From Isolation to Integration: Effective OT in the Natural School Environment
Confidently integrate school-based occupational therapy services into the classroom and collaborate effectively with staff, empowering you as a valued professional as you maximize student outcomes.
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TOTA Approved Course
This course has been approved by the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) for 6.75 contact hours. Approval is valid May 27, 2025 - May 27, 2026. Course #541-03.
Struggling to move beyond pull-out sessions?
Tired of feeling out of place in the classroom?
Frustrated that your role feels disconnected from the rest of the school team?
You've heard about push-in services. Maybe you've read about it or listened to speakers talk about push-in and integrated services being best practice.
You may have even tried to implement it yourself, only to find yourself in a classroom feeling uncomfortable, frustrated, and questioning if you're making any real impact.
When faced with packed schedules, multiple campuses, and staff who may not fully understand your role, the process feels overwhelming.
How do you find the time?
How do you get teachers on board?
How do you bring your services into a classroom without feeling like an outsider?
It's time to remove the uncertainty.
It's time to gain the strategies, tools, and confidence to take realistic steps toward meaningful integration to deliver the most impact as a school-based OT practitioner.
What You'll Learn:
- Key Differences Between the Educational & Medical Models Influencing OT's Role in Schools
- How to Collaborate & Communicate Effectively with Your School Team
- Practical Strategies for Embedding OT in the Classroom & School Routines
- Overcoming Barriers Like Time, Caseload, and Resistance to Change
- Building a Sustainable Plan for Long-Term Success
COURSE OVERVIEW
Module 1: Understanding the Educational Model & Your Role in Schools
Module 2: Integrating Therapy in Natural School Environments
Module 3: Effective Collaboration & Communication with School Teams
Module 4: Strategies for Providing Meaningful, Functional Support
Module 5: Overcoming Barriers & Sustaining Best Practice
Module 6: Start to Finish, Walking through an Integrated Approach
What people are saying about From Isolation to Integration: Effective OT in the Natural School Environment...
"I enjoyed the practical solutions and breakdowns of how integrated services can look." - Hanna
"My district is already 'pushing in' services but there were so many little reminders and nuggets I can put in my pocket for when needed… I told my OTR this could be one of the best, most practical courses I’ve taken." - Nicole
"Thank you! I have always wanted to transition to more push in services and now I feel I have an idea of how to do it!" - Dayna
"Great course that is relevant and focused on best practice not what we have just always done." - Wendi
"I like this format...gives me opportunities to complete the course with my schedule/flexibility." - Kim
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ENROLL NOWI'm Jennifer Huff.
I know the challenges of school-based OT firsthand.
Balancing a large caseload, scheduling struggles, and the pressure to “fix” everything can leave you feeling stuck—especially when pushing into the classroom.
The truth? Push-in services don’t have to feel overwhelming or ineffective.
Coming from a clinic setting, I initially struggled with navigating an educational vs a medical model. Once I embraced an integrated approach, not only did I experience freedom from burnout but also a notable shift in my impact (for the better!). Now, I can't imagine doing school-based OT any other way.
This course is designed to help you confidently step into the classroom, overcome common barriers, and make push-in services work—for you, your students, and your school team.
Together, let's turn push-in from intimidating to indispensable!
