In this bundle, you will learn from four experts in our area of school-based practice. Jen, Peggy, and Sue will walk you through our role as therapists in decision-making on various areas of the IEP, creating goals that are easy to monitor, using  supplementary aids and services and conflict resolution for IEP team decision-making.

• • • Webinar 1: The IEP and Me with Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT
    • Webinar 2: 5 Steps of Collaborative Goal Writing with Pam Stephenson Pam Stephenson, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA
    • Webinar 3: Explaining Medical versus School-based Services Under IDEA with Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA
    • Webinar 4: 5 Practical Steps to Conflict Resolution with Sue Cecere, PT, MHS

Interested in this bundle, but you have already watched an included webinar?Email carlo@applyebp.com so we can assist you.

Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT, ABPTS-Certified PCS serves early intervention and preschool children in Columbus, OH. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric PT with over 15 years of experience practicing in public schools (preschool through high school), county board of developmental disability programs for adults, home health care, and early intervention. She enjoys engaging learners of all levels to use evidence and to work collaboratively in teams to serve children and their families. Disclosures: Jen receives speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Pam Stephenson, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA has enjoyed working in various interprofessional teams across pediatric settings, including in schools and in early intervention, as well as in adult settings. Pam is a past Chairperson of the AOTA’s Children and Youth Special Interest Section (CYSIS). She currently teaches at Mary Baldwin University in Fishersville, VA. Disclosures: Pam receives speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA served as Director of Physical Therapy for the NYC Department of Education, where he oversaw a program with over 700 PTs working in more than 1,500 schools. He is project manager of research on normative data for five mobility tests for school-aged children, & co-founder of www.SeekFreaks.com. Disclosures: Carlo receives speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. He is the co-owner of Apply EBP, LLC. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Sue Cecere, PT, MHS is the owner of Sequoia School Based Therapy Solutions, LLC, a consulting company that supports districts, agencies and therapists in the practice of school-based therapy services. Her career spans 25 years in the school based and early intervention practice settings as a service provider and program administrator. She co-authored several APTA fact sheets on school practice issues. Disclosures: Sue receives speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

At the completion of the course, you are expected to:

1. 1. 1. Recognize two opportunities for collaboration in the IEP development process.
      2. Identify examples of related service provider’s contribution to two sections in the IEP to support the team and the education of a student with a disability in school.
      3. Select two examples of how a related service provider can address participation through service delivery as part of a team in an educational setting.
      4. Identify 2 potential benefits of creating collaborative student goals in school-based practice
         
      5. Apply 3 strategies to facilitate the collaborative development of student-centered goals in a given case study of a student with disabilities
         
      6. Determine 2 opportunities for collaborative goals within various contexts of a student’s school function and participation
      7. Identify 3 differences between school-based and medical-based OT, PT and Speech services
      8. Apply 3 strategies for explaining the role of school-based OT, PT, and Speech services in promoting a student’s access and participation in their education in given case scenarios
      9. Determine 3 opportunities for explaining the role of school-based OT, PT and Speech service providers to other IEP team members
      10. Identify 3 steps that can assist you in resolving conflicts during school team meetings
      11. Determine 3 IDEA considerations that can impact a school-based therapist’s contribution to the IEP process.
      12. Select 3 ethical principles which may impact a school-based therapist when making IEP service decisions.

Webinar 1: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Background – The purpose of the IEP
    • The Role of the Team – How the Team creates a collaborative plan
    • The Parts of the IEP – Section details
    • Implementing the Plan – The day to day components

Webinar 2: 1.5 hours of lecture

• • • Legislative & Professional Contexts: Benefits of Writing Collaborative Goals (18 minutes)
    • Preparing the Team (21 minutes)
    • 5 Steps of the Collaborative Goal Writing Process (25 minutes)
    • Opportunities for collaborative goals across school contexts (5 minutes)
    • Case Studies (18 minutes)
    • Navigating Medicaid (4 minutes)

Webinar 3: 1.5 hours lecture

• • • Medical-based versus School-based Services under IDEA: Similarities and Differences (38 minutes)
    • Key Strategies for Explaining Your Role as a School-based Related Service Provider (38 minutes)
    • Opportunities for Explaining Your Role as a School-based Related Service Provider (18 minutes)

Webinar 4: 1.5 hours of lecture and video case study

• • • Conflicts in School-based Practice
    • Resources for Conflict Resolution
    • 5 Steps of Conflict Resolution
    • Conflict Resolution Traps
    • Conflict Resolution: What Is Your Goal?
    • Case Studies

Post-tests: 10-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate for each webinar.

A Total of 6 Hours of CE training

 

For OTs and OTAs

• • • Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. You will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for each webinar completed, for a total of 0.6 CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).

Bundle Price: $195 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch

Payment Options

• • Pay via Credit Card: You are registered instantly!
  • Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com

Cancellation Policy

There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.

Accommodations Request

Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.

Complaints Resolution

We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.

Contact Info:

Carlo Vialu

carlo@applyebp.com

646-269-90391 year

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