Calling All School-Based Therapists: Scholarship Opportunity Below!

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Do you know of someone who deserves recognition? A rising star new to the schools or a seasoned standout in school-based therapy? We want to hear about their hard work and innovative ideas! We will be honoring two therapists and awarding both with a scholarship of free tuition to this years’ 26th Annual Therapies in the School Conference.

🌟 Empowering New School-Based Therapists: Nominate A Rising Star

Are you, or someone you know, a therapist just beginning their journey in the school setting? As in past years, we’re excited to offer a scholarship of free tuition designed to support a therapist who is new to school-based practice and shows promise in making a meaningful impact. This award aims to help a new therapist grow into a leader who will help to shape the future of school-based therapy.

This nominee should have a strong potential to meet student needs and collaboratively engage with colleagues, parents, and other providers. Whether you’re nominating yourself or a colleague (or both!), we want to hear about individuals who embody the heart of this work.

📝 Nomination Criteria:

  • The nominee must be an occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, or OT/PT/SLP assistant.
  • The nominee must currently practice therapy in the school setting.
  • The nominee must demonstrate the core values of collaboration, integrity, and a passion for improving the lives of children.

📅 Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 19, 2025

📚 Honoring Excellence in School-Based Therapy: Nominate A Master Clinician

Every school has that one therapist – the quiet force who leads with heart, lifts others through mentorship and transforms student lives through skillful, compassionate care. As in past years, we’re thrilled to be able to shine a spotlight on this unsung hero and recognize their impressive achievements with a scholarship of free tuition. 

The award celebrates a standout therapist who exemplifies leadership, innovation and collaboration in the school setting. Whether they’re pioneering new approaches, mentoring peers, or meeting students needs in evidence-based, creative and collaborative ways, this award honors those who go above and beyond to make a difference and improve the outcomes of their students. 

Whether you’re nominating yourself or a colleague (or both!), we want to hear about individuals who inspire us and remind us why we do this work. 

📝 Nomination Criteria:
  • The nominee must be an occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, or OT/PT/SLP assistant.
  • The nominee must currently practice therapy in the school setting.
  • The nominee must demonstrate the core values of collaboration, leadership, integrity and a passion for improving the lives of children.

📅 Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 19, 2025

The award recipients will be notified in October and honored at the Annual Therapies in the School Conference  – November 20 and 21, 2025. Thank you for taking the time to nominate and recognize those who uplift and inspire us. We can’t wait to read all about them! 

Reignite Your Practice with In-Person CEU Training for OTs, PTs and SLPs

Why You Should Attend Our In-Person Trainings

While live webinars and on-demand courses offer flexibility and convenience, there’s something uniquely powerful about learning in-person, especially when it comes to mastering hands-on clinical skills. That’s why we’re proud to offer in-person CE trainings that go beyond the screen to deliver an immersive, practice-driven experience.

These courses combine video instruction, interactive labs, and real-time expert feedback, giving you the tools to build confidence and competence in your clinical practice. Led by our renowned faculty, these classes are designed to help you think critically, refine your techniques and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

What You’ll Experience:

  • 👐 Hands-On Practice: Learn and apply mobilization and manipulation techniques, including how to effectively use clinical equipment (if applicable)
  • 👀 Real-Time Feedback: Get immediate corrections on posture, hand placement and pressure from experienced instructors.
  • 🔁 Movement Replication: Observe and mirror nuanced techniques demonstrated live
  • 💬 Collaborative Learning: Engage in dynamic discussions and problem-solving with fellow therapists.
  • 🌍 Real-World Scenarios: Participate in live labs that simulate clinical challenges, helping you prepare for complex cases with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or expand your clinical toolkit, our in-person continuing education courses for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists offer a rich, supportive environment to grow as a provider. 

2025 In-Person CEU Dates:

💸 Don’t forget, we offer group learning, loyalty discounts and savings that apply to our in-person courses. Check out our rewards program to see if you qualify. Interested in learning as a group? Contact our office for more details and group discount rates: 800-487-6530 or email info@educationresourcesinc.com.

Bundle + Save With These Torticollis Courses!

baby with torticollisERI is thrilled to announce that two revamped torticollis courses designed to elevate your clinical experience are now available! Take them individually or bundle both for extra savings and even more value. Join Anjali Gupta, PT, a leading expert in torticollis care and mentee of Cindy Miles, for a deep dive into practical strategies, updated guidelines and hands-on tools you can use right away. Explore these essential courses below and enhance your torticollis treatment skills. 

💥 Bundle & Save!
Take these courses individually or add both to your cart and receive 10% off at checkout! Learn more and register here 🔗 Whether you’re new to treating torticollis or looking to refine your approach, these courses are designed to support your growth and success.

What Can I Expect?

Begin with: Torticollis: The Basics-What Every Therapist Needs to Know
💻 On-demand version (recorded by Anjali Gupta from April 2025)
💲 Price: $199
🎓 5.5 Contact hours

✅ This on-demand provides foundational information on the etiology, evaluation and treatment of infants with torticollis. This would be considered a refresher course for anyone already familiar with treating torticollis, or ideal for those new to treatment. You can expect to learn how to: 

  • Identify the types of torticollis and the factors contributing to it in infants
  • Analyze red flags for differential diagnosis and understand long-term implications of untreated/undiagnosed torticollis
  • Identify best practice to maximize torticollis outcomes

Continue learning with: Torticollis: Comprehensive Strategies for Assessment and Interventions
📅 Live webinar: September 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2025
💲 Price: $389 (use coupon EARLYBIRD20 to receive $20 off the price by August 5, 2025. (*Cannot be combined with bundling offer).
🎓 15 Contact hours

✅ *Note: If you have taken Cindy Miles past course “Torticollis: Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Children: Impact on the Movement System of Infants and Beyond”, this updated course will still be of interest to you because between 50-70% of the information presented will be NEW. These added topics include:

  • New information regarding assessment strategies and tethered oral tissue (TOTS)
  • New information to the relation of feet to torticollis
  • New intervention strategies and hands-on labs and videos related to: manual stretching, alignment, scar tissues, fascial correction, ROM, strengthening, vision and vestibular interventions

From Basics to Proficiency – Build Your Confidence

Created for occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists, these courses provide a valuable opportunity to build a strong foundation and progress through the full spectrum of care for children with torticollis. Register today!

Questions? Contact our office info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530. 

$100 Off Early Bird Pricing for ERI’s Therapies in the School Conference!

📅 Join Us for this Virtual School-based Conference: November 20 and 21, 2025

therapies in the school conference school-based therapistsAt ERI, we’re committed to helping school-based therapists like you feel inspired, empowered, and equipped with tools you can use right away to improve learning outcomes for your students. That’s why every year, our virtual Therapies in the School Conference brings together the most passionate and knowledgeable speakers in the field, providing two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration with hundreds of your fellow therapists. Continuing education designed for school-based physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and special educators…there’s something for everyone!

Whether you’re new to school-based practice or a seasoned professional, this CEU conference is packed with valuable insights and practical strategies you can implement throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Earn up to 12 contact hours for the full two days. 

💸 Register Early and SAVE $100!

Not only do early birds get the worm, but they get the best pricing too! Receive the early bird discount of $100 off the full two-day registration when you sign up by August 30, 2025. Use coupon code THERAPIES2025 at checkout to unlock this savings. 

Register 15+ participants together and receive a FREE on-demand course (up to 3 contact hours) for each of your registrants (they will have the opportunity to choose their course from a select list).

💡 Why You Should Attend:

Learn as a group during interactive and energetic morning sessions.
Choose your afternoon adventure – select from a line-up of 5 topics each afternoon.

✅ Virtual face-to-face interactions with expert speakers
✅ Explore the core issues impacting your day-to-day school practice:

  • Unravelling sensorimotor and behavior needs from multiple perspectives
  • Students with complex communication needs
  • Interventions for students who “hate” writing
  • Motor needs, educational relevance and evidence based practice all at once
  • Vision differences in ADHD
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
  • The role of orthotics in schools
  • Building more collaborative teams for medically complex students

🗣️ Who Is Presenting?

Learn from our seasoned presenters who bring real-time experience to each session and truly understand the demands of your day-to-day.

✅ Faculty include – Susan Cecere, Athena Oden, Amy Lewis, Kelsie Olds and more! View the conference page to see our full line-up of speakers.

🧠 What You’ll Gain:

Get ready for two unforgettable days of learning where big ideas will be shared, practical strategies will be applied and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and presenters who truly understand the work you do. Come away reinvigorated, empowered and full of fresh inspiration for a successful school year and school career. You can review the full agenda with descriptions, speaker line-up and objectives here.

📩 Questions? Reach out to info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530. We hope you’ll join us for this transformative conference, we can’t wait to learn with you!

Two New On-Demand Sessions from Birth to Three Conference

We’re pleased to release two new individual online CEU courses for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists. These two on-demand sessions, recorded from the Birth to Three Conference on March 20, 2025, can be purchased as individual courses at a price of $99 each. Therapists can earn 3 contact hours by completing each of these on-demand sessions. 

So, What Are The New Online Courses?

Brachial Plexus Birth: Early Care Imperatives – $99

brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI)Join James Nortchutt, OTR, MOT, CHT as he provides essential training on brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI), covering timely care, advanced evaluation techniques, preventative therapy, orthosis fabrication without a splint pan, surgical options, and post-operative care. Therapists will also learn strategies to empower caregivers in supporting the child’s recovery and long-term management at home.

Motor Learning and Plasticity for the Infant: Encouraging Respiration and Movement for Function – $99

neuroplasticity and motor learningLeslie Paparsenos, PT, C/NDT and Bethanne Mazurczak, CCC-SLP, C/NDT provide valuable insights into the latest evidence on neuroplasticity, motor learning, and the NDT Practice Model that will aid clinicians in organizing, prioritizing, and focusing treatment sessions to ensure functional changes. Learn specific handling strategies that emphasize efficient respiration coordinated with movement & how to provide effective feedback and incorporate varied practice into sessions to enhance functional outcomes.

Participants have one year from date of purchase to complete the course. OTs, PTs and SLPs get to enjoy the convenience of on-demand learning this summer and complete their CEUs wherever they are. Get ahead before the fall rush sets in – your future self will thank you!

Questions? Contact our office at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.