The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

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Landing and Starting Your First School-Based OT Job with Jhennylyn Rivera, MOT, OTR/L Jun 06, 2022

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Are you a new grad OT practitioner ready to find your first school-based OT job? If so, hit play now!
In this episode, I am interviewing Jhenny Rivera about her recent experiences of searching for, finding, interviewing, and starting in a school-based OT position as a new grad OT.
Jhenny graduated from OT school in the summer of 2021, passed the OT boards in the fall, and landed her first school-based OT job in January of 2022. That is why I have asked her to come on the OT Schoolhouse Podcast to share how she achieved her goal and what she learned in the process. We talk not only about the hiring process but also about what the first few months were like as a new grad school-based OT.
I hope you enjoy this episode.

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School-Based OT Within the OT Practice Framework May 23, 2022

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In OT school, most students are tasked with doing a deep dive into the OT Practice Framework, better known as the OTPF. But have you taken a second to reflect on the OTPF since you landed your school-based OT job?

It is important to periodically go back and review your practice as it relates to the OTPF, especially when it is updated (like it was in 2020).

In today's episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, we are taking a look at the OTPF and how school-based OT fits within the OT Framework with two of AOTA's Commission on Practice members who helped to write the most recent iteration of the OT Practice Framework.

Joining us today, we have Susan M. Cahill Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, and Julie Miller MOT, OTR/L, SWC. Susan and Julie are both lifelong OTPs who love our field and have volunteered with AOTA in a number of ways. Have a listen to learn more about Susan and Julie and hear how the OTPF-4 came to be and how school-based OT fits into the equation.

100th Episode Celebration: Why the OT Schoolhouse May 09, 2022

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For our 100th episode, we are celebrating in a very special way. I don't want to give away too much, so I'll just tell you this. You may already be pretty familiar with our special guest today.
Listen in to see who our mystery guest is and learn more about the OT Schoolhouse.

The ABCs of School-Based OT (U-Z) Apr 25, 2022

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To celebrate OT Month, the #ABCsofOT are taking over the OT Schoolhouse Podcast for the month of April. More specifically, we are taking on the ABCs of School-Based OT

In this fourth episode in a four-part series, we will be expanding on the letters U-Z and how they relate to school-based OT.
The ABCs of SBOT are brought to you by the A-Z school-based OT Course from the OT Schoolhouse. Learn more about the course to help you be a more confident school-based OT at OTSchoolhouse.com/a2z
Registration is also now open for the OT Schoolhouse Back to School Conference coming up in August. Learn more and register at OTSchoolhouse.com/conference

The ABCs of School-Based OT (N-T) Apr 18, 2022

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To celebrate OT Month, the #ABCsofOT are taking over the OT Schoolhouse Podcast for the month of April. More specifically, we are taking on the ABCs of School-Based OT

In this third episode in a four-part series, we will be expanding on the letters N-T and how they relate to school-based OT.
The ABCs of SBOT are brought to you by the A-Z school-based OT Course from the OT Schoolhouse. Learn more about the course to help you be a more confident school-based OT at OTSchoolhouse.com/a2z
Registration is also now open for the OT Schoolhouse Back to School Conference coming up in August. Learn more and register at OTSchoolhouse.com/conference

The ABCs of School-Based OT (G-M) Apr 11, 2022

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To celebrate OT Month, the #ABCsofOT are taking over the OT Schoolhouse Podcast for the month of April. More specifically, we are taking on the ABCs of School-Based OT

In this second episode of a four-part series, we will be expanding on the letters G-M and how they relate to school-based OT.
The ABCs of SBOT are brought to you by the A-Z school-based OT Course from the OT Schoolhouse. Learn more about the course to help you be a more confident school-based OT at OTSchoolhouse.com/a2z
Registration is also now open for the OT Schoolhouse Back to School Conference coming up in August. Learn more and register at OTSchoolhouse.com/conference

OT Month Special: ABCs of School-Based OT Apr 04, 2022

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Happy OT Month!
To celebrate, the #ABCsofOT are taking over the OT Schoolhouse Podcast for the month of April. More specifically, we are taking on the ABCs of School-Based OT
In this first episode of a four-part series, we will be expanding on the letters A-F and how they relate to school-based OT. Over the next four weeks, we will cover the entire alphabet and share some terms, concepts, and ideas related to school-based Occupational Therapy.
The ABCs of SBOT are brought to you by the A-Z school-based OT Course from the OT Schoolhouse. Learn more about the course to help you be a more confident school-based OT at OTSchoolhouse.com/a2z
Registration is also now open for the OT Schoolhouse Back to School Conference coming up in August. Learn more and register at OTSchoolhouse.com/conference

Answering OT Practitioners' Questions About Real School-Based OT Problems Mar 28, 2022

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In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, I am answering the questions submitted by several of our OT Schoolhouse Podcast listeners.
From "what is a consult?" to "how do I implement sensory strategies?" I am answering a dozen questions that were submitted by OT practitioners that work in the schools and listen to the OT Schoolhouse Podcast just like you.
Listen in to hear how I respond to these listener-submitted questions.
A special thank you to all of those who submitted a question and made this episode possible!
View the resources mentioned at OTSchoolhouse.com/episode95

10 Ways to Celebrate OT Month as a School-Based OTP [Free Handout] Mar 14, 2022

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Today on the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, we are talking about OT Month coming up in April. Why are we doing this in March, you ask? Because OT Month is worth planning for, of course!

In this episode, I am going to share with you 10 ways you can celebrate and promote our fantastic occupation in a serving manner (because that is what we do here at the OT Schoolhouse. We serve first. 🤝)

Be sure to head over to the show notes for a free set of handouts you can use on your campuses during the month of April to help spread the word. I also have all 10 ideas listed out there for you as a quick reference.
Enjoy the episode!

How OTPs Support Kinship Families in Education with Angela Provenzano Feb 28, 2022

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In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, we are joined by Angela Provenzano, OTD Student, to discuss kinship families and what we should know as school-based OTs who support students who may be a part of a kinship family.

Angela is going to share her experiences as being a member of a kinship family, what the research says about both the children and the guardians in kinship families, and how she is now supporting those who find themselves as kinship guardians.

For more information, be sure to check out the show notes at otschoolhouse.com/episode93

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