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Check out the latest video from our Day 1 speaker, Kelsie Olds, OTR. Kelsie discusses the first-hand experiences of supporting students with challenging behavior. This presentation will focus on ditching the dysregulation loop and applying in-the-moment strategies to support both students and teachers in the schools. ⬇️
Therapies in the School 27th Annual Conference 2026
Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2026
9:30 am EST ▪ 8:30 am CST ▪ 7:30 am MST ▪ 6:30 am PST
ERI is proud to host its 27th Annual Therapies in the School Conference. Join us for an engaging and interactive learning experience tailored for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Special Educators working in school-based settings. This virtual event lets you participate from anywhere while connecting with a vibrant community of peers from across the field.
GROUP RATES – Learn As A Team:
– $40 off each person for groups of 3 or more (automatically applied at registration).
– $50 off each person for groups of 10 or more (contact the office for this rate).
– $60 off each person for groups of 15 or more (contact the office for this rate).
Larger groups and districts please reach out to: info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.
NEW! Add Full On-Demand Access for Just $99!
Take advantage of our best offer yet! Pre-purchase all of the recorded on-demand sessions of this conference for the incredible low price of $99 when you register for the two-day conference! Earn additional CEUs for the afternoon sessions you didn’t attend – now you don’t have to pick and choose. That’s up to EIGHT additional sessions of content and contact hours for just $99. Only available for registered participants of the two-day conference through November 4, 2026. Select the “Best Value” option below to add to your cart.
ERI is proud to partner with Rifton for this year’s conference.
Stay connected. Join our Therapies in the School Discussion Group to connect with other school therapists. Network, share ideas, ask questions, share clinical challenges, receive recommendations, discuss newest research or hot topics all within this group.
Thursday
November 5, 2026 – 9:30 am EST
$245
MORNING SESSIONS
More than the Norm: Capturing Strengths, Student Voice, and Real-World Skills
Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP
Adapt, Create, Collaborate: DIY Assistive Technology Solutions for Participation and Engagement
Bethany Sloane, PT, DPT and Mia Hoffman, PhD
AFTERNOON SESSION (Select One)
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE1A Switch It Up: Creating Next-Level Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology Solutions
Bethany Sloane, PT, DPT and Mia Hoffman,PhD
1B From Referral to Recommendations: A Clear Process for Confident Decision-Making
Jennifer Huff, OTR, MOT
1C Physical Activity for Every Student: Strategies to Improve Coordination, Confidence, and Participation
Nia Mensah, PT, DPT
1D Ditch the Dysregulation Loop: How to Help Students & Teachers with Challenging Behavior
Kelsie Olds, OTR/L
1E Stuttering Support: Rethinking the Goal-Writing Process
Natasha Gigliotti, MA, CCC-SLP and Jaime Michise, MS, CCC-SLP
FRIDAY
November 6, 2026 – 9:30 am EST
$245
MORNING SESSIONS
The New Age of AI: Implications in School-based Practice
Kayla Hudak, PT, DPT and Sandra Riberio, PT, DPT
Pathological Demand Avoidance: Clinical Reality, Controversy, and Evidence-Based Support Across Settings
Cynthia Martin, PsyD
AFTERNOON SESSION (Select One)
2A Effective Handwriting Support for Today’s School OT
Amy Baez, MOT, OTR/L
2B The Pain is Real: How to Better Understand and Meet the Needs of Students with Chronic, Persistent Pain
Britta Gurgel, PT, DPT, PCS
2C From Classroom to Community: Multidisciplinary Services for Real-World Outcomes After Graduation
Tess Eppley, MA, CCC-SLP and Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L
2D High Intensity Exercise for Regulation and Participation
Amy Wheadon, OTD, OTR
2E Beyond Hearing: How Listening Drives Student Success
Gail Whitelaw, PhD
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
November 5 and 6, 2026 – 9:30 am EST
$479
MORNING SESSIONS
2 Morning Sessions Each Day
See Thursday and Friday details for morning session information.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
(Select One Each Day)
SELECT 1 Afternoon Session From Each Day
See Thursday and Friday details for afternoon session information.
GROUP RATES:
See above for details.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY PLUS FULL On-Demand ACCESS
$479 + $99
Pre-purchase this on-demand package ahead of the conference for only $99 – that’s a $600 savings!
This offer is only available for registered conference attendees for a limited time through November 4, 2026.
On-demand recordings will be available to participants starting February 1, 2027.
Obtain access and earn additional CEUs for up to one full year. Stop, pause and rewind as many times as you’d like!
All live sessions are included in this pre-purchase bundle.
GROUP RATES:
See above for details.
2026 Therapies in the School Conference
This year, we’re diving deep into the most pressing topics in school-based therapy—designed to empower you with practical tools, evidence-based strategies and renewed inspiration. Join our expert and esteemed speakers for the Therapies in the School 27th Annual Conference on November 5 and 6, 2026.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the topics you can expect as you learn alongside 400+ school-based therapists:
- AI in the Schools: Use AI as a thinking partner to streamline your workflows motivate students.
- Pathological Demand Avoidance: Reduce escalation, increase engagement and support regulation.
- Educational Impact: How to make good (and defensible) decisions about services.
- Adaptive Equipment: Level up with real-life examples of 3D printing, robotics, engineering and design thinking to solve participation problems for your students.
- Behavior Challenges: How to help kids both proactively and in hard moments.
- Stuttering: Working together with students on their fluency goals.
- Assess for Success: Adjust your practice to capture strengths, communication styles and meaningful abilities of neurodivergent students.
- After Graduation: Implementing transition services for work, college and adulthood.
- Sensory Regulation: A practical framework to guide fun & effective exercise interventions.
- Gross Motor: Improve the increasingly complex skills kids need for the physical activities at school.
- Chronic Pain: Learn how to best support students with chronic, persistent pain.
Each year, our virtual conference brings together hundreds of school-based therapists from across the country for an inspiring and enriching experience. Use this conference as an opportunity to connect, grow and learn with your peers!
Choose the track that best meets your needs. Register now to take advantage of our early bird rate before prices increase. If you have questions, please reach out to our team at info@educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530.
We can’t wait to learn with you!
2026 CEU Information
Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) for 2 days or 6 contact hours (0.6 CEUs) for 1 day. Intermediate level.
To receive a certificate of completion all registered attendees are required to attend and participate fully in all applicable course activities (i.e., labs, discussions, group work, polls, post-tests with passing grade of 80% or greater etc.) and complete the evaluation form.
Approved Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 14 CE Hours for 2 days or 7 CE Hours for 1 day.
NBCOT Professional Development for 12 PDUs for 2 days or 6 PDUs for 1 day.
ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the CEU Participant Form from the ASHA. Approved CE Provider for up to 1.2 CEU’s for 2 days or 0.6 for 1 day. SLPs that require ASHA must submit your ASHA participant form to ERI.
Approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Approved by the MN Board of Physical Therapy.
Approved by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 14 contact hours for 2 days or 7 contact hours for 1 day.
Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 14.4 contact hours (1.44 CEUs) for 2 days or 7.2 contact hours (0.72 CEUs) for 1 day.
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, NM, OK, TX and the assignment does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures for these.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA.
Up to 12 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
Education Resources Inc., 266 Main Street, Suite 12, Medfield, MA 02052 508-359-6533
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 17216. This Distance Learning-Interactive Course is offered at 12 hours 1.2 CEUs for 2 days or 6 hours 0.6 CEUs for 1 day. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge & Professional Issues). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures.
Education Resources, Inc.
Intermediate Level
1.2 ASHA CEUs
2026 Conference Agenda
Download the brochure to review the full conference agenda, speakers and timing and other important information.
DOWNLOAD BROCHUREA Special Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring at this virtual event? Our 2026 sponsorship form outlines all available sponsorship opportunities. Click the button below for more details. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Reach out to us and we can work with you to customize a package.
Sponsorship FormGold Sponsors
ERI is proud to partner with Rifton for this year’s conference. By manufacturing the highest-quality adaptive equipment, Rifton strives to support independence, dignity, and full participation in education, family, and society.
Thank you to Stellar Therapy Services for serving as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s conference.
Donation Sponsors
Contact Kristin Reitz at kreitz@educationresourcesinc.com to receive more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Year after year, key decision makers in the field attend Therapies in the School to network and learn of new innovations and opportunities to improve learning outcomes for their students. This annual event of 400+ therapists is an excellent opportunity to increase your brand awareness and engage our community of school-based therapists including PTs, OTs, SLPs and special educators.
2026 Conference Venue
LIVE WEBINAR
2026 Conference Add-Ons
Stay tuned for more information.