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  Wisconsin School-based OT/PT Conference

  This year, NC OT & PT practitioners can register for the Wisconsin School-based OT/PT Conference (there is a cost). “The 2021 WI Statewide School-Based OT PT Conference will be held in a virtual, on-demand format again this year—but with a twist! In addition to the on-demand sessions, we have some fun, engaging programming planned, such … Continued

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  70th DPI Conference on Exceptional Children (and Institutes)

  NC DPI ECD is planning the 70th Conference on Exceptional Children as a face-to-face conference Nov 17th (Institutes)- 18th (Conference, all day) & 19th (Conference half day) in the Koury Center in Greensboro, NC. Please review the attached announcement, confer with your administration and register EARLY as registrations will be limited due to COVID-19 precautions. … Continued

• October is National PT Month

  Here are eight ways APTA suggests we mark the month: https://www.apta.org/article/2020/09/01/eight-ways-participate-nptm Eight Ways to Participate in National Physical Therapy Month This October | APTA Eight Ways to Participate in National Physical Therapy Month This October. This year’s theme is the role of the PT and PTA in improving physical activity. www.apta.org And some resources: Graphics to … Continued

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  On ADA Anniversary, Biden Recommits To Disability Rights

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  Resources from the CDC Encourage Physical Activity to Support Students as they Return

  These CDC resources would be excellent to share with leaders to encourage them to use (free, available) physical activity and physical education as a tool to support students as they return and for the many benefits to learning, mood, coping, health (mental, emotional and physical). School Physical Education and Physical Activities Can Support the Social … Continued

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  Call for Proposals: ReImagine 2021

  Planning is underway for the second annual ReImagine school occupational and physical therapy conference to be held virtually throughout the month of September. Last year, we introduced this exciting collaborative learning event that involved over 5000 participants from all around the globe including the US, Puerto Rico and Canada, Europe (Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Malta … Continued

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  Spring 2021 Statewide Physical Therapy Meeting Recording

  The recordings from the Spring 2021 Statewide Physical Therapy Meeting are now available. The page linked below includes: Agenda Meeting notes Links that were shared during the session 3 separate recordings, 2 from the guest presenter, and 1 from Laurie Ray Once you have viewed all three you can receive a certificate.  Please view the … Continued

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  Social & Emotional Learning Resources

    We know how important and foundational this aspect of learning is for all students. More and more resources are becoming available. I wanted to make certain you all know about them and leverage them to assist your student, the professionals you work with and yourself! And more great Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) resources: … Continued

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  New Resources added to the COVID Tab!

  New Resources added to the COVID Tab! Information for School Nurses and Other Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Working in Schools and Child Care Settings Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention Science Brief- COVID 19 Transmission in K-12 Schools Your Guide to Masks

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  New Resources added to the re-opening tab

  Check the Re-opening tab for new resources!   Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers Family Decision-making Guide for Return to ‘in-person’ School Information for School Nurses and Other Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Working in Schools and Child Care Settings Making Decisions about Children Attending In-person School During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Information … Continued