Topics Related to Exceptional Children

March 19, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing High Leverage Practices for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Intensify and Intervene HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy.
February 12, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing High Leverage Practices for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Instruction in Behavior and Academics HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy.
January 8, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing HLPs for the OTP Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Data-Driven Planning HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy. Effective occupational therapy evaluation practices will be discussed including educationally relevant, top down, student-centered, strengths-based, and comprehensive approaches (Frolek Clark & Rioux, 2019).
December 4, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing High Leverage Practices for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Collaboration HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy and physical therapy. Strategies for collaborating with professionals and families will be discussed, including therapeutic use of self.
September 18, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
This virtual session is intended for occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) new to NC school-based OT (less than ~3 years) including new graduates and OTPs transitioning from other settings or states. An overview will be provided of important resources and information pertaining to school-based OT in NC public schools. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in Q&A.
March 2, 2026, 12pm - 4pm
Beyond the Basics: Using TPBA2 for Assessment of Young Children with Extensive Support Needs is designed for experienced TPBA2 team members, including school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, play facilitators, and parent facilitators.
November 13, 2025, 12pm - 4pm
Beyond the Basics: Using TPBA2 for Assessment of Young Children with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder is designed for experienced TPBA2 team members, including school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, play facilitators, and parent facilitators.