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A virtual conference for School-Based OTs focusing on supporting all students! - August 2025 Conference Login Register now & get our "AI in SBOT" course for FREE! BACK TO SCHOOL CONFERENCE Professional development & more to kick off the 2025-26 school year. August 23 -24, 2025 Attend live-online or watch on-demand ATTEND THE CONFERENCE Groups & Purchase orders Two days of live & recorded courses Internationally recognized speakers with a passion for SBOT 12 hours of CEUs specific to SBOT Conference Theme OT for One, OT for All In six sessions, we'll address how our ability to support students makes us the perfect providers to support individuals, groups, & entire classrooms NEURO-DIVERSE AFFIRMING TREATMENT SCREEN + TREAT VISION DIFFICULTIES MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS HANDWRITING BEST-PRACTICES INTEROCEPTION IN SCHOOLS AND MORE! Why OTPs love the B2S Conference "This is the 1st conference that provided 100% relevant topics for every presentation. This conference is worth every cent." - Bev Carrasco, school-based OT - Secure your registration today! $419 Your B2S Registration Includes Access to all SIX online B2S Conference Sessions Replay access to all sessions until November 30, 2025 Access to the supportive B2S Community Opportunities to win one of many OT Giveaways Use code EARLYBIRD50 to save $50 Pricing SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE Conference Schedule Times listed in the Pacific Time Zone The OT Schoolhouse is proud to be an AOTA-Approved Provider of Professional Development Presenters & Sessions Interoception, Our Eighth Sense: The Science of How We Uniquely Feel Kelly Mahler OTD, OTR/L The Interoception Curricullum Respecting the Evidence: Handwriting & Advocacy for 2025 Margaret (Peggy) Morris OTD, OTR/L, BCP Experienced school-based OT practitioner & Educator What's Energy Got to Do with It? Supporting Regulation in Affirming and Accessible Ways Amy Laurent PhD, OTR/L Autism Level UP Jacquelyn Fede PhD Autism Level UP Empowering Futures: Promoting Self-Determination & Preparing Students for Life Jan Hollenbeck OT, OTD, OTR, FAOTA Partnership for Advancement of School Service-Providers (PASS) Self-Regulation and Interoception in MTSS Alex Thompson B.A, CYC, Min Kin, B.ECE, MOT Power For All Adventure Therapy The OTP's Role in School-based Supporting Functional Vision Difficulties Jaime Spencer MS, OTR/L Miss Jaime, OT Register now to secure the lowest conference attendance rate! SECURE YOUR SPOT Great Value! This conference is designed for you as a school-based OT and every session has been researched, vetted, and hand-selected by Jayson to be relevant for school-based OT practitioners looking to support students in the least restrictive environment. Each presenter has over a decade of experience and demonstrates the ethical decision-making you expect from the OT Schoolhouse! On top of a curated schedule of sessions, you will have the opportunity to earn 12 hours of professional development in just one weekend! "I love this conference." "I love this conference. I think all school-based therapists should attend because all the information is relevant to our daily practice. Every lesson has big takeaways. It is worth every dollar!" - Audrey White, OTR/L - Previous B2S Conference Attendee $419 Your B2S Registration Includes Access to all SIX online B2S Conference Sessions Replay access to all sessions until November 30, 2025 Access to the supportive B2S Community Opportunities to win one of many OT Giveaways Use code EARLYBIRD50 to save $50 SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE Pricing Session Information Interoception, Our Eighth Sense: The Science of How We Uniquely Feel Interoception is a crucial sensory system that allows us to perceive internal body signals, helping us identify and manage our feelings, such as anxiety or hunger. This course will explore the latest research on interoception, its impact on neurodivergent students or those who have experienced trauma, and its relevance in the context of post-pandemic recovery. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to enhance interoceptive awareness in three key areas: body, emotion, and action. Self Regulation and Interoception in MTSS This interactive and experiential workshop will help you re-imagine the delivery of programs to address self-regulation and interoception in the MTSS framework. Using strategies from nature-based research, we'll address how OT practitioners can use nature to impact self-regulation in the classroom What's Energy Got to Do with It? Supporting Regulation in Affirming and Accessible Ways This workshop will introduce regulation supports developed by Autism Level UP! Participants will have opportunities to apply the tools and strategies presented with opportunities to consider the tools for children with regulatory challenges that they teach or with whom they work, live and/or play. Modifications for the supports will be discussed for individuals at a variety of developmental levels (e.g., students who are not yet communicating using words, those who are emerging language learners, and those who are conversational). Empowering Futures: Promoting Self-Determination and Preparing Students for Life Occupational therapy practitioners play a vital role in preparing students with disabilities for meaningful, independent lives. Empowering Futures is designed to equip school-based OTPs with the knowledge and tools to promote self-determination, support post-secondary transition planning, and engage key stakeholders—students, families, and educational teams. Grounded in IDEA’s purpose and best practices, this course emphasizes early, intentional, and inclusive approaches to building self-awareness, advocacy, and life skills from early childhood through age 22 and beyond. Participants will explore strategies for embedding life-readiness goals into everyday school experiences. Respecting the Evidence: Handwriting & Advocacy for 2025 Current evidence strongly supports the notion that occupation-based approaches are the most effective for improving handwriting skills. It is essential to reflect on both the evidence and our current practices, as this reflection will guide us in creating an impactful script to share this important shift with others. Together we can close the gap in handwriting proficiency! The time for action is now. The OTP's Role in School-based Supporting Functional Vision Difficulties This presentation will explore the critical role of school-based occupational therapists in identifying and supporting students with functional vision difficulties. Participants will learn how to integrate vision support strategies within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to promote student success across all levels of intervention. Register now to ensure access to all 6 growth-focused sessions! SECURE YOUR SPOT Conference Objectives Participants will: Describe how occupational therapy supports diverse learners’ engagement and participation in individual and classroom educational settings. Identify evidence-based strategies to enhance self-regulation, interoception, and functional skills that improve student occupational performance. Explain collaborative and inclusive approaches to promote self-determination, life readiness, and vision support within a multi-tiered system of support. View All Session Objectives Here "What a great conference" "What a great conference on expanding our collaborative practices in our school settings with all of our teams. I will definitely be using all of the tools, and strategies learned here with my students, teams, and schools! Thank you to Jayson and all of the incredible speakers who presented and for their time, talents, and expertise!" - Previous B2S Conferenc e Attendee - ATTEND THE CONFERENCE Audience & Education Level The OT Schoolhouse Back To School Conference is intended for current school-based occupational therapy practitioners. The conference consists of introductory and intermediate-level courses. No prerequisite courses are required, but one should have a general understanding of OT in the schools. 2025 Conference Theme OT for One, OT for ALL At this year's Back to School Conference, we're highlighting the role of Occupational Therapy in enhancing learning for both individuals and groups. Since 1976, OT practitioners have leaned heavily on individual services. But in today's world of education, we must be able to support individuals, groups, and entire classroom populations through the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. By collaborating with educators, we can create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of students both on and off our caseload. Get practical insights on effective handwriting techniques and early screening methods that help identify student needs. Together, we can provide targeted support that empowers every learner to thrive. Join us in creating an educational environment where all students succeed! This conference is your opportunity to discover strategies that make a lasting impact. Session Handouts & Replays For each session, handouts will be made available to download and print prior to the start of the conference . Participants will be able to download and print the slide and supplemental materials in the conference Portal one week before the conference. Replays of each session will be available for four months. As a registered conference attendee, you will have access to the conference handouts, session video replays, and course community until November 30, 2025. Community Engagement What's a conference without the networking and sharing of ideas? In addition to lively, interactive presentations, there will be designated times for live Q+A sessions with the presenters. Likewise, we will have an online space dedicated to discussions related to the content of our guest speakers. You'll also have the opportunity to engage with other like-minded OTPs. Join me and hundreds of other School-Based OTPs advancing our clinical skills This conference is designed for you as a school-based OT practitioner. Every speaker and presentation has been researched, vetted, and hand-selected to be relevant to the school-based OT practitioner who wants to help diverse learners access the least restrictive environment. Each presenter has years of experience and has demonstrated the ethical decision-making you'd expect from the OT Schoolhouse! At the OT Schoolhouse, we understand the intricacies of school-based OT and know the therapists and topics you want to learn more about. Register now to secure your spot! REGISTER NOW Important Dates July 16 Last day for Early Bird Pricing July 16th is the last day to save $50 using code EARLYBIRD50 Register now! Aug 23 Conference Kick Off! Join us live in the Back to School Conference community to learn and grow together! Don't Miss Out! NOV 30 Replays Available Until November 30 Get access to the replays until November 30. That is a full 3 months to watch (or rewatch) all six sessions. Register now! Conference Attendee Disclaimer/Agreement By registering for or attending any event or activity associated with the OT Schoolhouse: Back To School Conference, I agree to the following: Professional Development/Information Disclaimer The Back to School Conference is a virtual event for professional development, networking, and OT Schoolhouse 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. In order to earn a certificate of completion for each session, attendees will be required to watch speaker-led sessions and pass a proficiency quiz for each session with a score of 75% or greater. Financial and Non-financial Disclaimers Jayson Davies owns Schoolhouse Education, LLC, the parent company of the OT Schoolhouse. Speakers at the Back to School Conference are paid for their professional presentation. Speakers may discuss other programs with which they are affiliated and earn a commission and/or other compensation. Speakers may be affiliates for the Back to School Conference and may earn a commission when learners register for the Back to School Conference. 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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. Attendees participating in this professional development education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the Back to School Conference, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, and OT Schoolhouse and its staff or representatives for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities. Refund Policy If Schoolhouse Education, LLC receives notice of cancellation before the start of the conference, a refund, less $50 per person administrative fee, will be issued. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference. Request a refund. 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. Purchase Order & Group Registration Schoolhouse Education, LLC welcomes Purchase Orders (POs) and Group orders for the Back to School Conference. You may submit a purchase order here. A W-9 can also be found on the purchase order submission page. Interested in Sponsoring the Back To School Conference? Email us! Past Sessions & Speakers The Intersection Between Sensory, Trauma, and Neurology Dr. Varleisha Lyons Providing Sensory Supports Across All Educational Settings: From Least to Most Restrictive Dr. Danielle Delorenzo, MS, OTR/L, RYT-200 My Bui-Lewis, MS, OTR/L, AT, RYT-200 ADL + IADL = A Big Deal Deborah Schwind, DHSc, OTR/L, BCP, SCSS, FAOTA School Sensory Rooms: A Guide for Teachers and Therapists Adam Griffin, OTR AKA @Adam_the_OT Trying Differently: ADHD Informed Classroom Support and Strategies Lori Flynn, MS, OTR/L Using AOTA EBP and Knowledge Translation Resources in the School Systems Susan Cahill, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Re-Framing Behavior: How Understanding Felt Safety, Regulation, and a Child’s Sensory Needs Can Help OTs Move Educators From “Managing” Behavior to Improving It Greg Santucci, MS, OTR Harnessing our Strengths: How Occupational Therapy Improves Post-school Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities Theresa Carlson Carroll, OTD, OTR/L, CLA And More!

Interviews, trainings, and discussions about common school-based OT topics The OT School House Podcast A twice a month audio experience to keep you up to date on research, guidance, and best practices in School-Based OT. Listen on Apple Podcasts Earn Professional development for Listening Looking for a specific Episode? With over one hundred podcast episodes, we have something for every OT practitioner learner! WE HOST BRILLIANT OT PRACTITIONERS Meg Proctor Program creator and advocate for autistic children Listen Dr. Sue Bazyk Program Director at Every Moment Counts. Listen Olivia Martinez-Hauge Owner at The Center for Connection & Neurodiversity Listen Ushma Sampat Private Practice owner & Mentor to school-based OT practitioners Listen Dr. Zoe Mailloux Faculty member of the Jefferson University OT Program Listen Dr. Susanne Smith Roley President of the Collaborative for Leadership in Sensory Integration (CLASI) Listen Episodes List Podcast Episodes & Show Notes OTS 192: Applying your Sensory Knowledge to MTSS Tiers 1 & 2 In this Episode, Jayson Davies welcomes Dr. Jaime Hunter and Dr. Kaisa Syväoja from The College of St. Scholastica to discuss how OT practitioners can utilize grants to advocate for mental health services in schools. OTS 191: Turning Grant Funding Into Mental Health Advocacy in Schools In this Episode, Jayson Davies welcomes Dr. Jaime Hunter and Dr. Kaisa Syväoja from The College of St. Scholastica to discuss how OT practitioners can utilize grants to advocate for mental health services in schools. OTS 190: From Behavior to Regulation: How the Good Sense Rocketship Framework Transforms OT Practice In this episode, Danielle Pluth and Ruth Isaac—Canadian occupational therapists and creators of the Good Sense OT Rocket Ship—share the innovative visual framework that’s transforming how OTs assess, communicate, and support student participation. OTS 189: How switching to a workload model can transform your school-based OT practice Dive into groundbreaking research on the transition from caseload to workload models in school-based OT with Stanbridge University MOT students Jalen, Michelle, Jared, and Ari. This episode offers practical insights for school-based OTs feeling overwhelmed, with recommendations to start small by tracking weekly time usage and increasing teacher collaboration. OTS 188: Everyday Ethics in School-Based OT" Everyday Ethics in School-Based OT: Navigating Challenges with Clarity & Confidence equips school-based occupational therapists with the tools to confidently address real-world ethical dilemmas that arise in educational settings. OTS 187: Realistic Strategies to Build Work Skills for High School and Transition-Aged Students" Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L shares his innovative "Get to Work" program, an after-school initiative providing realistic work experiences for high school students who could succeed in employment with the right supports. 1 2 3 4 5 Earn continuing education by listening to The OT School House Podcast! First, select and listen to an episode Then, purchase and pass the quiz Check your email for your certificate of completion Earn Professional Development HERE Do You Have Something To Share With Listeners of The OT School House Podcast If so, click here to get in touch with us

Make the shift to a workload model in the school-based setting with this AOTA-approved guided workshop. Making The Shift: Caseload to Workload An interactive workshop to help you get the support you need and move to a workload approach in as little as 4 weeks. Self-paced CEU Course + Live Q+A Get instant access Course + Mentorship "I Feel Confident..." "This course has given me the appropriate tools and skills to transition from a caseload to a workload approach. I feel confident in collecting and analyzing my data, problem solving solutions, and approaching administration for my needs using my data." - Ashley Hartley, OTR/L - Learn the process necessary to get the support you need Research has shown that over 60% of school-based OT practitioners feel that their caseload is not reasonable (Seruya & Garfinkle, 2020). Likewise, 55% reported being unable to fulfill the required service minutes mandated on their students' IEPs. In 2018, I found myself in this exact situation. My caseload of nearly 60 kids led me to have more service minutes per week than I could handle. Between evals, meetings, and trying to keep up on notes, my log of missed therapy sessions just kept growing. That's when I knew I needed to do something. Rather than continue with the status quo and be okay with missed therapy sessions, I created a plan to get the help I needed. I knew it wouldn't happen overnight, but I had to start somewhere. Four months (and way too many missed sessions) later, my plan had worked. I collected my data, showed my supervisor that my caseload was unmanageable, and received additional support in the form of a contracted therapist helping to see my students on my caseload. Unfortunately, very few OT practitioners have had the same success in trying to get the support they need. With this course, you will get a step-by-step guide to understanding your current caseload and using that data to make changes in your school. You will learn how your administrators think about your caseload and how you can collaborate with them to support not only yourself but also the entire school. In this course, I will walk you through every step of the process, from collecting data on your caseload to sharing solution-driven ideas with your administrators. Ready? Let's go! Get instant access Course + Mentorship What you'll learn in this course Hint: Your Workload is more than the students you see each week. Through this action-oriented course, you'll complete the necessary steps to get the support you need. I will be by your side as you identify your workload, gather data, create a plan, and present your plan to administrators. We'll do this together! Understand Caseloads & Workloads You likely already know how many kids are on your caseload. But do you know how long it takes each week to complete your job? We'll look at research and data to determine what an average workload looks like among school-based OT practitioners. Identify Your Workload Once we have a baseline for what a workload should look like, we'll make a plan to identify YOUR unique workload. Do you partake in RTI, recess duty, and evals? All of these must be considered in your workload plan. Gather Workload Data Now that we know what to measure, it is time to gather data. I will guide you through this process with a plan and easy-to-use spreadsheets to help you track your time and identify how many hours it really takes you to see every student on your caseload. Make The Change This is where things get fun. I will help you to create a plan that both you and your administrators can agree on. With your workload data in hand, you'll feel confident sharing the results with your supervisor. I'll even provide you the template for putting it all together. Maintain Your Progress Many believe that making the shift to a workload model is a one-time deal. They're half-right. Once you make the shift, it takes some yearly data collection to prevent reverting to the ways of a stressed caseload model. You'll learn how you and your team and maintain your workload progress for the long term as we wrap up the course together. LEARN WITH JAYSON ⤵ Here's what you get with the Make The Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop! A detailed program to help you get the support you need. I will guide you through the process of showing your administrators that your caseload model is not working. During the workshop, I will support you in completing the three-step process I have used to shift my practice to a workload model and get support from my administrators. By the end of this course, you will be able to show your administrators why your caseload is not working and provide potential solutions for their consideration. Resources to save you time, energy, and headaches. You could spend hours developing your own templates and resources. Or you could use mine. I will provide you with spreadsheets, templates, and forms to make this process simple for you. You can even use them with your team to make the shift to a workload program together. Some of the several resources included: 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 Ongoing Support from Jayson and other dedicated therapists As part of the workshop, you will also have access to monthly support calls with me - Jayson. Join me on Zoom once a month on a weekday evening and ask any questions you have about school-based OT, caseloads, and workloads. You also get access to a space inside our dedicated Le arner C ommunity where you can interact with other Caseload to Workload Workshop Le arners. AOTA-approved Continuing Education The mts: Caseload to Workload Workshop is AOTA-approved for 4 hours of continuing education. Upon completion of the course, quiz, and survey, you will receive a certificate of completion for 4 contact hours (.4 CEUs) good for your national board re-certification and licensure renewal, where applicable. Caseload to Workload Workshop Curriculum Three action-oriented sections to help you make the shift! This is not a theory-heavy course. It is a workshop that will allow you to take action & make changes this school year! Part 1: Caselaod vs. Workloads It's a caseload world and we are all just living it. It doesn't have to be that way, though. In the first part of the course, we will define how a caseload differs from a workload, both in theory and in practice. I will show you real-life examples of various caseloads and workloads so you can better explain the differences to your OT team and supervisors. I will also share the research with you related to why we should be making the shift now! Our well-being and our students' outcomes depend on us making the shift. (50 minutes of lessons + 15 minutes of assignments) Part 2: Planning & Taking Action It's time to take action. We are going to complete four specific actions to fully understand your workload. We'll also look at your team's workload. Don't worry; I will help you get them on board with this, even if they are not all OTPs. By the end of Part 2, you will have a detailed analysis of how you spend your time at work to share with your administrator. You will also have the knowledge and tools to implement the shift. (130 minutes of lessons + 30 minutes of assignments) Part 3: Sticking with it! Unfortunately, if you don't continue to track your workload, it will get out of hand. That is why in part 3 I will provide you with the knowledge and tools to prevent you from moving back into a caseload model. Yes, it will take a little upkeep every year. But with every year, your workload will become more clear and your administrators will learn to appreciate what you have done for the OT department, if not the entire special education department. (15 minutes of lessons + 10 minutes of assignments) How I make it easy for you Using pre-recorded videos with slides, accessible online tools, and hands-on assignments designed to facilitate your learning experience, I will make it easy for you to make the shift to a workload model at your school sites. Most video lessons are less than 30 minutes in length. Vital lessons are paired with action item assignments that will directly assist you in making the shift. If you start today, you can make the shift to a workload model in as little as 4-6 weeks. I'm ready to help you get there, so let's go! What real school-based OT practitioners have to say about the Caseload to Workload Workshop "This course helped our OT department gather data that our administrators could not deny!" - School-Based OT practitioner Upgrade your workload workshop experience with the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Further your school-based OT knowledge and capacities with community-based mentorship and professional development experience inside the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative. As a member of OT Schoolhouse Collaborative, not only will you have access to the Caseload to Workload Workshop to help you overcome your impossible caseload demands, but you will also have access to our growing library of AOTA-approved courses designed to take your practice to the next level. Individual Course Purchase vs. OTS Collaborative Pricing options Caseload to Workload Workshop $299 one-time purchase ENROLL NOW Best for those who want long-term access to the Make The Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop material & resources. Includes Lifetime access to the Caseload to Workload Workshop curriculum & resources Monthly office hours with Jayson Davies A certificate of recognition upon successful completion of the course - (4 hours of AOTA-approved CEUs) OT Schoolhouse Collaborative $120/quarter or $399/year ACCESS THE COLLABORATIVE Learn More Best for those who want access to the Workload course PLUS mentorship, unlimited PD, and additional resources. Includes Access to the Caseload to Workload Workshop while you are a member Access to the A-Z School-Based OT Course while you are a member Monthly office hours with Jayson Davies A certificate of recognition upon successful completion of any and all courses included in the Collaborative Monthly mentorship group calls to help you implement what you learn Live AOTA-approved CEU courses from Jayson & other school-based OT practitioners all year long Access to our growing library of recorded AOTA-approved courses for school-based OT practitioners Access to every OT schoolhouse-developed resource including our AI school-based OT goal generator Earn professional development by listening to the OT Schoolhouse Podcast Member-only events, channels, and community forums Access to our library of school-based OT research summaries Peer-to-peer support from other OT practitioners Both options get you full (and instant) access to the course and resources today! Plus, you will be able to attend our the next office hours session! Purchase Orders & Group Enrollments Have a group of 3 or more OT practitioners who want to take the course. Each therapist can save $50 or more! Click here to email us and learn how Meet your course instructor Hey there! My name is Jayson Davies, and I have been supporting students and teachers as a school-based OT for over a decade. Now, I support school-based OT practitioners in implementing best practices. So, if you are looking to support your students and teachers while saving yourself time and energy, look no further. Since graduating from OT School in 2012, I have been neck-deep in school-based occupational therapy. I've worked as a contracted therapist in a large suburban district as the newest therapist in a department of more than 15 OT practitioners. I've also worked as a district employee in a rural area where I was one of only two OT practitioners - myself and an OTA. From those experiences, I have learned a lot, like how to collaborate with teachers and develop educationally relevant goals. I've also been in my fair share of challenging situations with caseloads that are too high to allow for effective therapy services. From those experiences, I have learned how to track, evaluate, and communicate with administrators how high caseloads impact the entire school. More importantly, I have taught thousands of OT practitioners just like you how to best ethically support students, which includes advocating for the time you need to implement best practices. Now, I look forward to helping you do the same. Let's get started on shifting your school to a workload model today! How this program sets you up for success It's much more than just a course I know all too well how intimidating it can be to ask for help from a supervisor. When you work at schools with limited resources and mentorship, you almost feel guilty asking for the smallest amount of support. That's why, after many years of impossible caseloads, denied help requests, and even biting my tongue when I had something to say, I created this course for every school-based OT practitioner who is experiencing the same things I have. This course is not a "quick fix" to your caseload concerns. It is an action-oriented workshop designed to help you one step at a time. In addition to the steps laid out above, you'll also receive the following supports: Editable Templates As a course participant, you will receive access to all of the handouts, editable templates, and made-for-you spreadsheets that I created while making my own shift from a caseload to a workload model. I've also added a few extras I wish I would have had while making the shift, as well. Live Office Hours With Jayson I share a lot about caseloads and workloads in this course, but I know you are going to have questions unique to your situation. That is why I set time aside every month to answer your questions live in a private Zoom session. During office hours, I will be available to answer your situation questions directly and thoroughly. Community Support Not only will you have full access to the course content, but you will also be welcomed into the Private OT Schoolhouse Learner Center, where Jayson and other like-minded professionals are available to answer case-specific questions. There is no judgment in our group, just plenty of helpful support! Course Objectives We'll cover each of these objectives in a logical way to bring them all into focus for you. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify how a caseload model differs from a workload model. Recall research related to occupational therapy and using a workload approach. Appraise your current caseload and workload and distinguish how it is impacting your practice. Create a plan for moving to a workload approach and maintaining it. This course has been structured to make each learning objective easy to learn and implement into your practice as you work through it. After all, what good is knowledge you can't use? You get it all! Instructional m ethod s and tools designed to support you. What's a course without all the helpful supplemental materials? When you register for the Caseload to Workload Workshop, you will receive: Access to all 3 sections of the course broken up into 20-45 minute easily digestible videos with slides, totaling 3.5 hours of instructional material. The most comprehensive training for transitioning from a caseload to a workload model and getting the support you need from your administrators. Access to the Private Learner Center that will allow you to seek advice from Jayson and your peers in the Caseload to Workload Workshop. Access to monthly LIVE Q&A sessions (Collaboration Hours) with Jayson via private video sessions! Access to digital PDF reference handouts that will assist you in making the shift and showing your administrators the work you do. Access to customizable and digital templates, including Jayson's plug and play template to show your administrators all the work you do and the ideas you have. A certificate of completion for 4 (.4 CEUs) contact hours - good for your national board re-certification and licensure renewal where applicable (Please refer to your state guidelines to determine if your state accepts live and/or recorded online courses for renewal). Join hundreds of school-based OT practitioners and get the administrative support you deserve! Caseload to Workload Workshop $299 one-time purchase ENROLL NOW The OT Schoolhouse Collaborative $120/quarter or $399/year ACCESS THE COLLABORATIVE Learn M ore Frequently asked questions About the course How is the Caseload to Workload Workshop presented? 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. Will I earn Continuing Education for participation? 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. Is the A-Z School-Based OT Course for me? 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. What is the cost to me and can I pay via a purchase order? 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 For even more support, you may appreciate the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative where you can access this course and many others. Learn more here. What if I don't like the course? 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. Will I be taking the course alone? 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. Aside from the live videos, what else will I receive? 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. What equipment/tools will I need to complete the course? 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 What if I need accommodations or support in accessing the course material? 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 prior to registering for the course. For questions about your billing or accessing the course materials, email 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. Disclosures, Terms & Conditions, Wavier of Liability & Participation Information Disclosures Presenter Disclosure: The speaker, Jayson Davies, is the owner of Schoolhouse Education, LLC, and the OT Schoolhouse Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by Schoolhouse Education, LLC Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on specific products or services. Target Audience The Make The Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop is an intermediate level course designed for school-based OT practitioners. No prerequisite courses are required. Course Completion Requirements Passing (70% or greater) 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, or 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 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 Make The Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop, you agree to the following: Professional Development/Information Disclaimer The Making the Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop 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 Making the Shift: Caseload to Workload Workshop, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, and OT School House and its staff or representatives for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities. 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Refund Policy In the event that Schoolhouse Education, LLC must cancel the event for any reason, participants will be offered the choice of a full refund or, when applicable, a credit toward the rescheduled event. Participants who have not completed the course may cancel and receive a full refund within 30-days of registering for any reason. ©2021 Schoolhouse Education, LLC Click here to Enroll now!

The community-based learning community for school-based OTPs looking to make an impact! 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. Explore Membership Options See what’s inside ↓ All The Support You Need - ALL IN ONE PLACE - 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. View Membership Options → Join 316 other school-based OTPs Learn. Implement. Make Real Impact in Your Schools. As busy school-based OTPs, we’ve all been there. You attend a great workshop, feel inspired… and then nothing changes. Caseloads grow, systems get in the way, and without ongoing support, even your best ideas stall out. The SBOT Collaborative is designed to break that cycle. We don’t just help you learn best practices — we help you implement them with clarity, confidence, and support so they actually improve outcomes for students and teachers. - 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) Get real-time guidance on cases, systems challenges, and school-based OT decisions so you always know your next step. ✔ School-based CEUs you’ll actually use AOTA-approved courses designed specifically for school-based OTPs — not generic PD. ✔ Ready-to-use tools and templates Evaluations, intervention tools, IEP resources, communication templates, and more that save time and improve consistency. ✔ A community that supports implementation You’re no longer the only OT on an island. Get feedback from practitioners who understand your setting. ✔ Advanced tools for efficiency and advocacy Goal Bank, curated research, AI tools, and the Caseload-to-Workload course to elevate your practice. Explore what's included > Join 316 other school-based OTPs CEUs Designed for School-Based Practice Not all continuing education is created with school-based OT in mind. Too often, courses are built for clinical settings, leaving you to translate ideas on your own. In The Collab , every CEU is designed specifically for the realities of school-based practice — from caseload demands and system constraints to collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families. Our goal isn’t to overwhelm you with content. It’s to help you learn what actually applies to your role — and earn CEUs you can use with confidence. What makes our CEUs different ✔ School-based focus, always Every course is intentionally designed for school settings — not clinics, EI, or home-based. ✔ AOTA-approved learning you can trust Earn CEUs through live and on-demand courses that meet AOTA requirements while staying grounded in real-world practice. ✔ Taught by experienced school-based OTPs Learn from practitioners who have worked in schools and understand the systems, challenges, and decisions you face every day. ✔ Practical, immediately applicable content Courses focus on strategies, frameworks, and decision-making you can apply the very next day — not abstract theory. ✔ Flexible learning that fits your schedule Attend live sessions when you can, or access recordings on your own time without falling behind. CEUs in The Collab don’t stand alone. They’re designed to connect seamlessly with mentorship, tools, and implementation support when you’re ready to take the next step. View the full CEU Course Library > Recent & Upcoming Courses 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 Get Support for the Questions You Didn’t Learn in OT School In The Collab, you don’t have to guess or go it alone. Through live Collaboration Hours, Q&A sessions, and community discussions, you can bring real cases and real questions to experienced school-based OTPs who understand your role. This is where you get clarity — not generic advice. Here’s the kind of support members receive every week: I have an IEP meeting coming up — what should I assess? How do I decide if this is sensory, behavioral, or executive function? What assessment tools actually make sense to order? What is my role in middle or high school? How do I provide consults effectively? These are all real questions we address as a community inside The Collab As a member, you can ask your most pressing questions and get detailed responses from the OT Schoolhouse team and other experienced OT practitioners. Explore Collaborative Membership → 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 helps you apply what you learn in individual courses. Members receive resources directly connected to CEU learning, so what you learn can be applied right away. You’ll get access to: Resources tied to AOTA-approved CEU courses All tools and materials included with the A-Z School-Based OT Course Practical handouts, templates, and examples designed to support course implementation A growing collection of resources added alongside future CEU offerings Essentials is a great fit if you want to stay current with evidence-based practice and confidently apply what you learn from CEUs on your own. Collaborative Members The Collaborative supports implementation across your entire OT program. 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: All downloadable templates, tools, and checklists The complete OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank for faster & stronger Intervention planning and documentation. Curated research summaries and evidence resources AI-powered tools that reduce documentation time and decision fatigue The Collaborative tier is designed for OTPs who want ongoing, comprehensive support—not just learning, but full implementation across their OT program. An Annual Experience That Brings It All Together Included with Collaborative Membership Each year, Collaborative members receive full access to the OT Schoolhouse Back to School Conference — a live, virtual experience designed specifically for school-based OTPs. The conference is intentionally scheduled to support you when it matters most: right as you prepare for a new school year. It’s where learning, mentorship, and real-world application come together through: Practical, evidence-based sessions led by experienced school-based OTPs AOTA-approved CEUs for your certification and license renewal Real conversations about caseloads, collaboration, and sustainability On-demand access so you can learn on your schedule For many members, the Back to School Conference becomes the moment each year when everything “clicks.” ✔ Included at no additional cost for Collaborative members ✔ Live + recorded access ✔ AOTA-approved CEUs Trusted by hundreds of school-based OTPs each year to start the school year with clarity and confidence. Purchase Options - Collab 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. Purchase Options - course 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 Join Essentials Learn The A–Z School-Based OT Course ($399 value) (9.5 hours of CEUs) Access to past and future live-online and recorded AOTA-Approved CEUs ($1500+ value) Earn 50+ hours worth of CEUs Support Access to the "OTP Lounge" forum to ask experienced OTPs for support without judgement Implement Access resources directly tied to accessible CEU courses Not included in Essentials: Live Mentorship Collaboration Hours The Back to School Conference The OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank The Caseload-to-Workload Course Custom-trained AI tools to save you time & energy 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 Join The Collaborative Learn The A–Z School-Based OT Course ($399 value) (9.5 hours of CEUs) Access to Live-online and recorded AOTA-Approved CEUs ($1500+ value) The Back to School Conference ($419 value) The Caseload-to-Workload Course ($299 value) Earn Professional development by listening to the OT Schoolhouse Podcast (ultimate time saver) Support + Mentorship The "OTP Lounge" to ask experienced OTPs for support without judgement Live-on-Zoom Q&A sessions (Collab Hours) with Jayson and the OTS Team Non-CEU events and discussions (eg. Journal club calls, assessment reviews, etc) Opportunities for 1:1 mentorship calls with Jayson and the OTS Team Implement Access ALL downloadable templates, tools, & checklists ($299+ value) The OT Schoolhouse Goal & Treatment Bank ($99 value) Curated evidence abstracts and links 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. Join Essentials Join The Collaborative What our Members Think about The Collab Elevated Confidence and Capacity "The OT Schoolhouse Collaborative has been one of the most valuable professional supports in my practice... It has genuinely elevated both my confidence and my capacity as a school-based OT." - Mary Not Just Continuing Education "I initially joined the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative two years ago, primarily for access to relevant courses for CEUs. What I found was a community of OTs willing to trouble shoot tough cases, share resources, keep me updated on current research and relevant topics, and so much more. I use the resources in the collaborative so much more than originally anticipated, and the value in being a member goes way beyond continuing education courses." - Brooke A Safe Space for Questions "The Collaborative is an amazing space with amazing community that has both been awesome to share knowledge and ideas as well as ask questions in a safe space with other individuals in the same setting as me!" - Payton Tools to Advocate "I am thankful for this resource as I navigated my first couple of years as an occupational therapist in the school based setting. Having the articles, community and knowledge available to newer therapists like me has been helpful. Personally, my OT team at my district has used the resources like workload vs caseload model to advocate and shape how we distribute schools and service minutes." - Jamie Members love The Collab Community, Not just the CEUs Members often tell us they join for CEUs, but then stay members for the abundant community, mentorship, and resources. The Collab is not your typical CEU subscription. It is a place to connect, share, and grow as a school-based OT practitioner. If you are looking to learn, connect, grow, and better support your students, The Collaborative is right for you. Select Your Membership → Join 316 other school-based OTPs Purchasing for a District or 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. 👉 Click here to learn how 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: P-E-O-P Location: Tampa, FL Favorite Activities: Exercising, cooking, and watercolor painting Taylor Poirier Taylor graduated from University of St. Augustine, Miami Campus in December 2022. She began working as a pediatric OT within the schools and home health setting with Alyssa Campbell Therapies in the Tampa, FL area. She loves learning and creating new ways of therapy for the most client-centered approach. She has now created resources based on the information provided in this podcast and can truly see a difference in the progress her kids make. She loves making other therapists feel confident and excited about the world of OT! Interesting facts about Chandler Taylor works with a private company serving private schools and providing pediatric home health services. Prior to OT school, Taylor worked as a sensorimotor aide, gaining foundational experience in sensory integration and gross motor development. During training, Taylor developed a strong interest in mental health and now integrates both approaches into daily practice. Taylor was also a dancer for 22 years, competing locally and performing in the Disney Thanksgiving Day Parade. Important FAQs 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 or CEU courses without being a Collab member? Some OT Schoolhouse podcast episodes and individual CEU courses may be available outside of the Collaborative. However, earning ongoing professional development from the podcast, accessing the full CEU library, and receiving member-only learning opportunities are included with Collaborative membership. Membership provides the most consistent, cost-effective way to earn school-based professional development while staying current with evidence and best practices. Is there a cost to joining OTS Collaborative? 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 . 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 and a similar video hosting platform Does OT Schoolhouse Collaborative include access to the Back to School Conference? Collaborative 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 Collaborative 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. 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 either tier of The 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 at Contact@otschoolhouse.com JOIN NOW

OT Schoolhouse is a community of School-Based OTs working together to teach each other. Grab some freebies & listen to our podcast to improve your practice. Let's grow your capacity as a school-based OT practitioner, together Join over 13,000 school-based OT practitioners confidently providing evidence-based practices for students. Every week, we share tips, tools, research, and strategies to serve teachers while maintaining our own well-being. Trusted by 1,000+ OTPs for their CEU needs Our most popular programs The OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank Access our interactive and growing bank of IEP goals and therapy ideas. Each goal comes complete with a baseline template, potential accommodations, interventions (push-in & pull-out), and associated educational standards to help you collaborate with teachers and other professionals. By Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L Learn more The A-Z School-Based OT Course Learn the nuts and bolts of school-based OT in this AOTA-approved on-demand CEU course. Together, we will cover everything from the scope of OT in schools to how to evaluate & provide therapy services, and ethically exit students from OT. Hundreds of therapists have happily completed this course. Now it's your turn! By Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L Learn more ARTICLES Get started in your practice with a detailed read In our articles, you'll find in-depth guides on school-based OT research, assessment tools, evaluations, treatment approaches, MTSS, organizational tips, and more. A new article is posted every other week! 3 Must-Have School-Based OT Systems That Will Change Your Practice (Plus, a Free Evaluation Checklist) Feeling overwhelmed by referrals, evaluations, and IEPs? Learn how implementing three simple systems—teacher consultations, referral management, and evaluation processes—can transform your school-based OT practice and help you work smarter, not harder. 5 min read Supporting Self-Determination in School-Based OT Practice (Free Hanout) Help students build self-determination: teach choice-making, goal-setting, self-advocacy, and reflection so they direct learning, gain confidence, and succeed in school and beyond. 7 min read Aligning School-Based OT-Related IEP Goals With Common Core Standards Learn to align your IEP goals with Common Core Standards and demonstrate to teachers, administrators, and families that occupational therapists are essential curriculum partners, not just support staff. 6 min read Do School-Based OT Practitioners Follow HIPAA, FERPA, or Both? Explore the key differences between HIPAA and FERPA in school-based OT. Learn which privacy law applies to school-based OT and ensure compliance. 6 min read Create Personalized IEP Goal Data Sheets in Under 5 Minutes [Video Included] Learn how to use ChatGPT to create personalized data sheets in 5 minutes. 4 min read 8 Time-Saving Hacks for School-Based OT Practitioners Discover 8 essential Hacks for School-Based OT Practitioners to reclaim your time. 5 min read See All Articles MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY School-based OT CEUs, resources, a goal bank, and mentorship from Jayson, all in one place. The OT Schoolhouse Collaborative is the go-to membership for school-based OT practitioners looking to keep up with best practices though mentorship and courses related to school-based OT. Get access to: Live Mentorship with Jayson Unlimited live and recorded CEU courses The A-Z School-Based OT Course The OT Schoolhouse Goal Bank Don't just earn CEUs. Implement what you learn with the best resources and mentorship available to school-based OT practitioners. Learn More LISTEN The OT Schoolhouse Podcast Join Jayson & special guests in the only podcast dedicated to school-based occupational therapy practitioners. New episodes are released every other Monday. Recent Episodes OTS 192: Applying your Sensory Knowledge to MTSS Tiers 1 & 2 OTS 191: Turning Grant Funding Into Mental Health Advocacy in Schools OTS 190: From Behavior to Regulation: How the Good Sense Rocketship Framework Transforms OT Practice OTS 189: How switching to a workload model can transform your school-based OT practice View all episodes CONFERENCE Join therapists from around the globe just as the new school year is about to start Each year in August, the OT Schoolhouse hosts the annual Back To School Conference. This virtual conference is unlike any other conference for OT practitioners and provides a stage for both practitioners and researchers who love school-based OT. Join us at our annual Back to School Conference! Earn 12 hours of professional development from 6 nationally recognized speakers discussing topics like sensory diets, supporting life skills programs, addressing common concerns related to ADHD, and more. LEARN MORE HERE Get our most popular free resource! As a thank you for visiting the OT Schoolhouse, I would like to share with you a resource that has helped many of my students greatly improve their handwriting legibility. This collection of Gray-space paper grows with your students from kindergarten on up and is designed to be intuitive for kids in both general and special education. To receive your digital download of this 9-page Gray-space paper package, simply subscribe to our email list below with your name and email. We promise to never send you spam or share your information. All messages will be 100% related to School-Based OT. What do you need support with today? 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Find courses specific to school-based OT practitioners Courses Included with an OTS Collaborative Membership The OT Schoolhouse Collaborative is our premium membership community where school-based OT practitioners learn and grow together. Members of OTS Collab receive complimentary access to the following live and recorded courses and other monthly programming events designed to help you support your students more effectively. Learn more about OTS Collaborative Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: January 21, 2026 Learn More This course focuses on practical tools for intervention to improve transition related outcomes for students on your caseload. The course will highlight the role of occupational therapy in delivering interventions related to self-determination, pre-vocational training, and exposure to employment. Additionally, the course will identify ways to engage with key stakeholders including parents and teachers to assist in positive transition services for middle school and high school students. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: December 17, 2025 Learn More This course explores the evolving landscape of school-aged mental health in a post-COVID world and the expanding role of occupational therapy in supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and functional participation. Drawing from Dr. Monica Keen’s clinical experience and her doctoral capstone research on interprofessional mental health collaboration, this session examines current mental-health trends, trauma-informed care, behavior changes following the pandemic, and evidence-aligned OT strategies for school settings. Participants will learn practical, occupation-based approaches for addressing emotional regulation, engagement, and school participation within a tiered model of support. The course concludes with collaborative discussion and actionable steps for strengthening OT’s role in school-based mental health. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: November 19, 2025 Learn More This course equips school-based occupational therapy practitioners with a practical, ready-to-use framework to stay organized, efficient, and confident throughout the academic year. Participants will gain access to structured checklists for onboarding, daily operations, and year-end transitions, as well as clear guidelines for referrals and discharge planning. Designed specifically for the school setting, the course empowers OTs to streamline documentation, collaborate effectively with teams, and deliver services that are occupation-based and educationally relevant. By taking this course, practitioners will feel more prepared, supported, and aligned with best practices in school-based OT. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hours in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: October 16, 2025 Learn More This session offers an in-depth exploration of the Sensory Pyramid of Learning, breaking down each tier to examine how foundational sensory and motor skills influence student behavior. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how challenges at different levels of the pyramid can manifest in the classroom, affecting attention, emotional regulation, and overall academic performance. Practical strategies for identifying and addressing these challenges will be discussed, empowering educators to create more supportive and effective learning environments. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: September 18, 2025 Learn More Everyday Ethics in School-Based OT: Navigating Challenges with Clarity & Confidence equips school-based occupational therapists with the tools to confidently address real-world ethical dilemmas that arise in educational settings. Through case studies, decision-making frameworks, and updated guidance from AOTA, FOTA, and state-level regulations, participants will strengthen their ability to apply ethical principles to complex situations involving service delivery, documentation, advocacy, and the use of emerging tools like AI. This course enhances professional judgment, reduces uncertainty when facing ethical pressures, and promotes alignment with best practices and legal requirements. Ultimately, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to advocate for ethical change within their districts while maintaining student-centered, legally compliant, and neurodiversity-affirming care. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: September 4, 2025 Learn More Building on the foundational assessment principles from Part 1, this course explores the continuum of assistive technology (AT) tools available to support student participation and access in the school environment. Participants will examine a range of AT solutions, from no-tech adaptations to high-tech computer-based tools, and learn how to match these interventions to student needs. The session will also address the occupational therapist’s role in AT implementation, including collaboration, training, and progress monitoring. Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating AT into daily routines and educational goals. By the end of the course, therapists will be prepared to effectively support students in utilizing AT for greater independence and academic success. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: August 28, 2025 Learn More This course provides school-based occupational therapy professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess and consider assistive technology (AT) solutions for students with diverse needs. Participants will explore the assessment process, including identifying student abilities, environmental factors, and task demands to determine appropriate AT supports. The course will cover best practices in collaboration with educators, families, and other team members to ensure successful AT integration. Case studies and hands-on activities will enhance practical application, empowering therapists to make informed decisions that promote student participation and independence. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with effective strategies for AT assessment and implementation within the school setting. Price Free for members of the OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hours in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: July 16, 2025 Learn More By taking this course, occupational therapy practitioners will be able to analyze national K-3rd grade academic standards and complete a crosswalk with required sensorimotor abilities for students to meet these demands. Furthermore, OT's will leave this course being able to assess and provide interventions embedded within the MTSS format to support student success through addressing foundation sensory perceptual and motor skills whether it be for a classroom, group or individual need. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hours in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: June 25, 2025 Learn More This course will focus on the EMPOWER model, a neurodiversity-focused occupational therapy framework designed to support school-based practice. Participants will learn how to apply the model to better understand and address the lived experiences of neurodivergent students. The session will cover strategies for conducting meaningful assessments, applying models of disablement within school settings, and identifying interventions that are neurodiversity-affirming. By using the EMPOWER model, school-based OTs will gain tools to promote neurodivergent well-being, advocate for anti-ableist practices, and empower students to thrive in an educational environment. This approach encourages practitioners to reflect on their practices and amplify the voices of neurodivergent students, helping them navigate and succeed in a world that can often be disabling. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: May 15, 2025 Learn More Social and emotional development supports a child's occupational engagement in all settings. Occupational therapy practitioners' holistic approach to prevention and positive mental health promotion is ideal for bolstering each core competency of social-emotional learning as defined by CASEL. This presentation will highlight how pediatric occupational therapy practitioners can use evidence-based interventions in each stage of childhood to promote social and emotional development while utilizing a public health, trauma-responsive, and relational (rather than behavioral) approach. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: February 27, 2025 Learn More With increasing workloads, occupational therapy practitioners must utilize existing resources in new ways to support all learners. Balancing the expectations of school-based practice, OTPs often miss recent research and practice trends. Using an OT lens, student support capacity can be enhanced through collaboration and coaching between OTPs and educators through knowledge translation (KT). This presentation will identify ways for OTPs to apply at least one KT strategy within their own schools through the MTSS process. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: January 22, 2025 Learn More As we continue to decrease children’s time and space to move and play outdoors, we are seeing a simultaneous rise in the number of children that are presenting with sensory and motor deficits. At the same time, classroom teachers are observing more and more children having trouble with attention, falling out of their seats in school, increased clumsiness, and even aggressiveness with games like tag on the playground. So, how can we reverse this alarming trend of sensory and motor issues in children? How can we ensure that children are fully engaging their body, mind, and all of their senses? Using the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program—that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis—Angela Hanscom offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: December 19, 2024 Learn More This professional development course explores new insights into autism through the lens of the "intense world" theory. Participants will engage with contemporary perspectives on autism, including challenges related to sensory overload, emotional intensity, and the societal pressures of masking. The course focuses on supporting neurodiverse individuals in educational and social contexts, emphasizing authentic self-expression and meaningful participation. Through interactive discussions, participants will gain practical tools to enhance their ability to support autistic clients while fostering inclusive environments. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: November 12, 2024 Learn More This course will guide occupational therapy Practitioners in assessing fine motor skills by focusing on five often-overlooked areas that provide critical insights into a student's needs and strengths. Participants will learn how to incorporate these key areas into evaluations and reports to better inform intervention strategies. Practical techniques for gathering and applying this information will be shared, empowering OTPs to enhance their assessments. The one-hour presentation offers actionable steps to improve understanding and support of students in school settings. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: October 23, 2024 Learn More Join us as Jayson Davies explores how AI tools can enhance assessment, intervention, and documentation processes to empower OT practitioners to increase student independence and save time. Also, discover innovative use cases for Artificial Intelligence in school-based OT. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and use this innovative technology in your OT practice! Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: October 15, 2024 Learn More Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring occupational therapy professionals Kelsey Kornaus, and Jayson Davies as they share their top strategies for a successful start to the school year. Whether you’re a veteran therapist or new to the school environment, this session is designed to equip you with practical tips and insider knowledge to navigate the unique challenges of school-based practice. In this session, they will dive deep into essential topics, including effective caseload management, building strong collaborative relationships with educators and Parents. You'll also gain insights into organizing your time, handling the unexpected, and more! Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your school year with confidence and a clear plan. Get ready to leave with actionable strategies that will set you up for success for this school year! Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 2 hour in length. (0.2 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: August 21, 2024 Learn More Sensory integrative processing is foundational to how we learn about our bodies, engage with the environment, interact with others, make meaning out of activities, produce motor responses, and participate in learning. It also has direct links with our regulation and influences our behavior. Yet, deciphering sensory integrative processing-- and the 8 sensory systems that includes-- can be quite challenging. What does sensory integrative processing actually involve? Why is it so vital for behavior responses, emotional regulation, and learning? How can you better understand and influence the sensory integrative processing needs of students, and yourself, to provide occupational therapy services? In our time together we will explore these questions and many more so you will be better equipped to recognize nuances of sensory differences, how a student's emotional regulation holds the key to understanding sensory differences, provide accommodations and adaptations for students with various sensory needs, and utilize another tool by which to view behavior! Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 2 hour in length. (0.2 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: July 24, 2024 Learn More Sensory integrative processing is foundational to how we learn about our bodies, engage with the environment, interact with others, make meaning out of activities, produce motor responses, and participate in learning. It also has direct links with our regulation and influences our behavior. Yet, deciphering sensory integrative processing-- and the 8 sensory systems that includes-- can be quite challenging. What does sensory integrative processing actually involve? Why is it so vital for behavior responses, emotional regulation, and learning? How can you better understand and influence the sensory integrative processing needs of students, and yourself, to provide occupational therapy services? In our time together we will explore these questions and many more so you will be better equipped to recognize nuances of sensory differences, how a student's emotional regulation holds the key to understanding sensory differences, provide accommodations and adaptations for students with various sensory needs, and utilize another tool by which to view behavior! Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 2 hour in length. (0.2 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: June 26, 2024 Learn More As an occupational therapy Practitioner (OTP), understanding sensory processing is crucial in assessing and addressing the diverse needs of individuals. In part 1 of this course, we will discuss the eight sensory systems, including the classic five (vision, hearing, taste, touch, smell) as well as the less-known vestibular, proprioceptive, and interoceptive systems. Participants will learn how sensory information is processed in the areas of modulation, discrimination, and integration, influencing individuals' responses and behaviors. OTPs will gain skills in identifying sensory processing challenges and implementing effective interventions tailored to each individual's sensory profile. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of sensory processing and its impact on occupational performance across the lifespan. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: May 15, 2024 Learn More Non-academic times of the school day, can be significant contributors to student mental and physical health. Conditions that promote positive mental health include participation in enjoyable activities within caring environments that foster positive emotions (Fredrickson & Joiner, 2018). When students participate in and enjoy healthy recess and after-school leisure activities, have good friends, and perceive school personnel to be supportive, they feel more connected to school which, in turn, enhances academic performance. The aims of this session are to provide detailed information about how to implement the Refreshing Recess (RR) programs emphasizing inclusive participation, friendship promotion, mealtime conversations, healthy eating, and active play; and describe a tiered approach to Making Leisure Matter during after-school times. OTPs will be able to use the Every Moment Counts website to implement Refreshing Recess and promote leisure participation within a tiered model. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: April 17, 2024 Learn More This course describes concepts and strategies from the Size Matters Handwriting Program, a proven curriculum-based approach to teaching handwriting. Proficient writing skills are fundamental for every student, constituting a vital life skill. Writing offers enduring advantages to children, allowing them to showcase their understanding in academic settings, equipping them for prosperous careers ahead, and granting them the ability to articulate their thoughts, emotions, perspectives, and concepts with confidence. Fun ideas will be presented for many subjects to promote peer mentorship, self- monitoring and self-advocacy, as well as functional, legible printing across the curriculum. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: March 18, 2024 Learn More This course offers a deep dive into occupational therapy interventions for teens and young adults in school settings, focusing on executive function difficulties. Participants will learn about identifying and assessing executive function challenges, and the practical application of evidence-based strategies tailored to this age group. Emphasis is placed on collaborative approaches that integrate school, home, and community resources to support students' executive skills. Through a blend of theoretical understanding and case studies, the course equips practitioners with the tools to foster independence, academic success, and smoother transitions to adulthood for students with executive function deficits. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: February 20, 2024 Learn More Sensory modulation, defined as the ability to respond appropriately to sensory information and remain at an appropriate level of alertness, is critical for academic and social success. Research shows that modulation is a skill that can be taught. When viewed within a larger educational framework, sensory modulation is seen as a component of emotional regulation and social-emotional learning. This webinar covers the evidence supporting instruction in sensory modulation, basic concepts and terminology to be used in this instruction, and a specific curriculum available to ensure success in this endeavor. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: January 17, 2024 Learn More Join us for an interactive webinar focused on enhancing writing skills and progress monitoring for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Writing is an essential skill, and every student should be empowered to express their thoughts and ideas effectively. We'll touch upon the Universal Design for Learning concept and introduce various methods of writing. Dive into inclusive strategies for diverse classroom settings and explore efficient progress monitoring. Equip yourself with tools to boost effective communication and writing in students; have pen and paper ready for interactive segments. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: December 13, 2023 Learn More In this 1-hour course, you will learn the five key aspects of a valuable and efficient, top-down, school-based OT evaluation. We will discuss the exact steps you can follow from the point you receive the referral to the point that you are ready to present your findings. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: November 14, 2023 Learn More Do your pediatric clients depend on others to get through their school day? Are they reliant on prizes or adults to be motivated to accomplish tasks? Learned helplessness is a big problem for many children and there is a better way! This course will offer concrete strategies that can be included in current therapy interventions to help clients grow up into self-determined adults. In addition to getting them engaged and motivated, higher levels of self-determination are correlated with positive school, employment and independent living outcomes. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: October 10, 2023 Learn More Occupational Therapy Practitioners possess strongholds of sensory processing and underlying neurological processes, They understand constructs from contemporary neuroscience, illuminating the essential role of the vestibular system for neural networking that supports learning and communication. Learners of this course will receive theoretical foundations as well as evidence from contemporary neuroscience so that they will expand their understanding of how the interventions support the mechanism of change - neuroplasticity, which results from the vestibular activation in an otherwise underperforming vestibular system. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1.5 hour in length. (0.15 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: September 21, 2023 Learn More Effectively navigating the RTI process will allow support for students, teachers and families as well as impact the appropriateness of related service referrals. Increase your knowledge of the RTI process through the history, federal and state law, and tiered components. Learn to incorporate specific, increasing intensity of instruction with evidence-based interventions to match a students needs within each tier. These supports may increase a student's success within the general education curriculum and the need for referrals to a specialized instructional service. Incorporating successful strategies for communication and advocacy with leadership, time management, and resources for therapeutic interventions may break down barriers. The result is a win-win for the administration, therapist, teacher, and student. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: August 16, 2023 Learn More Dr. Gibbs provides an overview of Trauma Informed Care and introduces the ACTION from Trauma Approach. The approach maps out neurological connections to further enhance understanding of the underlying mechanisms influencing behavior following exposure to trauma. Price Free for members of OTS Collaborative Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Live (recorded) on: July 20, 2023 Learn More At this point, virtually everyone has heard that mindfulness is a tool for mental health, and you may have even tried meditation or yoga for yourself. Mindfulness practices are increasingly being introduced into educational programs, and for good reason because the research is mounting for the positive impact on children and the professionals that serve them. In this introductory course, you will learn about the evidence for using mindfulness for children, teachers, and children in particular. You will learn about the brain science that links mindfulness and executive function. Lastly, you will walk away with some practices that you can bring to the classroom that will be as good for you as they are for the students you serve. Learn more

The community-based learning community for school-based OTPs looking to make an impact! Unlimited CEUs Live-online Mentorship Every Last One of Our Resources Join the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative, where we provide all of the necessary tools to help you implement evidence-based practices in your schools. GET INSTANT ACCESS Kelsey K. School-based OT Jhenny R. School-Based OT Talia G. School-Based OT In the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative, we are putting an end to the "learn but never implement " cycle that OTPs often experience after attending PD courses. Our goal in the Collaborative is not to learn more best practices. Our goal is to help you implement best practic es . With our practitioner-powered professional development community , you will benefit from things like: 12+ hours of LIVE-online AOTA- approved sessions every year 30+ on-demand AOTA- approved CEU courses Over 75 templates, handouts, resources, and tools to share and make your own (Plus new tools every month!) Group Mentorship Calls, where you can ask your most pressing school-based OT questions And the ability to receive ongoing support from the OT Schoolhouse team and your colleagues . Here are some of o ur recent and upcoming AOTA-approved courses: Price Only available to members of OTS Collab Live (recorded) on: January 21, 2026 Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Learn More Price Only available to members of OTS Collab Live (recorded) on: December 17, 2025 Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Learn More Price Only available to members of OTS Collab Live (recorded) on: November 19, 2025 Duration This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) Learn More VIEW ALL COURSES OT Schoolhouse is proud to be an OTS Collab gives you the education, resources, and support you need to make changes in your school-based OT programs. 01 Highly specific course material Attend highly specific, action-oriented courses directly related to school-based OT. You may attend live or watch the replay to learn from our speakers who have your best interest in mind. 02 Mentorship Group Calls Engage in group mentorship meetings where we review current research and create plans to improve outcomes for our students. Hosted by Jayson, these live and recorded calls are designed to meet your needs. 03 Ongoing community support Utilize our resources and research library to make changes to your practice and ask for feedback along the way. Share what worked, what didn't, and how others can do what you did. By combining professional development courses from leaders in the field with a community of professionals dedicated to school-based OT, you will be ready to take what you learn and implement best practices to better support your students. Each month in OTS Collaborative, we host: One highly specific live professional development course. And one "Ask Anything" Collaboration hour, where no question is off limits. Ask Jayson and the community anything you'd like in a live Zoom call. Plus, all courses, team meetings, and collaboration hours are recorded, so you can catch anything you missed at your convenience. What members are saying? The OT Schoolhouse Collaborative may be new, but we already have therapists thrilled to be a part of this community-powered professional development community! Here is what they are saying: "Having other OTs to collaborate within a safe place is exactly what I have been looking for." "In the OTS Collab, I know I have a group of people in the same boat as me that I could lean on for help, vent to, and share my wins with." "THANK YOU for organizing this!" The support continues long after the courses are over inside OTS Collab. In addition to the live events, you will also receive tons of support and the just-right amount of accountability in our private community. Studies show you are 42% more likely to reach a goal that you declare publicly. But when we attend a professional development course, we often head right back to work without any time dedicated to reflecting on what we learned, developing a goal, and creating a plan. In OTS Collab, we help you to develop goals you can take action on in your practice. The days of attending a course to implement only 1% of what you learned are over. It's time to incorporate best practices, not just learn them. The OT Schoolhouse team and OTS Collab Members are here to support you in our dedicated community portal. Learn More Earn Professional Development. Collaborate with your people. Implement best practices. $39 9 per year SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE $120 or per quarter Member Pricing SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE Save 16% (2 months free) when you sign up with the annual plan Interested in a group rate? Contact us here OTPs Supporting OTPs A safe place to ask questions, seek research and therapy interventions, commit to growth challenges, and generally learn and grow without fear of judgment or rejection. Relationship-building opportunities with like-minded school-based OT practitioners that can yield solutions to problems, lead to job opportunities, and establish friendships. First access and discounts to new content and other offerings from the OT Schoolhouse. A community that welcomes members from diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, neurodiversity, and physical ableness. A focused environment to accelerate professional growth and networking due to the absence of fluff content, noisy discussion channels, advertisers, and recruiters. A privacy-first attitude toward all current and future aspects of OTS Collab. The OTS Collab is a place for occupational therapy practitioners who are serious about using strengths-based and best practices to support all students accessing their educational curriculum. We promote and encourage knowledge translation, collaboration, thorough evaluations, tiered interventions, and the creation of evidence through documentation to support students. Feel like it's a match? Outstanding! We can't wait to support you inside the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative! Join Today Community Fun & Emotional Support While fun and professional development are not always mentioned in the same sentence, we know as mental health providers that all work and no play does not make for a great day. That is why we like to have some fun within OTS Collab. The school year is long. So to break up the grind and let out some steam, we like to have an occasional OTS Collab celebration to acknowledge all the hard work we put in as OT practitioners. 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: Ch icago, Illi nois Favorite Activities: Dancing, outdoor activities, traveling, and reading Chandler Sárközi 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. OTS Collaborative Community + Professional Development + Mentorship JOIN NOW 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. or $39 9 per year Better price per quarter $120 More flexibility Prices will raise in 2025 for new members,s so lock in your rate now. SECURE YOUR SPOT OTS Collaborative Community + Professional Development + Mentorship JOIN NOW

This course focuses on practical tools for intervention to improve transition related outcomes for students on your caseload. The course will highlight the role of occupational therapy in delivering interventions related to self-determination, pre-vocational training, and exposure to employment. Additionally, the course will identify ways to engage with key stakeholders including parents and teachers to assist in positive transition services for middle school and high school students. < Back Providing Transition Related Services for Middle School and High School Students Presented by: Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L Attend live on January 21, 2026 @ 4:00 PM CST or watch on demand the next day Join OTS Collab & Earn CEUs Learn more about OTS Collab Course Description This course focuses on practical tools for intervention to improve transition related outcomes for students on your caseload. The course will highlight the role of occupational therapy in delivering interventions related to self-determination, pre-vocational training, and exposure to employment. Additionally, the course will identify ways to engage with key stakeholders including parents and teachers to assist in positive transition services for middle school and high school students. Learning Objectives 1. Learners will analyze three evidence-based interventions to improve transition related services for middle school and high school students on their caseload. 2. Learners will evaluate two assessment tools for their effectiveness in promoting self-determination and pre-employment skills. Contact Hours This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) OTSchoolhouse.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #0252. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy As an AOTA-Approved provider of professional development, OTSchoolhouse.com courses are accepted by NBCOT® at a rate of 1.25 NBCOT PDUs per each hour of course content. NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Register for this course and future courses inside the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative for as little as $120 Register Now Learn More about OTS Collab Agenda 0-5 minutes Introduction 5-15 minutes Importance of Self-Determination skills related to independent living, employment, and post-secondary education. 15-25 minutes Importance of providing resources to parents and caregivers 25-40 minutes The benefits of providing exposure to work experiences for middle school and high school students 40-50 minutes Assessment tools and intervention strategies for pre-vocational skills 50-55 minutes Ability to generalize knowledge learned in this course to use in the practitioners' specific setting. 55-60 minutes Questions and Answers Your Instructor Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L Dr. Matthew Husband is an occupational therapist, with nine years of clinical experience, primarily in the field of pediatrics. He has worked in outpatient, home health, and school based practice. Dr. Husband currently works as an Assistant Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University. His area of passion is focused on improving the lives of students with autism, with a particular interest for community practice of transition. Dr. Husband received his Occupational Therapy Doctorate in May 2025 and his Capstone Project focused on improving employability for young adults with autism. Dr Husband supports the profession through his service within the AOTA, serving as the Representative Assembly member for Ohio. Registration To access this course and others, become a member of the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative . OTS Collab is an online community dedicated to providing school-based OT practitioners with highly valuable professional development and interactive support to implement learned strategies. In OTS Collab, we learn together, support and encourage one another, and celebrate our achievements as a collective whole. Click here to learn more about the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative and register in our dedicated community of school-based OT practitioners. Instructional Methods A combination of speaker presentation with a slide deck and both synchronous & asynchronous Q+A with the presenter. Target Audience & Educational Level This is an intermediate level course intended for occupational therapy practitioners working in school systems or with a goal to better understand occupational therapy in school systems. Course Completion Requirements To receive a certificate for this course, you must watch the recorded course in its entirety. Then, you will need to take a learning assessment test and earn a score 75% or higher. If you pass, a certificate will be automatically generated and sent to your email. Special Needs Requests This course will include closed captioning and a transcript may be available upon request. You may also rewatch the course or sections of the course as needed. Additional accommodations may be requested by reaching out to us via email. Financial & Non-financial Disclosures Speaker Disclosure Matthew is receiving an honorarium for this course. Sponsor Disclosure The OTS Collaborative Community is a product of the OT Schoolhouse. Content Disclosure This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service. Schoolhouse Education, LLC is proud to be an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development AOTA-Approval for this Professional Development Opportunity is in progress. Stay Tuned! Join OTS Collaborative Terms and Conditions Schoolhouse Education, LLC will keep a record of your completed CE courses. When applicable, transcript services may include reporting to professional associations and/or state licensure boards. While 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 Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OT Schoolhouse, I agree to the following: Professional Development/Information Disclaimer The material presented in this course 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 Schoolhouse Education, LLC, OT Schoolhouse, and its staff, presenters, and any other individuals or entities associated with this course 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. 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This course explores the evolving landscape of school-aged mental health in a post-COVID world and the expanding role of occupational therapy in supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and functional participation. Drawing from Dr. Monica Keen’s clinical experience and her doctoral capstone research on interprofessional mental health collaboration, this session examines current mental-health trends, trauma-informed care, behavior changes following the pandemic, and evidence-aligned OT strategies for school settings. Participants will learn practical, occupation-based approaches for addressing emotional regulation, engagement, and school participation within a tiered model of support. The course concludes with collaborative discussion and actionable steps for strengthening OT’s role in school-based mental health. < Back School Aged Mental Health in a Post Covid World Presented by: Dr. Monica Keen, OTD, OTR/L Attend live on December 17th 2025 @ 6:00 PM CST or watch on demand the next day Join OTS Collab & Earn CEUs Learn more about OTS Collab Course Description This course explores the evolving landscape of school-aged mental health in a post-COVID world and the expanding role of occupational therapy in supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and functional participation. Drawing from Dr. Monica Keen’s clinical experience and her doctoral capstone research on interprofessional mental health collaboration, this session examines current mental-health trends, trauma-informed care, behavior changes following the pandemic, and evidence-aligned OT strategies for school settings. Participants will learn practical, occupation-based approaches for addressing emotional regulation, engagement, and school participation within a tiered model of support. The course concludes with collaborative discussion and actionable steps for strengthening OT’s role in school-based mental health. Learning Objectives 1. Learners will identify three mental illness diagnoses of school-aged children. 2. Learners will identify reasons/events for childhood mental illness and how it impacts occupational engagement. 3. Learners will recognize the role of OT in addressing these mental health issues in the school setting. Contact Hours This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs) OTSchoolhouse.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #0252. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy As an AOTA-Approved provider of professional development, OTSchoolhouse.com courses are accepted by NBCOT® at a rate of 1.25 NBCOT PDUs per each hour of course content. NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Register for this course and future courses inside the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative for as little as $120 Register Now Learn More about OTS Collab Agenda 0-5 minutes Introduction 5-15 minutes Understanding Post-COVID Mental Health Trends in School-Aged Children 15-25 minutes Trauma-Informed & Mental Health–Aligned OT Principles 25-40 minutes OT’s Role on Interprofessional Mental Health Teams 40-50 minutes OT Intervention Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in Schools 50-55 minutes Post-Pandemic Considerations & Future Directions for School-Based OTs 55-60 minutes Questions and Answers Your Instructor Dr. Monica Keen, OTD, OTR/L Dr. Monica Keen is the Program Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Presbyterian College and has been a licensed OT for 36 years. After a long career spanning mental health, acute care, skilled nursing, and 27 years in school-based practice, she transitioned to full-time academia in 2022. She also teaches pediatrics and mental health labs as an adjunct at Baylor University and previously taught for seven years at MUSC. Dr. Keen has authored book chapters and presented widely on school-based OT, mental health, and handwriting, including multiple webinars and a doctoral capstone on OT’s role in supporting children’s mental health. She has been featured on the OT Schoolhouse Podcast and presents nationally on school-based mental health. She currently serves as Co-Chair for Mental Health within the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association. She holds degrees from MUSC, Boston University, and the University of St. Augustine. Her professional passions include mental health, trauma-informed care, pediatrics, and autism. Dr. Keen lives in Greenville, SC, and enjoys running, hiking, college football, and spending time outdoors with her two Boston Terriers. Registration To access this course and others, become a member of the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative . OTS Collab is an online community dedicated to providing school-based OT practitioners with highly valuable professional development and interactive support to implement learned strategies. In OTS Collab, we learn together, support and encourage one another, and celebrate our achievements as a collective whole. Click here to learn more about the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative and register in our dedicated community of school-based OT practitioners. Instructional Methods A combination of speaker presentation with a slide deck and both synchronous & asynchronous Q+A with the presenter. Target Audience & Educational Level This is an introductory level course intended for occupational therapy practitioners working in school systems or with a goal to better understand occupational therapy in school systems. Course Completion Requirements To receive a certificate for this course, you must watch the recorded course in its entirety. Then, you will need to take a learning assessment test and earn a score 75% or higher. If you pass, a certificate will be automatically generated and sent to your email. Special Needs Requests This course will include closed captioning and a transcript may be available upon request. You may also rewatch the course or sections of the course as needed. Additional accommodations may be requested by reaching out to us via email. Financial & Non-financial Disclosures Speaker Disclosure Moni is receiving an honorarium for this course. Sponsor Disclosure The OTS Collaborative Community is a product of the OT Schoolhouse. Content Disclosure This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service. Schoolhouse Education, LLC is proud to be an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development AOTA-Approval for this Professional Development Opportunity is in progress. Stay Tuned! Join OTS Collaborative Terms and Conditions Schoolhouse Education, LLC will keep a record of your completed CE courses. When applicable, transcript services may include reporting to professional associations and/or state licensure boards. While 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 Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OT Schoolhouse, I agree to the following: Professional Development/Information Disclaimer The material presented in this course 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. 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Get Started on the OT School House by seeing out top visted pages and resources! Welcome to the OT Schoolhouse Hi, My name is Jayson and I as a school-Based OT located in Southern California. I have worked for districts large and small and have had to learn on my own as there was very little mentorship available. As a result of my experiences, I developed the OT Schoolhouse to help you through the same struggles I had, and continue to have. This "Start Here" page serves as a launching pad to help you quickly find the most popular content on this site. That way, you can find what you need and get back to helping your students as quickly as possible. We know they miss you. To get started, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for therapy activities that will help get you though the school year! Jayson Davies M.A. OTR/L Jayson@OTSchoolHouse.com Jayson has been a school-based occupational therapist since 2012. With experience as both a contracted therapist and an "in-house" employee for two distinctly different districts, Jayson has had the opportunity to appreciate the differences between both small-rural and large-suburban districts. In 2014, Jayson earned his Certification in Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) to better serve his students. Jayson also currently serves on the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) Political Action Committee where he helps to raise funds to support legislative efforts. Recently, Jayson has put forth his efforts in implementing full classroom and small group collaborative RTI lessons with general and special education teachers. Jayson is excited to help build knowledge among school-based OTs and educators through the OT Schoolhouse blog and podcast. The OT Schoolhouse Mission It can be difficult to get away from work to earn professional development. At the OT Schoolhouse, my mission is to provide valuable, ethical, and obtainable professional development opportunities to school-based and pediatric therapist across the globe through the use of technology. If you or someone you know would like to sponsor this mission, and the OT School House website and podcast, please visit the OTSH Partnership page. Gray-Space Paper To start off with, I'd like to introduce you to our most popular blog post and free download of our Gray-Space Paper. Click the picture to learn more and get your free copy! Your students will love how easy it is to size and space their letters and words using this paper. Want to skip the blog post and just get the paper, subscribe now in the box below so we can get the email process started. I appreciate you joining us! The OT Schoolhouse Podcast Listen in as Jayson discusses all things School-based OT from RTI to assessments & treatments. I also host guest OTs and other special education stakeholders. You can start listening on the podcast page or by subscribing to the show on your favorite podcast streaming app. You can now earn Professional Development by listening as well! Click here for more info! Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher View All Episodes & Show Notes Here Here are some of the podcast episodes you can now earn professional development for by tuning in. Just click on the episode you would like to learn more about. Continuing Education If you are looking for a comprehensive course on how to be a school-based OT, I highly recommend the A-Z School-Based OT Course. I created this course to help any therapist thinking about transitioning into the schools or for current school-based therapists looking to better understand RTI, the referral process, evaluations, IEPs and the steps needed to ethically graduate students from OT services. If this sounds like a course you would benefit from, use the button below to get a full look at what the course includes. Trust me, it is more than just a course! A-Z SBOT Course Practice Guidelines Interactive Map Does your state have guidelines for School-based OTs? I put together a map to help you find the school-based practice guidelines for your state. Not all states have them. I recommend checking out California's guidelines if your state does not have their own. Click here or on the picture to check it out now! Recent Posts Looking for more information about how to better serve your students. These are some of our more popular posts on the OT Schoolhouse. We are sure you will get the most bang for your buck by checking out these posts first! OTS 191: Turning Grant Funding Into Mental Health Advocacy in Schools OTS 190: From Behavior to Regulation: How the Good Sense Rocketship Framework Transforms OT Practice OTS 189: How switching to a workload model can transform your school-based OT practice Freebies! I have several freebies to give you right now to help you and the students you serve! Subscribe now to get our Gray-space paper featured above along with our caseload management spreadsheet and occupational profile builder for school-based therapists!

A virtual conference for School-Based OTs focusing on collaborating in the schools - August 2022 Conference Login Back To School Conference Turning Knowledge into Practice August 19 -20, 2022 Register Now Hit play to hear about the conference! August 19-20, 2023 Live action-oriented sessions from the comfort of your living room (or office) I am pleased to invite you to the third annual OT Schoolhouse: Back To School Conference - The preferred conference for more than 400 school-based OT practitioners in 2022. At the conference in 2023, we will expand our knowledge in several key areas to support our Students: Tiered Interventions Mental Health Sensory Registration and Supports Best Practices in school-based OT and more And we will do this by hearing from six nationally recognized speakers with years of experience supporting students. The Back To School Conference will be a worldwide gathering of school-based and pediatric occupational therapists who value the importance of supporting children in their least restrictive environment through a collaborative effort. The conference will consist of six live 120-minute presentations with Q+A sessions on August 19 - 20. Replays of all sessions and Q+As will be available to registered participants until December 31, 2023, so you can watch, rewind, and re-watch any of the six sessions. What you will receive when you register: Access to the six virtually live sessions totaling 12 hours of valuable education. A certificate of completion (12 hours) upon watching all sessions and passing a proficiency quiz. Access to replays of all six sessions until Dec. 31, 2023. Access to all resources provided by the speakers. Access to a private community where you can interact with Jayson and others learning right alongside you. A Swag Pack of goodies mailed to you AFTER the conference And surprise extras to make this a memorable event! Don't wait. Register now before the price increases. Register now Why Attend the Back to School Conference? In 2022, the Back To School Conference supported over 425 therapists. It was a great experience than many therapists even said it was the best conference they had ever attended (live or virtual). Here are six reasons why you can expect the Back to School Conference to be the best place to learn as a school-based OT. Earn 12 hours of AOTA-Approved Professional Development Earn 12 hours of professional development focused on a topic you care about in a single weekend! Professional Development is currently pending AOTA approval. Get your questions answered from the speakers The last thing you need is another boring zoom meeting disguised as an opportunity to learn. While virtual, these sessions will be interactive and designed to facilitate conversation. The networking session & community will surely be buzzing! Learn how OTPs can collaborate in schools The theme for the Back to School Conference this year is "Expanding Collaborative Practices in School-Based OT." You can expect every session to challenge you to be a more collaborative practitioner! Get your SWAG on The swag pack is back! Last year, we sent out 200 boxes of swag filled with OT goodies to help you get through the school year. Register by July 1st to secure your swag pack! Learn individually from home, or together as a team Only you know how you learn best! Watch from the comfort of your own home or make a party out of it and watch with a colleague. Therapy teams can register together and save. Email us to learn how! Expert, world-class speakers You deserve the best, from the best! That is why we are recruiting speakers who have walked the walk and have facilitated collaboration within their practice. Live Q+A sessions will also be held to facilitate your retention of knowledge! Conference Objectives Through 6 individual 2-hour sessions, we will cover overarching objectives. Objectives for each individual session can be found in the session descriptions. Conference Objectives Coming Soon Objectives Coming Need professional development that is AOTA approved? Upon completion of the conference, you will receive a certificate of completion to have for your registration and licensure needs. The process for AOTA Approval is currently in process Conference Schedule Conference Schedule The conference will be held on August 19-20 (Sat & Sun) from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm PT Do you live outside of the pacific timezone? We will soon have a tool to confirm what time the conference will be live in your area, and add the event to your calendar if you are ready. *Presentations and times subject to change without notice Presenters Presenters Jayson Davies, M.A., OTR/L OTSchoolhouse.com @OTSchoolhouse Jayson Davies, OTR/L has been a school-based occupational therapist since 2012. With experience as both a contracted therapist and a district employee for three distinctly different districts, Jayson has had the opportunity to appreciate the differences between both small-rural and large-suburban districts. In 2014, Jayson earned his Certification in Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) to better serve his students. Recently, Jayson has put forth his efforts in implementing full classroom and small group collaborative RTI lessons with general and special education teachers. Jayson enjoys helping build knowledge among school-based OTs and educators through the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, website, and online courses. More Presenters will be announced soon! Great Value! This conference is designed for you as a school-based OT and every session has been researched, vetted, and hand-selected by Jayson to be relevant for the school-based OT looking to help students in the least restrictive environment. Each presenter has many years of experience and has demonstrated the ethical decision-making you expect from the OT Schoolhouse! On top of a curated schedule of sessions, you will have the opportunity to earn 12 hours of professional development in just one weekend! Oh, and did I mention the swag bag?!? Check that out below! SWAG PACK Swag Bag Along with access to each session, ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS will receive a Back to School "Swag Pack" For 2023, Swag Packs will be delivered after the conference. *At this time, we cannot guarantee shipping of swag packs beyond the USA Register now! Session Information Transitioning to a Collaborative Approach in the Schools Presenter: Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L We've all had kids that do great when one-on-one with us in the OT room, but those strategies that we worked on so intently in our OT sessions just don't translate over to the classroom. This causes frustration among us, the teacher, and maybe even the student. In this session, we will review research about collaboration in OT and education so we know where we can make adjustments in our goal and treatment planning. We will also look at specific ways to collaborate so you can have an immediate impact on your students in the 2022-23 school year. Objectives: Identify key research outcomes related to collaborative practices in educational settings. Express the steps to building a collaborative relationship with professionals Identify at least 3 ways in which OT practitioners can collaborate with other professionals in school-based OT Create an action plan to collaborate more in your school-based OT practice. Functional Vestibulo-Ocular Skills in The School Setting Sponsored by LegiLiner Presenter: Karin Hessellund Warner, MOT OTR/L Do you feel comfortable with evaluating and reporting on functional oculomotor skills? This class will provide the necessary knowledge of how the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) impacts functional ocular motor skills in the school setting. Understanding and being able to evaluate the VOR helps to ease report writing and treatment planning when addressing visual deficits. The use of videos, pictures and case studies will help create a well-rounded understanding of the VOR and ocular motility. Clinicians will improve the way they gather and assess for visual information. Objectives: Examine the Vestibular-Ocular Reflex and the impact on eye and head control. Interpret the role of the Cerebellum in Eye Control. Analyze the impact of Visual Deficits in the School Setting. Implement Functional Treatment ideas to address Vestibulo-ocular deficits. Maximizing occupational therapists' role within a multidisciplinary team when delivering sensory interventions in the school setting. Presenter: Genna Espinoza, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapists have a distinct role within the multidisciplinary team in the school setting in helping children with sensory processing concerns. You will learn about how sensory processing challenges may influence learning and participation within the school setting. This program will present evidence-based information in providing client-centered support when a child is presenting with sensory processing concerns. We will examine how gathering information through a collaborative approach throughout the occupational therapy school process improves student outcomes. Objectives: Identify the Sensory Systems and the challenges poor processing can cause. Identify how sensory processing challenges may influence the child’s school day. Acknowledge the differences in treatment approaches based on various theories. Express strategies to help gather information for a comprehensive evaluation Identify tactics to enhance your collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary team in the school setting. Occupational Therapy and the Transition Age Student Presenter: Justin Lundstedt, OTR/L It is imperative to understand the importance of occupational therapy and how it coincides with a young adult's transition out of high school. This program will recognize the importance of how the identification of strengths, interests, and goals are so important for high school students yet often when working with students with increased academic needs they get overlooked and the focus becomes on deficits, limitations, and ability to be directed by others. This session will cover how to provide an intervention to students who are working towards the transition out of school. As an OT, it is our job to prepare them for developing the skills necessary to succeed and achieve their self-identified goals. In this manner, we can further their lives and break the barriers related to unemployment, underemployment, and lack of independent living statistics. The program will discuss the importance of our continued role in transition planning as “transition plans” are constructed to look at the whole child, identify strengths and needs, and adjust/set goals accordingly. This is our overall role as OTs, to begin with. In this session we will discuss the transition fro “life skills’ students, “prevocational” students, and “academic / post-secondary school students.” Objectives: Participants will identify an OT’s role for the transitioning student Participants will define the meaning of a transition-age student. Participants will recognize the different pathways OTP’s can focus on student expectations for the transitioning student. OT’s Role in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Presenter: Kim Wiggins, OTR/L Social and emotional learning (SEL) is essential to human development and helps create a positive learning environment for all students. Many school districts are establishing systemic, schoolwide approaches to SEL. Therefore, it is important for school-based occupational therapy practitioners to understand their role in implementing SEL within therapy sessions or as members of the school team. SEL is required for successful participation in most areas of occupational performance and falls well within the scope of occupational therapy. This webinar will provide you with specific strategies to address SEL within your current role immediately. Objectives: Participants will identify 5 areas of SEL and the role of the OT Participants will delineate OT strategies relevant to SEL that are appropriate at each of the three tiers of intervention. Participants will identify how social emotional learning may be impacted by sensory over- and under-responders responsiveness (CO-OP) Principles for Collaboration Presenter: Lara Barros, OTD, OTR/L Collaboration is key in the enabling of participation and occupation in the school setting. The principles of the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance™ (CO-OP) will be used to frame collaborative school-based OT. We will uncover the Goal, Plan, Do, & Check systems that allow us as therapists to support our students and helping them reach their unique goals. Objectives: Participants will identify the global cognitive strategy used by the CO-OP Approach. Participants will identify the principles underlying the CO-OP Approach. Participants will recognize how using the CO-OP principles supports collaboration in the school system. Register now to ensure access to each of the 6 amazing sessions! Secure your Spot! - $299 Audience & Education Level The OT Schoolhouse Back To School Conference is intended for current school-based occupational therapy practitioners. Sessions will contain beginner and intermediate level knowledge and may contain language and practices specific to school-based occupational therapy. There are no prerequisite courses required, but one should have a general understanding of OT in the schools. Conference Theme 2022 Conference Theme Expanding Collaborative Practices in School-Based OT We have all attended a team meeting for a student where no one seems to be on the same page. The teacher is focused on the need to work on math skills, the speech therapist is focused on social communication, and the parent wants to see their child learn to read. In that scenario, offering a handwriting goal may cause more harm than good. That is why at the Back To School Conference, we are focusing on implementing occupational therapy from a collaborative approach. Sessions will focus on how you can work with the parents, teachers, and other providers to improve student outcomes. From goals to therapy, we need to get on the same page! Session Handouts & Replays For each conference session, handouts will be made available to download and print prior to the start of the conference . After registering and 1-week prior to the conference, you will be able to download and print the slide and supplemental materials in the conference Portal. The attendee portal will also host replays of each conference session for 60 days. As a registered attendee of the summit, you will have access to the conference handouts, session video replays, and course commubnity until October 26, 2022. Register now - $299 Payment Plan Flexible Payment Plan We understand that times are tough right now. While some OTs are secure in their positions, we realize this is not the case for everyone. For this reason, we are offering a 2-month payment plan leading up to the conference. The payment plan consists of three monthly $180 payments. While this is slightly more expensive, it gives you the ability to pay over time so you can attend the conference while being fiscally responsible. You can register for the course now with the 2-month payment plan using the button below. The last day to sign up for the course using the 2-month payment plan will be July 27th. Flexi-plan Registration Networking Community Engagement Just because we will be engaging in this summit, does not mean we have to eliminate community engagement. In addition to lively, interactive sessions, there will be designated times for live Q+A sessions with the presenters. Likewise, we will have an online community dedicated to discussions related to the content from our guest speakers. And perhaps the most exciting engagement opportunity will be our Friday night virtual happy hour. Come hang out with Jayson and other school-based OT practitioners. Yeah, the conversation may start off backward and about where you work, but who knows, maybe you will meet your newest OT bestie! Join me and other School-Based OTPs looking to advance their clinical skills This conference is designed for you as a school-based OT. Every speaker and presentation has been researched, vetted, and hand-selected by Jayson to be relevant for the school-based OT looking to help students in the least restrictive environment. Each presenter has years of experience and has demonstrated the ethical decision-making you expect from the OT Schoolhouse! Jayson understands the intricacies of school-based OT and he knows the therapists who can help make your life easier while serving the students and teachers you love to work with. Register now to secure your spot! Register Important Dates Important Dates MAY-AUG Register Via a Purchase Order Be sure to get your purchase orders in before May as many school districts will stop fulfilling orders for the school year Purchase Order Registration Aug 26 Conference Begins Collect your pack of swag and settle in for the opening presentation! Register now! Aug 26 Last Day to Register Final call for registration Don't miss out! Don't Miss Out! Oct 26 Replays Available Until October 26 Get access to the replays until October 26th. That is a full 60 days to watch (or rewatch) all six sessions. Register now! Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors Platinum Level Sponsors Additional Sponsors Conference Attendee Disclaimer/Agreement By registering for, or attending any event or activity associated with the OT Schoolhouse: Back To School Conference, I agree to the following: Professional Development/Information Disclaimer The Back to School Conference is a virtual event for professional development, networking, and OT Schoolhouse 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. In order to earn a certificate of completion, attendees will be required to watch all 6 sessions and pass a proficiency quiz with a score of 75% or greater. Financial and Non-financial Disclaimers Speakers at the 2022 Back to School Conference are paid for their professional presentation Speakers may discuss other programs with which they are affiliated and earn a commission and/or other compensation Speakers may be an affiliate and may earn a commission when you register for the Back to School Conference Public Relations Agreement Registration and attendance at, or participation in, Back To School Conference meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant for Schoolhouse Education, LLC’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image, voice, and survey responses in photographs, videotapes, electronic/print reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities. Waiver of Liability Agreement I release the Back to School Conference, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, OT School House, and its staff, presenters, and any other individuals or entities associated with the 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. Attendees participating in this professional development education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the Back to School Conference, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, and OT Schoolhouse and its staff or representatives for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities. Refund Policy A refund, less $20/Practitioners; $20/Students administrative fee, will be issued if notice of cancellation is received by the Schoolhouse Education, LLC. Refunds will not be processed until after the conference. Request a refund. 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. Interested in Sponsoring the Back To School Conference? Email us! Registration for the B2S Conference closes in DAYS HRS MIN SEC Register now