Course Overview:

The Michigan Alliance of School Physical & Occupational Therapists invite school based therapists, early child-hood intervention specialists, educators, and other professionals to our 1 day Fall Conference. This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your educational team or colleagues to learn how best to use a collaborative approach. A collaborative approach to providing related services is focused on assisting students with disabilities to achieve their IEP goals and participate in the general education curriculum with their peers in all school spaces and places the classroom, cafeteria, gymnasium, hallways, library and music room.

MASPOT Fall Conference - October 22, 2010

Kensington Court Ann Arbor Hotel
610 Hilton Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Registration begins 8:30am.  Conference times: 9:00am-4:30pm.

It is widely accepted that collaboration between physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, teachers and parents is a valuable part of school-based therapy for students with disabilities.   Yet, direct service to students in 1:1 sessions in therapy rooms is still considered the “gold standard” by many families, teachers and even therapists.  Rather than choose between direct or consultative service for each student for an entire school year, education teams must collaborate and learn to blend hands-on services with team and system supports.  A collaborative approach to providing related services is focused on assisting students with disabilities to achieve their IEP goals and participate in the general education curriculum with their peers in all school spaces and places such as the classroom, cafeteria, gymnasium, hallways, library and music room.  

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Collaborating for student success in school will enable participants to

• Describe how hands-on services and team/system supports are key components of effective collaboration between students, families, therapists and education personnel.

•   Analyze the variables that support students in multiple school contexts within the general education curriculum

•   Understand and form team partnerships and resolve challenges to collaboration in an education setting.

•   Identify strategies for school teams to initiate and sustaining win–win partnerships to enhance the education of all students

Topics will be presented via a power point format with analysis of video cases and small group discussion.  Handouts include forms and checklists to facilitate an interactive team process among education personnel, therapists, families and students.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Kensington Court Ann Arbor Hotel
610 Hilton Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 761-7800

Double Room Rate:  $89.00 

Mention MASPOT Conference for these special rates.  These rates are guaranteed until September 23.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

* One year membership to MASPOT
* Course Material
* Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, and Refreshments
* Certificates of Attendance with CEU approvals

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration includes all of the items listed above.  One year MASPOT membership is $25.00 and is included in this fee.

$190.00 Early Bird Rate until October 8th.

MASPOT Membership- Michigan Alliance of School Physical and Occupational Therapists- www.maspot.org

MASPOT membership runs a school calender year

Benefits of MASPOT membership include:
Lending Library
Continued Education
Yearly directory of MASPOT members
Legislative action
Leadership opportunities
Job postings

PRESENTER

Barbara Hanft MA, OTR, FAOTA, has over 35 years experience as a clinician, lecturer and lobbyist.  An occupational therapist with a graduate degree in counseling psychology, she has managed a rural early intervention program, directed therapeutic services in an urban special education setting, and developed a private practice as a developmental consultant.   Ms. Hanft has designed a broad range of professional development programs including a nationally recognized model inservice project to promote family-centered care disseminated by teams of parents and therapists on behalf of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).  Recognized as an AOTA Fellow in 1989 for her leadership and advocacy in pediatrics, she has consulted with hundreds of family members and early childhood practitioners from many disciplines across the country.  Working in the AOTA national office, Ms. Hanft lobbied Congress in 1986 to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and create state-wide early intervention programs.  In 1995, she was awarded a Presidential Citation by the AOTA for developing Promoting Partnerships, a leadership project focused on bringing education and early intervention administrators together with occupational therapy practitioners and educators to enhance services and supports to children and their families.

Currently, Ms. Hanft teaches, writes and consults nationwide with schools, early intervention programs and related community agencies about family-centered care in natural environments, child development, and special education and related services in the public schools.  With over 25 publications in school-based practice, early childhood and team collaboration, Ms. Hanft was awarded the Jeannette Bair Writer’s Award by the AOTA for co-authoring “School-based practice: Moving beyond 1:1 service delivery”, the most influential article published in OT Practice in 2002.  She has also co-authored three best selling books with education and therapy colleagues: The consulting therapist: A guide for occupational and physical therapists in schools, Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood and Collaborating for student success.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Early Intervention Specialists, Educators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Classroom Support Staff, and School Administrators.

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Certificates of Attendance will be issued to all participants at the completion of each day of the conference. Participants are required to attend the entire program and complete a seminar evaluation. Amended certificates with the correct time attended will be issued if you are unable to attend the entire program.Call OPL directly for further questions.

Occupational Therapists: OPL is approved by the AOTA to provide continuing education.  AOTA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Educators:  SB-CEU approval pending.

Speech Language Pathologists: Direct Learning CEU's are available.   A Direct Learning Verification Form from ASHA will be provided to you at the conclusion of the conference along with the Certificate of Completion.  OPL is in the process of applying for ASHA approval status, but this form will provide the documentation needed for ASHA.

Other Professions: Each day of this conference meets the requirements of continuing education. An OPL representative will be available to provide further information. Maintain your certificate of attendance for your records.

Visit MASPOT website for more information:

Michigan Alliance of School Physical & Occupational Therapists