This self-paced course provides an overview of school practice from an interprofessional perspective. This content can be helpful to orient practitioners to school practice. Current related service providers, new graduates, contracted providers, experienced therapists transitioning to work in public schools for the first time, and students considering employment in school-based practice (e.g., Psychologists, OTs/OTAs, PTs/PTAs, … Read more

As we begin the 2022-23 school year, now is a great time to remind students of the best school bus safety practices!  Watch and share this School Bus Safety Video  from the NC Department of Transportation to help keep our students safe around and on school buses all year long.

We are pleased to share a new resource: Leveraging Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy within MTSS for Student and Staff Success, located in the NC MTSS Implementation Guide 2.0 LiveBinder. We hope these resources will encourage occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) practitioners to expand their involvement in MTSS and demonstrate their unique value … Read more

APTA Academy of Pediatric PT, School SIG has developed and posted a new FactSheet- School Transportation for Children with Special Needs: An Overview and Resources for School-Based Therapists.  Click the link or check out the Fact Sheet page on the Academy website. This is a great document full of helpful and ready to go tools … Read more

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).

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

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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

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 … Read more