The School-Based Occupational Therapy Practitioner within a Multi-Tiered Support System: Teacher Perceptions of Coaching and Classroom-Centered Intervention in Early Elementary Education

CEUs: 0.5 contact hours

Presenter(s): JillianRancatore, MOT, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): ErinSimpson, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L; CarenSchranz, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L

Content Areas: Pediatrics - includes Early Intervention, School-Based Practice, Sensory Integration; Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Target Audience: Intermediate-level

Course Description: This study explores how the School-Based Occupational Therapy Practitioner (SBOTP) can reach a larger population of students and prevent children from needing more individualized support through the promotion of inclusive Tier 1 support. Using a collective case-study approach, this study examines teachers’ perceptions of classroom-centered barriers, priorities, and the impact of a coaching approach on occupational participation.