otscpo)
If you are a member of the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative,(otschoolhouse.com/collab) then yes, you do have access to the goal bank as part of your membership.
If you are not a member of The Collaborative, then you can subscribe to the goal bank here. (https://collab.otschoolhouse.com/checkout/the-school-based-ot-goal-bank)
We do not offer refunds for either tier of The Collab. However, you may cancel your subscription at any time.
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Still have questions? Contact us at Contact@otschoolhouse.com(Contact@otschoolhouse.com)
The A-Z School-based OT course is a recorded, learn at your own pace course. Unlike some recorded seminars, this is not a "previously recorded session." This compilation of videos were recorded directly for the purpose of this online course.
Schoolhouse Education, LLC is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education and this course is an approved course.
At the completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your learned knowledge through an online quiz. Upon completion of this quiz, you will receive your certificate of completion for 9.5 hours worth of continuing education.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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The Essentials tier ($249/year) includes unlimited CEUs, access to the OTP Lounge for community support, access to resources associated with CEU courses, and the A-Z School-Based OT Course.
The Impact tier includes all of these benefits plus live group mentorship, the full library of resources, access to the OT Schoolhouse Goal bank, AI tools trained by school-based OT practitioners, research briefs, and access to the Back to School Conference.
The A-Z School-Based OT Course is designed for occupational therapy providers who are relatively new to the school setting, who are ready to take the leap to school-based OT, or experienced therapists ready to revamp their systems and become more organized therapists.
Both novice therapists and therapists with a few years of experience will appreciate the handouts, templates and everyday tips that will help create an organized occupational therapy system at your school.
More experienced therapists may appreciate hearing how Jayson provides RTI services in general and special education classes as a means to help more students in an effective manner.
Educational content is rated as introductory with some intermediate concepts in the area of Response to Intervention (RTI).
AOTA uses the following definitions to grade educational levels:
Introductory—Information is geared to practitioners with little or no knowledge of the subject matter. Focus is on providing general introductory information.
Intermediate—Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter."
Access to the Back to School Conference is not included in the Essentials Tier. If you would like to attend the Back to School Conference, you may purchase that separately at an additional cost.
The Impact Tier provides the most cost effective way to attend the Back to School Conference.
Yes, they are.
Essentials Tier Members can access the A-Z School-Based OT Course (https://www.otschoolhouse.com/a2z)as well as all courses listed at OTSchoolhouse.com/courses (https://www.otschoolhouse.com/courses)for as long as your membership remains active.
The total cost of the A-Z School-Based OT Course is $399.
This price includes all recorded sessions, slides handouts, customizable templates that you can use the next day, and lifetime access to the Student Center and Q&A office hour sessions.
You may also opt to have your district or employer pay via a purchase order. to submit a purchase order, please email us at Registration@otschoolhouse.com(Registration@otschoolhouse.com)
For even more support, you may appreciate the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative where you can access this course and many others. Learn more here. (otschoolhouse.com/collab)
Yes, memberships are set up as annual subscriptions that will automatically renew each year.
You'll receive renewal reminder emails before your membership renews, and you can manage your subscription settings at any time to cancel or modify your membership.
Oh no! We don't want that.
We offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are unhappy with the A-Z School-Based OT Course for any reason, let us know and we will refund your payment within 30 days.
We may ask a question or two, but it would only be find out how we can improve the course better for future participants. No hard feelings, I promise!
This does not apply to the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative. OT Schoolhouse Collaborative purchases are non-refundable.
Absolutely not!
Everyday, therapists just like you login and learn from this course. As a student of the course, you will have access to all videos as well as a private Learner Center with myself and the other participants.
Over 800 therapists have registered for and benefited from this same course.
Many OTPs have told us the courses we offer in The Collab helped them to secure a school-based job.
While we do not frequently provide content around applying and interviewing for jobs, the content you'll learn in the community will absolutely help you during your job search.
Let’s be honest, the best part of a presentation are the slides, right? Well, you are going to get all of my slides and more!
Along with the slides to my presentation, you will also receive several handouts and templates designed for you to customize and use in your practice! This includes the evaluation template that I use and the treatment plan template to help you guide your student outcomes. I'll even show you how to easily digitize your records.
You will also be invited to join our private Learner Center where your questions and ideas can be shared and responded to by myself and the OT Schoolhouse Team.
We're here to support you!
You will need a computer or smart device with an internet connection to access the course. Videos cannot be downloaded to your device and must be watched while connected to the internet. All files (slides and resources) may be downloaded and/or copied to your Google Drive or Microsoft Cloud
The A-Z school based OT course uses an audiovisual platform That allows for making the video presentation full-screen on your device (use of a computer recommended) and allows for you to adjust the volume to your desired volume. Likewise, you will have the opportunity to play, pause, and re-listen to the content for clarity if needed. Handouts of the slides are provided to all participants
AI generated subtitles for the video content is available, but may not be 100% accurate.
If you feel that you might require additional accommodations to access the course, please reach out to info@otschoolhouse.com (info@otschoolhouse.com)prior to registering for the course.
For questions about your billing or accessing the course materials, email help@otschoolhouse.com.(help@otschoolhouse.com)
If you have a question about how you put the course methods to work in your own practice, we encourage you to ask those in the Learner Center or at the Office Hours with Jayson.
The Caseload to Workload Workshop is a recorded, learn at your own pace course. Unlike some recorded seminars, this is not a "previously recorded session." This compilation of videos were recorded directly for the purpose of this online course.
The workshop also includes optional assignments that are designed to facilitate your ability to make the shift to a workload model and get the support you need.
Learners who have completed the assignments also report increased results when meeting with their administrators.
Schoolhouse Education, LLC is an AOTA approved provider of continuing education and this course is an approved course.
At the completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your learned knowledge through an online quiz. Upon completion of this quiz, you will receive your certificate of completion for 4 hours worth of continuing education.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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The Caseload to Workload Workshop is designed for school-based OT practitioners looking to effectively manage their caseloads and transition to a workload approach. It provides strategies, tools, and resources to help OTs streamline their workload and enhance their impact on student outcomes.
If you are tired of working 45, 50, or 60 hours per week, this course is for you. I will help you show your administrators that your program is not sustainable and that something must change.
The total cost of the Make The Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop is $299.
This price includes all recorded sessions, slides handouts, customizable templates that you can use the next day, and lifetime access to the Student Center and Q&A collaboration hour sessions.
You may also opt to have your district or employer pay via a purchase order. to submit a purchase order, please email us at Registration@otschoolhouse.com
(Registration@otschoolhouse.com)
For even more support, you may appreciate the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative where you can access this course and many others. Learn more here. (otschoolhouse.com/collab)
Oh no! We don't want that.
We offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are unhappy with the Caseload to Workload Workshop for any reason, let us know and we will refund your payment within 30 days.
We may ask a question or two, but it would only be find out how we can improve the course better for future participants. No hard feelings, I promise!
This does not apply to the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative. OT Schoolhouse Collaborative purchases are non-refundable.
Absolutely not!
Everyday, therapists just like you login and learn from this course. As a student of the course, you will have access to all videos as well as a private Learner Center with myself and the other participants.
Many therapists just like you have registered for and benefited from this course.
Let’s be honest, the best part of a presentation are the slides, right? Well, you are going to get all of my slides and more!
Along with the slides to my presentation, you will also receive several handouts and templates designed for you to customize and use in your practice!
Some of the resources included are:
• A caseload to workload calculator
• Time study spreadsheet with calculations to analyze your time
• A report template to help demonstrate your workload to your administrators
• And more!
You will also be invited to join our private Learner Center where your questions and ideas can be shared and responded to by myself and fellow members of the course. This is a great opportunity to keep the learning going with other therapists dedicated to school-based OT.
You will need a computer or smart device with an internet connection to access the course. Videos cannot be downloaded to your device and must be watched while connected to the internet. All files (slides and resources) may be downloaded and/or copied to your Google Drive or Microsoft Cloud
The Caseload to Workload Workshop uses an audiovisual platform. That allows for making the video presentation full-screen on your device (use of a computer recommended) and allows for you to adjust the volume to your desired volume. Likewise, you will have the opportunity to play, pause, and re-listen to the content for clarity if needed. Handouts of the slides are provided to all participants
AI generated subtitles for the video content is available, but may not be 100% accurate.
If you feel that you might require additional accommodations to access the course, please reach out to info@otschoolhouse.com (info@otschoolhouse.com)prior to registering for the course.
For questions about your billing or accessing the course materials, email help@otschoolhouse.com.(help@otschoolhouse.com)
If you have a question about how to implement what you learn, we encourage you to ask those in the Learner Center or at the Collaboration Hours with Jayson.
Flexible Payment Plan
We understand that times are tough right now. While some OTs are secure in their in their positions, we realize this is not the case for everyone. For this reason, we are offering a 2-month payment planfor the course. The payment plan consists of two monthly $150 payments. Whether you have student loans to pay, a car to save up for, or a family to feed, we want you to be able to access this knowledge while being fiscally responsible.
You can register for the course now with the 2-month payment plan using the button below.
Disclosures, Terms & Conditions, Wavier of Liability & Participation Information
Disclosures
Presenter Disclosure: The speaker, Jayson Davies is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Schoolhouse Education, LLC
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or services.
Course Completion Requirements
Date and Times or each completed lesson will be recorded and documented.
Passing an online exam and completing a course evaluation will be required to earn continuing education credit.
To participate in the course, complete the exam and course evaluation, and earn continuing education credit, you must be the original purchaser of the course. Participants must complete the entire course; partial credit is not allowed.
Schoolhouse Education, LLC is committed to ensuring accessibility to the widest possible audience. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone. If you have questions, requests, or would like to report an accessibility-related issue, please email accessibility@otschoolhouse.com. We will review your request and respond in a timely manner.
Terms and Conditions
Schoolhouse Education, LLC will keep a record of your CE courses. This includes all complete, incomplete and pending coursework. When applicable, transcript services may include reporting to professional associations and/or state licensure boards. While the Schoolhouse Education, LLC will make all reasonable efforts to offer CE credit for its courses, it is not responsible for state or national or regulatory current policies or changes in CE requirements that may make courses ineligible for CE credits.
Participant Agreement
By registering for, or attending any event or activity associated with the A-Z School-Based OT Course, I agree to the following:
Professional Development/Information Disclaimer
The A-Z School-Based OT Course is a virtual event for professional development, networking, and OT School house business purposes. The material presented is not intended to represent the only or the best methods appropriate for the occupational therapy and/or medical condition or professional development issues being discussed, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the presenters, which may be helpful to other health care professionals at arriving at their own conclusions and consequent application. Attendees participating in this professional development education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the A-Z School-Based OT Course, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, and OT School House and its staff or representatives for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities.
Waiver of Liability Agreement
I release the A-Z School-Based OT Course, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, OT School House, and its staff, presenters, and any other individuals or entities associated with 2021 Back To School Conference from any and all liability connected with my participation, as well as from any liability related to changes to the schedule, events or activities. I acknowledge and agree that I am participating on my own choice and assume all risk in connection thereof, and that in the event that a need for emergency medical service arises, I authorize and consent to such services being provided at my own expense.
Cancelation Policy
In the event that Schoolhouse Education, LLC cancels the event for any reason, participants will be offered the choice of a full refund or, when applicable, a credit toward the rescheduled event.
