This course is part of Therapies in the School Online Conference 4
SESSION A:
A Collaboration Challenge: Therapists Successfully Supporting Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom
With increased focus on Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning teachers are working to manage various types of learners in their classrooms. The unique expertise OT, PT and SLP practitioners have regarding task analysis, neurologic development, and student ability can provide essential support to classroom teachers. Learn how to effectively communicate instructional strategies, partner to create accommodations, and demonstrate students supports to empower teachers to create classrooms that support all types of learners.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Understanding of educational practice of differentiated instruction.
2. What information can therapists present to team members to support differentiation for all students?
3. What collaboration strategies enhance communication between therapists and teachers?
SESSION B:
The Functional but Struggling Child: Effectively Addressing Mild Motor Impairments in Children with Aspergers Syndrome, DCD, Mild CP, Visual Challenges and Sensory Processing Concerns
We all know students who test well but struggle to manage their day with frustration and extra effort or students who have ongoing mild motor challenges that will follow them during their school career. Learn interventions across grade levels to improve student efficiency, participation, and engagement while balancing the need for the student to remain in the least restrictive environment.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Determine which steps of the referral and evaluation process lead to the collection of information that best determines the need for intervention and specific service delivery determination.
2. Develop an understanding of how to support the student across the entire school day through targeted service delivery.
3.Plan with physical educators to support participation in the inclusion setting for Physical Education
Sara Harvey, MS, PT graduated from Boston University with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. She participated in a DOE Program at the Shriver Center designed to support the work of therapists in school systems. After graduation she worked in Acute Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and helped develop a Lymphedema Care program for a large New England hospital. After moving to the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts Sara explored Sub-Acute Care Administration, Admissions and Marketing, before returning to her passion, School-Based Physical Therapy. In the Northampton School System, Sara works with all school staff and students from Preschool through High School and helps support her students though their transition to adult programs. She has received her Districts' Special Education Parent Advisory Council Annual Award for her contribution to student success in the school system.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 4.5 contact hours (.45 CEUs) Intermediate Level.
Approved for FL Occupational Therapists for 5 continuing education hours - CE Broker # 20-624568.
Approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 5 CE Hours - #CE20-624568.
Approved by the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for ___ CEUs.
Approved by OK State Board of PT course #___ for __ CEUs, Category B.
Approved by the KY Physical Therapy Association for 4.5 contact hours. Approval #CS64-2010-KPTA thru 3/6/21.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 5 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 5.4 contact hours (.54 CEUs).
Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 4.5 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #1910017TX for 4.5 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Participant's License Number _________.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY.
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 .45 CEU’s
Education Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses for 4.5 Contact Hours (.45 CEUs).
NBCOT Professional Development for 5.6 PDUs
Please visit our website www.educationresourcesinc.com for approval in states not listed
