February 19, 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whether you are just getting started or you are a veteran FW educator, you are welcome to join this virtual community of practice. We discuss various topics related to FW education/ capstone mentorship to learn and grow together.
October 16, 2024, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whether you are just getting started or you are a veteran fieldwork (FW) educator, you are welcome to join this virtual community of practice (CoP). We discuss various topics related to FW education/capstone mentorship to learn and grow together.
September 12, 2024, 2pm - 3:30pm
This virtual session is intended for 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. Participants are encouraged to complete the Overview of School-based Practice for Related Service Providers (.5 CEUS/5 contact hours) course in NCEES prior to attending this session.
August 30, 2024, 12pm - 1:30pm
The purpose of this virtual event sponsored by NCDPI and NCOTA is to enhance OT practitioner (OTP) understanding of the differences and similarities between school-based and private practice OT, including scope of practice. Participants will discuss strategies to build relationships and empower collaboration between practice settings for information and engage in Q&A with participants for the first hour of the session. An optional 30-minute networking session with regional breakout rooms will follow to build relationships and further empower collaboration.
September 17, 2024, 2pm - 3pm
In 2024 the Office of Exceptional Children moved the data collection process for the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and The DeafBlind Census through ECATS. This session will reflect on the process, information learned, impact for students and updates to enhance data collection.
December 12, 2024, 12pm - 1pm
AT in the IEP: IEPs can be tricky, but don't sweat it! We'll break down how to include AT in these plans so everyone's on the same page with clear goals, and no confusion.
November 19, 2024, 12pm - 1pm
Assessment of AT Needs: Time to put on your detective hats! We'll explore how to assess what AT tools work best for each student.
October 16, 2024, 12pm - 1pm
This even will need to be rescheduled due to technical difficulties as a result of Hurricane Helene - Consideration of AT Needs: Let's talk about figuring out if students need AT to succeed in school. We'll look at how to weave AT into the IEP process.
October 8, 2024, 12pm - 1pm
This session will provide school based staff with a brief overview of the Quality Indicators for AT and the self evaluation metrics that go along with those Quality Indicators.
September 17, 2024, 12pm - 1pm
This session will provide school based staff with a brief introduction to AT. It will go over laws that impact AT, what moves a device from UDL to AT as well as providing some examples of different types of AT.