2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference
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Transcript of 2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference
2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference
Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Tim Nanof, MSWAOTA Pediatric Coordinator AOTA Federal Affairs Manager
December 8, 2008Washington, DC
AOTA Who we are-
Numbers Structure Centennial Vision Workforce Trends
School System and EI Partnerships/Coalitions
NCPSSERS… Personnel Improvement Center Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) IDEA Partnership
AOTA Resources Affiliates, Universities, SIS’s
AOTA Resources--- Occupational Therapy Programs-
http://www.aota.org/Students/Schools.aspx
Affiliated State Associations- http://www1.aota.org/asap_roster/index.asp
Special Interest Sections- Early Intervention and School System-
SIS Early Intervention List-Serv / Forum
Occupational Therapy in E.I. Holistic Approach Focus on Functional Participation Child and Family Centered Care Natural Environments
COP Position Paper- Spring 2009 Trans-Disciplinary Role
Consultation and Scope Issues Mental Health/Behavioral
AOTA Initiatives
Recruitment Retention Marketing Educational Prep Continuing Education Other Resources
Student Conclave, State Conferences
E.I. Staffing Issues AOTA Workforce Survey BLS Statistics
2004-2014 27% growth
Training & Certification Standards ACOTE Accreditation NBCOT Exam Additional State Requirements (State Survey)
Coordination with IHE’s Curriculum Survey, Blueprint
AOTA Policies, Guidelines & Resources Practice Guidelines. Position Papers, Framework, Fact
Sheets, Official Documents, Societal Statements,
Summary & Next Steps AOTA Conference Presentation on EI
Downloadable PPT Upcoming AOTA Resources
FAQ, Position Statement, New E. I. CE materials…
AOTA Comments on “Final” Part C Regulations?
Ideas for Discussion/Consideration Personnel Shortages Coalition
www.SpecialEdPros.com
Thank You. AOTA- (301)652-2682
Sandra Schefkind, Pediatric Coordinator
[email protected] Tim Nanof, Federal Affairs Manager
[email protected] Ralph Kohl, Legislative Representative