OVERVIEW

#7377 School-Based OT/PT 101 Foundations: From Caseload Survival to Educationally Relevant Practice is organized by MotivationsCEU and will be held on Mar 03, 2027.

Course Time:
8:00 AM - 12:15 PM EST

Description:
Part 1: Primer for OTPs / PTs Entering School-Based Practice

This introductory course prepares occupational therapy practitioners who are new to school-based practice or transitioning from medical, outpatient, or pediatric clinic settings. Participants will learn the role of OT/PT in schools, the difference between medical and educational models, workload versus caseload thinking, service delivery options, documentation expectations, and how to avoid being reduced to “the handwriting therapist.” Current evidence supports expanding school-based OT/PT toward participation, inclusion, transition support, MTSS, and embedded collaborative models. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, videos, question/answers.

Part 2: IEPs, Goal Writing, Collaboration, and School Team Practice

This course takes a deeper dive into the practical skills school-based Practitioners need to function confidently on educational teams. Participants will examine present levels, educational impact, IEP goal writing, service recommendations, data collection, progress monitoring, and collaborative decision-making. Emphasis is placed on writing participation-focused goals, aligning OT/PT services with classroom routines, collaborating with teachers and related service providers, and communicating the value of OT/PT clearly to administrators and families. Recent research supports stronger Practitioner–teacher collaboration, embedded service models, and collaborative goal development rather than isolated discipline-specific practice. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, videos, question/answers

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Describe the role of a school-based OT/ PT and the importance of transitioning from medical and clinic-based models.
Explain school-based OT/PT service delivery models, including direct, consultative, push-in, pull-out, and MTSS approaches.
List 3 evidence-based strategies to set-up and provide school-based services.
Describe how OT/PT present levels and IEP goals connect student performance to participation, access, and develop measurable participation-focused IEP goals
Explain the purpose of data collection and progress monitoring in school-based practice and recognize methods used to support educational decision-making.
List members of the educational team and identify collaboration strategies that support student participation and educational success in the school environment.

KEY DATES

24 Sep, 2026

Registrations Open

03 Mar, 2027

Event Start Date

03 Mar, 2027

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Format: This is a 5-hour course equivalent to 5 CEU's or 0.5 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study. For Live courses, the content is presented via an internet website displaying real time power points. Learners will receive a course instruction link. Instructors lecture through livestreaming internet on your computer. Questions may be asked during the webinar using the chat feature or the "raise hand" feature for live discussion. For Recorded courses, learners will not be able to participate in real time with questions.

PT CEU's: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification a state. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# PENDING. This Distance Learning-Interactive or Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.5 CEUs, Introductory Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

5 Hours

0.5 CEUs

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist Assistants

SPECIALITIES

PediatricsPhysical TherapyOccupational Therapy

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Webinar or Self-Study Cancellation Policy: MotivationsCEU reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.