Course Description
With increasing workloads, occupational therapy practitioners must utilize existing resources in new ways to support all learners. Balancing the expectations of school-based practice, OTPs often miss recent research and practice trends.
Using an OT lens, student support capacity can be enhanced through collaboration and coaching between OTPs and educators through knowledge translation (KT). This presentation will identify ways for OTPs to apply KT strategies within their own schools through the MTSS process.
Learning Objectives
1. Learners will identify how OTPs can support all students as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act
2. Learners will select at least two methods for building capacity through collaboration with educator colleagues within an MTSS structure
3. Learners will describe how to operationalize knowledge translation within school practice to improve outcomes for all students
Contact Hours
This course is 1 hour in length. (0.1 AOTA CEUs)
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Register for this course and future courses inside the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative for as little as $120
Agenda
0-5 minutes
Definition of ESSA, and our outlined role
5-15 minutes
MTSS - what is it and how can OTPs be involved
15-25 minutes
EBP & Knowledge Translation
25-40 minutes
Coaching and Collaboration
40-50 minutes
Supporting Students
50-60 minutes
Questions and Answers
Your Instructor
Dr. Moira P. Bushell OTD, MEd, OTR/L, BCP
Dr. Moira P. Bushell, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, has been a school-based occupational therapist for over 12 years. Her extensive experience in program facilitation and passion for education make her a strong advocate for children. Dr. Bushell has profoundly influenced school-based OT practice and volunteer leadership. She excels in systems change, advocacy, and leadership development, transforming AOTA’s volunteer nomination processes to align with strategic goals and foster inclusive governance.
Dr. Bushell's expertise includes creating inclusive learning environments and supporting students of all abilities. She currently serves in multiple volunteer roles with the Illinois and American Occupational Therapy Associations. Her dedication to meaningful change continues to shape the profession and the communities she serves.
Registration
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Instructional Methods
A combination of speaker presentation with a slide deck and both synchronous & asynchronous Q+A with the presenter.
Target Audience
& Educational Level
This is an introductory level course intended for occupational therapy practitioners working in school systems or with a goal to better understand occupational therapy in school systems.
Course Completion Requirements
To receive a certificate for this course, you must watch the recorded course in its entirety. Then, you will need to take a learning assessment test and earn a score 75% or higher. If you pass, a certificate will be automatically generated and sent to your email.
Special Needs Requests
This course will include closed captioning and a transcript may be available upon request. You may also rewatch the course or sections of the course as needed. Additional accommodations may be requested by reaching out to us via email.
Financial & Non-financial Disclosures
Speaker Disclosure
Dr. Bushell is the owner/operator of Growth Greenhouse. She is also being paid for this presentation.
Sponsor Disclosure
The OTS Collaborative Community is a product of the OT Schoolhouse.
Content Disclosure
This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
Terms and Conditions
Schoolhouse Education, LLC will keep a record of your completed CE courses. When applicable, transcript services may include reporting to professional associations and/or state licensure boards. While Schoolhouse Education, LLC will make all reasonable efforts to offer CE credit for its courses, it is not responsible for state or national, or regulatory current policies or changes in CE requirements that may make courses ineligible for CE credits.
Participant Agreement
By registering for or attending any event or activity associated with the Schoolhouse Education, LLC and OT Schoolhouse, I agree to the following:
Professional Development/Information Disclaimer
The material presented in this course is not intended to represent the only or the best methods appropriate for the occupational therapy and/or medical condition or professional development issues being discussed but rather is intended to present the opinions of the presenters, which may be helpful to other health care professionals at arriving at their own conclusions and consequent application. Attendees participating in this professional development education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the A-Z School-Based OT Course, Schoolhouse Education, LLC, and OT School House and its staff or representatives for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities.
Waiver of Liability Agreement
I release Schoolhouse Education, LLC, OT Schoolhouse, and its staff, presenters, and any other individuals or entities associated with this course from any and all liability connected with my participation, as well as from any liability related to changes to the schedule, events or activities. I acknowledge and agree that I am participating on my own choice and assume all risk in connection thereof and that in the event that a need for emergency medical service arises, I authorize and consent to such services being provided at my own expense.
Cancelation & Refund Policy
In the event that Schoolhouse Education, LLC must cancel the event for any reason, participants will be offered a credit toward the rescheduled event. OT Schoolhouse Collaborative subscribers may cancel their subscription at any time.