Training & Modeling
This is a one day a week program which provides licensed occupational therapists (OTs) or occupational therapist assistants (COTAs) a chance to work in conjunction with, and under supervision of, an experienced school-based occupational therapist within a public school system. This provides a unique opportunity for those OTs or COTAs who may be considering a transition to school based services.
University/College Level Affiliations
- Level I - This program provides “job shadowing” opportunities for students beginning their core occupational therapy and physical therapy studies at the University/College level.
- Level II – This program is a 2 to 3 month placement through an affiliated University/College, affording a practicum in school based therapy for those students nearing completion of their OT or PT studies. Students are under the daily contact and supervision of the mentoring therapist.
Co-Host for Regional Conferences
ETS co-hosts OT/PT-related seminars with Educational Resources, Inc and provides a local CT location (the ACES Staff Development/ Administration Building) for these seminars.
Some recent conferences have been:
- “New Functional Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Behavioral Challenges” presented by John Pagano
- “Vision Techniques to Enhance Therapy Outcomes: How Hidden Vision Problems Impact School Performance, Learning and Behavior” presented by Cathy Stern
- “Language, Play and Music – An Integrated Approach to Assessment and Intervention with Young Children” presented by Kristine Strand and Dorry Brown
Upcoming conferences include:
- “Mealtime Miseries: Management of Complex Feeding Issues” with Carol Ann Elliot and Elizabeth Page Clawson
- “Strategies for School Success – Adding Free tools to your Therapy Toolbox” with Karen Janowski
- “Visual/Vestibular Treatment to Improve Sensory Processing, Motor Skills, and Behavior” with Debra Dickson
- “Linking Play to Function” with Lezlie Adler
Please contact Educational Resources, Inc for more information and cost/registration.