So many school-based OTs struggle to figure it out alone.
This leads to:
● Burn out
● Mistakes
● Services impacted
● Legal implications
● Loss of job
You want to be clear on the nuances specific to school-based OT. So instead of struggling to stay afloat, you can jump right in – helping students, keeping families and school staff happy, plus meeting laws and regulations.
That's the reason I am here to support you – so that you can be a school OT who is amazing at their job!
In this course, I share my years of experience as a school-based OT – plus the tools, resources, and templates I curated over time. With these tools, I set your OT up for success with everything they need, all in one place.
Instead of spending hours creating their own systems and processes, they take my tools to get started doing what they love – providing outstanding OT services and contributing as a valued IEP team member.
Ready to get started?
Knock out 0.6 AOTA-approved CEUs, that's 6 contact hours towards your license renewal!
By the end of this course you will feel confident and competent in:
Identify and recall abbreviations and terminology used in the school-based environment related to report writing, navigating systems, and state laws.
Apply knowledge of laws and regulations that govern special education and school based OT practice.
Create systems and processes to streamline workload management unique to the school setting using templates shared in the course.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the IEP process, roles of different IEP team members, contents of the IEP document and types of IEP team meetings.
Recognize and compare differences between school based OT and medical based OT.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of occupational therapy in the school, formulate goals and treatment objectives accordingly, and share that knowledge with different members of the interdisciplinary team.
Self paced pre-recorded videos and downloadable slides
With tons of practical resources for daily use as a school OT!!!
Module 1: School Based OT and Laws that Govern it
Topic 1: Introduction to School OT
Topic 2: Role of OT’s
Topic 3: Laws that Govern School Based OT
Topic 4: Educational Model vs Medical model
Module 1 FAQ's and real world scenarios
Module 2: IEP and 504 Plan
Topic 1: What is an IEP
Topic 2: Type of IEP Meetings
Topic 3: IEP Team Members and their Role
Topic 4: Preschool Assessment Team
Topic 5: Collaborating with parents
Topic 6: Referral to Intervention Steps and Timelines
Topic 7: Walk through an IEP Team Meeting
Topic 8: 504 Plans
Topic 9: Individualized Family Service Plan
Topic 10: IEP Transition Plan
Module 2 FAQ's and real world scenarios
Module 3: Testing and Goal writing
Topic 1: Screening
Topic 2: Proceeding to Evaluation vs Not
Topic 3: Commonly used Standardized Test
Topic 4: Testing through Skilled Observation
Topic 5: Independent Educational Evaluation
Topic 6: Goal writing
Topic 7: Documentation
Module 3 FAQ's and real world scenarios
Module 4 : Scope of Practice as a School-based OT
Topic 1: Response to Intervention
Topic 2: OT as a Service in Schools
Topic 3: Frames of Reference and Approaches
Topic 4: Performance Areas commonly addressed in the schools
Topic 5: Beyond motor, sensory and cognitive
Topic 6: Entry, continuation and termination of services
Topic 7: Parting thoughts as you dive in
Module 4 FAQ's and real world scenarios
Here’s what you get:
● Self paced online presentations that cover the nuts and bolts related to school based OT
● Real world scenarios with application of concepts to frequently encountered problems
● Course Workbook to encourage you to reflect, plan next steps and help you leap into action!
Time-saving resources:
● System for workload management designed specifically for the unique demands of a school caseload
● Templates for keeping track of essentials, completing screens and evaluations
● List of common accommodations to include in IEPs and 504 plans
● Time-tested recommendations to help teachers better support their students
● Learn from sample screenings showing what to look for and recommend
● Sample evaluations to guide this complex process
● Goal bank to quickly write great goals
● Intervention ideas to refer to and build on
And more...
Regular price $297
NOW $247
Looking for a mentor
You are an OT new to the school system
You want to gain clarity on the processes and systems as they relate to school OT
Want access to tried and tested templates to make caseload management easier
Are happy with the systems you have in place
You have been practicing as a school based OT for years
Already have the resources you need and a mentor to guide you along the way
You are okay with figuring out things as you go even if that means working off the clock and still being uncertain
You could still purchase from here if you’re buying this course as a school district, an agency or private practice owner for an employee, but if you head over to bit.ly/OTINSCHOOLS (case sensitive) you will find more relevant information and ability to customize or receive discounts for groups!
This course opens for enrollment only 2-3 times a year. If that happens to be now, dive in! If not, make sure to add your email at the very bottom of this page to stay in the loop.
Course content is immediately available to be purchased and viewed at any time to get the information you need right away.
Your will have access to the platform for 6 months and will need to complete a course completion test (passing score 70%) to receive the contact hours. Test needs to be completed within 6 months from enrollment. You will be able to download all the digital resources for future reference to refer back to as needed.
The online pre-recorded presentation along with FAQ's relevant to each module section would take about 4 hours to complete.
You will also have lifetime access to the templates and all resources to reference and use as needed in your practice which would take an additional of 2 hours to review but longer to implement.
This is an online self-paced course with a pre-recorded presentation covering the course content in an audio and video format. It’s also supplemented with a downloadable slide deck for easy reference.
Each module includes FAQ documents that discuss real-life scenarios and other downloadable resources like templates, recommendations for teachers, example evaluation, and screening reports to apply in practice with lifelong access.
If you need accommodations, email me at [email protected] with details and I will provide accommodations per ADA.
YES! This course is approved by AOTA for 0.6 CEUs, that's 6 contact hours.
In order to receive a certificate of completion with appropriate contact hours, you will have to complete a post course quiz and pass with a minimum of 70%.
I am very certain that this course will prepare and increase confidence for school-based OT who put in the effort. This is why it’s backed up with a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee.
I encourage you to reach out to me if you need help determining if this course is right for you.
If after signing up, you are not satisfied with the content, I am happy to refund the amount (minus 10% administrative fee). I encourage feedback with all refunds so that I can continue to improve my course.
It’s all risk-free. No hassles, no hard feelings.
Go ahead! You have nothing to lose.
Feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to answer any additional questions or support any issues that come up.
Ushma Sampat
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