Medicaid in Education On-Demand Course Now Available!

These on-demand modules provide background on why public schools recover costs for health services from Medicaid, the three programs available for Public School Unit (PSU) participation, how each program works, helpful practices and considerations for all who participate (and much more…). This course includes 4 modules; and will provide .3 CEUs (3 hours).

Practice Pals Meeting Today!

View the event As the school year winds down, we thought it would be good to think about OT and PT programs in each of our Public School Units (PSU= LEAs, districts, charters, state operated programs). What is the best part of your PSU’s OT or PT program? If you could change anything about your … Continued

APTA, AOTA, ASHA: Joint Statement on Interprofessional, Collaborative Goals in School-based Practice

View the statement: Joint Statement (APTA, AOTA, ASHA) on Interprofessional, Collaborative Goals in SBP

NC Healthful Living Standards 101

February 22, 2022 | 3:30 pm – 4-30 pm Effective curriculum and instruction are built on a solid foundation using standards. In this webinar, participants will learn the basics of the Healthful Living Standards, their organization and methods by which to implement them. Participants will be able to analyze their current instruction as to whether or … Continued

New book added to the School-based PT Lending Library

A new book has been added to the Children’s Books section of the School-Based PT Lending Library:  Let’s Explore with Cor Cor, by Cory Lee and Sandy Gilbreath Check out this and many other titles from the School-Based PT Lending Library – free resource for staff and educators in NC Public Schools and UNC faculty/staff … Continued

PT Consultant email address- laurie.ray@dpi.nc.gov

Please make certain you have updated your address book! PT Consultant email address- laurie.ray@dpi.nc.gov

10 reminders and great resources

I just learned of some great resources and reminders that I wanted you to be aware of… NC DPI EC Division resources: EC Division Professional Learning & Resources  (MUST be submitted by LEA/PSU/Charter EC Director or Coordinator) EC Division Professional Learning & Support Request Form NC DPI EC Division Summary of Resources NC School Nurse- https://publichealth.nc.gov/wch/doc/aboutus/maps/SHNC-Map.pdf Social Emotional … Continued

NC School Nurse Consultants Map