Start feeling Confident in your school-based OT role.
The SBOT Collaborative (The Collab) gives you access to practical resources, a supportive community, and AOTA-approved CEUs so you can confidently apply evidence-based practices in your schools.
You may be the only OT at your School, but in The Collab, you have a community to lean on!
Join 300+ school-based OTPs who are turning professional development into real impact.
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All The Support You Need
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Save hours every week with ready-to-use tools
Explore 100+ ready-to-use resources for school-based OTPs, including referral tools, observation forms, treatment ideas, handouts, and IEP supports.
Stop guessing. Get answers that move you forward
Get practical support through collaborative learning that helps transform “good ideas” into “real change” for your students & OT program.
Learn only what applies to school-based OT
Join monthly AOTA-approved sessions and access a growing library of AOTA-approved CEU courses to learn from experts with real SBOT experience.
Connect with experienced OTPs solving the same problems you face
Join hundreds of OTs & OTAs who understand school-based practice challenges. Share, get feedback, and feel connected in your work.
Join 316 other school-based OTPs
Learn, Implement, &
Create real changes in your schools.
As busy professionals, we often attend a workshop, feel inspired, and then… nothing changes.
Caseloads grow, systems get in the way, and our best intentions go nowhere because there’s no time, no support, and no clear path to implementation.
In the School-Based OT Collaborative, we’re changing that.
We don’t just help you learn best practices. We help you apply them confidently, consistently, and in ways that make a real difference for your students, teachers, and schools.
- What Collab Members Are Saying -
“I initially joined the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative two years ago for access to relevant CEU courses. What I found was a community of OTs willing to troubleshoot tough cases, share resources, keep me updated on current research and relevant topics, and so much more.
I use the resources in the Collaborative far more than I expected, and the value goes way beyond continuing education.”
— Brooke, School-Based OT
Here’s how the Collaborative helps you turn learning into action:
✔ Live Collaborative Hours (Group Mentorship)
Real-time guidance on your most pressing cases, systems challenges, and school-based OT questions—so you always know your next step.
✔ A library of AOTA-approved professional development
CEUs designed specifically for school-based OTPs, not generic PD you’ll never use.
✔ Tools and templates that save time and improve outcomes
Evaluations, intervention tools, IEP resources, communication templates, and more—updated and expanded throughout the year.
✔ A community that supports implementation, not just learning
You’re no longer the only OT on an island. Connect with colleagues who understand your setting and share solutions that actually work.
✔ Advanced tools to elevate your practice
Access the Goal Bank, curated research, AI-powered tools, and the Caseload-to-Workload course to improve your efficiency and advocacy.
No more guessing. No more feeling alone.
No more sitting on PD notes you’ll never use.
The Collaborative gives you the guidance, community, tools, and time-saving support to actually implement what you learn so you can make a meaningful difference for the students and teachers who rely on you.
Join 316 other school-based OTPs
Learn from Real OTPs with School-Based Experience
Learn with Evidence-Based, School-Based OT Professional Development
Grow your knowledge with AOTA-approved courses created specifically for school-based occupational therapy practitioners. From sensory processing to handwriting, evaluations to MTSS, you’ll learn strategies that align with real school environments, not just generic CEUs that don’t apply to your daily work.
Our courses are designed to build your confidence, deepen your understanding, and prepare you for meaningful change, all at your own pace.
Start with the foundational A-Z School-Based OT Course, or dive directly into 60-90 minute, action-oriented courses from experts and everyday school-based OT practitioners who understand how to support you in your day-to-day struggles.
View the entire (and growing) library of courses accessible with your membership
This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs)
Live (recorded) on:
January 21, 2026
This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs)
Live (recorded) on:
December 17, 2025
This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs)
Live (recorded) on:
November 19, 2025
Support That Helps You Move Forward With Clarity
No more guessing or feeling like the only OTP on an island.
Through live Collaboration Hours and Q&A opportunities, you can bring your real cases, questions, and challenges to a supportive community of OTPs who truly understand your work.
Get practical guidance and receive the kind of clarity and confidence that only comes from direct mentorship and shared expertise.
Get Support with Eveything You Didn't Learn in OT School
Inside the school-based OT Collaborative, we support one another with the most difficult questions, like:
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I have a Tri coming up. Do I need to assess all previous concerns, or only the recent concerns?
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How do I effectively provide consults?
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Is this sensory, behavior, or both???
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What assessment tools should I order?
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What is my role as an OT in Middle/High School?
These are all real questions we address as a community inside the Collaborative.
As a member, you can ask your most pressing questions and get detailed responses from the OT Schoolhouse team and other experienced OT practitioners.
Join 316 other school-based OTPs
Ready-to-Use Resources You Can Apply Immediately
Professional development is only helpful if it translates into real practice. That’s why both membership tiers include access to practical, ready-to-use resources. So you’re not starting from scratch after every course.
Essentials Members
Essentials members receive resources directly connected to CEU learning, so what you learn can be applied right away.
You’ll get access to:
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Resources tied to AOTA-approved CEU courses
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All tools and materials included with the A-Z School-Based OT Course
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Practical handouts, templates, and examples designed to support course implementation
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A growing collection of resources added alongside future CEU offerings
This tier is ideal if your primary goal is to stay current with evidence-based practice and apply what you learn from CEUs with confidence.
Collaborative Members
Collaborative members receive full access to the entire OT Schoolhouse library, designed to support every part of school-based OT practice.
You’ll have access to:
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All downloadable templates, tools, and checklists
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The complete OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank
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Intervention planning and documentation supports
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Curated research summaries and evidence resources
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AI-powered tools to save time and streamline your workflow
This tier is designed for OTPs who want ongoing, comprehensive support—not just learning, but full implementation across their OT program.
Join 300+ other school-based OTPs
Find the Membership that’s Right for You
Whether you’re just getting started in school-based OT or looking for CEUs, mentorship, and implementation support, the Collaborative has a membership tier built for your needs.
Essentials
CEUs, core resources, and community for school-based OTPs
$249 / year
Perfect for OTPs looking to keep up with evidence through school-based specific CEUs and core resources
Professional Development:
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The A–Z School-Based OT Course ($399 value) (9.5 hours of CEUs)
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Access to past and future live-online and recorded AOTA-Approved CEUs ($1500+ value)
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Earn 50+ hours worth of CEUs
Mentorship:
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Access to the "OTP Lounge" forum to ask experienced OTPs for support without judgement
Resources:
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Access resources directly tied to accessible CEU courses
Not included in Essentials:
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Live Mentorship Collaboration Hours
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The Back to School Conference
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The OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank
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The Caseload-to-Workload Course
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Custom-trained AI tools to save you time & energy
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Our Library of over 100 ready-to-use school-based OT resources
most popular
Collaborative
Full Access to ALL Resources, CEUs, Mentorship, & Back to School Conference
$499 / year
Designed for OTPs seeking for support implementing the most recent evidence and best practices
Professional Development:
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The A–Z School-Based OT Course ($399 value) (9.5 hours of CEUs)
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Access to Live-online and recorded AOTA-Approved CEUs ($1500+ value)
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The Back to School Conference ($419 value)
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The Caseload-to-Workload Course ($299 value)
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Earn Professional development by listening to the OT Schoolhouse Podcast (ultimate time saver)
Mentorship:
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The "OTP Lounge" to ask experienced OTPs for support without judgement
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Live-on-Zoom Q&A sessions (Collab Hours) with Jayson and the OTS Team
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Non-CEU events and discussions (eg. Journal club calls, assessment reviews, etc)
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Opportunities for 1:1 mentorship calls with Jayson and the OTS Team
Resources:
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Access ALL downloadable templates, tools, & checklists ($299+ value)
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The OT Schoolhouse Goal & Treatment Bank ($99 value)
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Curated evidence abstracts and links
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Access to AI tools to save you time
Start simple. Grow when you’re ready.
Many school-based OTPs join Essentials for CEUs and core resources, then upgrade to the Collaborative when they want mentorship, advanced tools, the Back to School Conference, and deeper support.
Members often tell us the Collaborative is where everything clicks and they finally feel supported as a school-based OT.
Purchasing for a District or Therapy Team?
We work with districts, counties, and therapy teams to support multiple school-based OTPs.
Group pricing and purchase orders are available for both membership tiers.
Your Community Managers
Supporting you to achieve your school-based OT goals, whether you are an experieinced therapist or just getting started in the schools.
Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L
Jayson is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast and has been emersed in school-based OT for over a decade. He is a husband, father, and dog dad who loves to spend time with his family. Jayson loves school-based OT because he believes that all students deserve to have access to education no matter their abilities. Jayson aspires to be a school district administrator and have a larger impact on staff development and student success.
Favorite OT Model:
P-E-O
Location:
Southern California
Pets:
TJ, a black lab/staffie
Favorite aspect of SBOT
Jayson loves seeing teachers have success with students. He believes that it is important for both the student and the teacher, that they succeed together. This builds vital rapport among both individuals.
Love of Community
As a new therapist, Jayson was fortunate to work in a district where the OTs met monthly. But that didn't happen in his second job. Jayson appreciates the ideas and growth that come as a result of OTs gathering.
Interesting fact about Jayson
Jayson lacks pain sensation on the left side of his face as a suspected result of trauma to the Trigeminal nerve when he was younger. He attributes this to one of the reasons he wanted to become an OT.
Favorite OT Model:
Kawa Model
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Favorite Activities:
Dancing, outdoor activities, traveling, and reading
Chandler Sarkozie
Chandler is a student, sister, daughter, and friend. She is currently an occupational therapy student completing Level II fieldwork. She loves children and has worked with them most of her adult life. One of her favorite jobs prior to graduate school was working at a non-profit school for Autism that utilized the DIR/Floortime Model.
Chandler aspires to one day develop schools and curriculums in underdeveloped and underserved areas of the United States and other countries. She would incorporate her occupational therapy background, mental health, and additional interprofessional studies to enhance effectively collaborate with all staff and families, which will help improve the outcomes of the students.
Interesting facts about Chandler
Chandler has been a vegetarian since she was five years old and became vegan a couple of years ago. She has played the violin since she was seven and was a part of her school orchestra for eight years. She has also traveled to over 20 countries and over 20 states.
Important FAQs
That's a lot of information. Still, you may have questions. Here are some important ones to know about as you consider joining.
Is there a cost to joining OTS Collaborative?
Yes. The OTS Collab is a paid membership. The annual membership, at $399 per year, offers the best rate. You can also subscribe at a $120 quarterly rate. Members can cancel their subscriptions at any time inside the community or by clicking here.
Do I have to participate in all the live events? How much time does this community require?
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.
What platform is used for OTS Collab?
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.
Does OT Schoolhouse Collaborative include access to the Back to School Conference?
It does not. While the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative includes a great amount of support, it does not include admission to the annual Back to School Conference.
However, as an OT Schoolhouse Collaborative member, you will be able to save and get the best available price for the Back to School Conference. Once a member, check out the "Start Here" space for more details.
Will professional development be AOTA-approved?
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.
Can I earn professional development from the podcast without being an OTS Collab member?
Yes, you can. However, we feel that the community aspect within OTS Collab helps therapists to incorporate the knowledge they learn into practical use and student outcomes.
Can I register via purchase order?
Absolutely. We accept purchase orders for annual membership plans. Click here to learn how.
What is the refund policy?
We do not offer refunds for OTS Collab. However, you may cancel your subscription at any time.
Do you have Community Guidelines?
Absolutely, we do. You can read them here.
Still have questions? Contact us here.