From theoretical to practical: Meaningful participation in the classroom through empowering collaboration with school teams (November 28, 2023)

Presented by: Nicola Schaan and Jen Taubensee

In a school setting, occupational therapists have limited time, resources, and funding. A growing body of research is encouraging occupational therapists to provide school-wide and class-wide supports (Campbell et al., 2012; Every Student Succeeds Act, 2015; RTI Action Network, 2010). Relevant and meaningful occupational therapy interventions that support teachers to meet their mandate is consistent with best practice when partnering with community groups, like for example a school team (Gruhl & Lauckner, 2022). This webinar will help occupational therapists bridge the gap from theoretical ideals to practical ways they can embody those ideals in the school setting. Participants will come away with practical examples of how to implement best practice therapy in school settings and be able to provide higher quality services in schools that serve more students.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Implement best practice therapy in school settings and provide higher quality services in schools that serve more students.
2. Increase the participation of school teams in occupational therapy interventions and recommendations by offering more value and making the teacher’s day-to-day occupations easier.

Level  Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific area of practice)

Area of practice Advocacy, Autism, Developmental Disability, Leadership & Change Agency, Mental Health,  Pediatrics, Sensory Integration & Processing

Client age group Children (5-12 years old), Adolescents (13-19 years old)