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The following guidance documents are provided for occupational therapy practitioners, EC & school administrators, and families of students with disabilities.

Occupational Therapy Guidelines

Best practice in occupational therapy as a related service in schools should be :

  • Student-centered and occupation-based
  • Integrated into the natural environment of the school such as classroom, cafeteria, playground, media center
  • A collaborative partnership with teachers and other educational personnel
  • Focused on functional/educational outcomes; related to NC DPI Standard Course of Study
  • Evidence based

To this end, the following guidance documents are provided for occupational therapy practitioners, EC & school administrators, and families of students with disabilities. These documents are not NC DPI policy and do not necessarily reflect the views of NC DPI or UNC-Chapel Hill. Theses resources are provided to help clarify the role and scope of occupational therapy in schools and meant to serve as tools for OT programs and services.

Updated information coming soon