School-Based OT/PT Foundations 101 Course Bundle – Part 1 and Part 2

School-Based OT/PT 101 Foundations: From Caseload Survival to Educationally Relevant Practice

Parts 1 and 2 In a Bundle for your savings

Part 1: Primer for OTPs / PTs Entering School-Based Practice ~ 2 Hours

This introductory course prepares occupational therapy practitioners who are new to school-based practice or transitioning from medical, outpatient, or pediatric clinic settings. Participants will learn the role of OT/PT in schools, the difference between medical and educational models, workload versus caseload thinking, service delivery options, documentation expectations, and how to avoid being reduced to “the handwriting therapist.

Part 2: IEPs, Goal Writing, Collaboration, and School Team Practice ~ 2 Hours

This course takes a deeper dive into the practical skills school-based Practitioners need to function confidently on educational teams. Participants will examine present levels, educational impact, IEP goal writing, service recommendations, data collection, progress monitoring, and collaborative decision-making. Emphasis is placed on writing participation-focused goals, aligning OT/PT services with classroom routines, collaborating with teachers and related service providers, and communicating the value of  OT/PT clearly to administrators and families. Recent research supports stronger Practitioner–teacher collaboration, embedded service models, and collaborative goal development rather than isolated discipline-specific practice.