2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference

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2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Tim Nanof, MSW AOTA Pediatric Coordinator AOTA Federal Affairs Manager December 8, 2008 Washington, DC

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2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference. Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Tim Nanof, MSW AOTA Pediatric Coordinator AOTA Federal Affairs Manager December 8, 2008 Washington, DC. AOTA. Who we are- Numbers Structure - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference

Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Tim Nanof, MSWAOTA Pediatric Coordinator AOTA Federal Affairs Manager

December 8, 2008Washington, DC

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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

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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

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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

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AOTA Initiatives

Recruitment Retention Marketing Educational Prep Continuing Education Other Resources

Student Conclave, State Conferences

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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,

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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

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Thank You. AOTA- (301)652-2682

Sandra Schefkind, Pediatric Coordinator

[email protected] Tim Nanof, Federal Affairs Manager

[email protected] Ralph Kohl, Legislative Representative

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