What is the OTS podcast?
Join Jayson & special guests in the only podcast dedicated to school-based occupational therapy practitioners. The OTS Podcast covers topics directly related to your practice as an OT practitioner in the schools. Listen in to discover why over 5,000 other OT practitioners tune in every month.
What is OTS schoolhouse?
OT Schoolhouse? OTS is a place for school-based OT practitioners to learn more about research and best practices related to treatments, tiered interventions, and the IEP process in the educational arena.
What can I find on the OTS blog?
On the OTS Blog, you'll find in-depth articles related to supporting students and school staff as occupational therapy providers in the schools. From fine motor to sensory and beyond, we've got you covered.
Who is Jayson the OT?
Jayson has been a school-based occupational therapist since 2012. With experience as both a contracted therapist and an "in-house" employee for two distinctly different districts, Jayson has had the opportunity to appreciate the differences between both small-rural and large-suburban districts. In 2014, Jayson earned his Certification in Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) to better serve his students. Jayson also currently serves on the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) Political Action Committee where he helps to raise funds to support legislative efforts. Recently, Jayson has put forth his efforts in implementing full classroom and small group collaborative RTI lessons with general and special education teachers. Jayson is excited to help build knowledge among school-based OTs and educators through the OT Schoolhouse blog and podcast.
What is the Start Here page?
This "Start Here" page serves as a launching pad to help you quickly find the most popular content on this site . That way, you can find what you need and get back to helping your students as quickly as possible. We know they miss you.
Do all states have school based practice guidelines?
I put together a map to help you find the school-based practice guidelines for your state. Not all states have them.
How to earn professional development for NBCOT?
To earn professional development for your NBCOT renewal via the OT School House Podcast, simply listen to the episode, order the professional development opportunity you wish to complete, and take a short quiz demonstrating you understood the content from the episode.
Is podcasting as effective as live?
From our surveys, a majority of our customers say that our professional development podcast courses are as effective as live courses. Everyone learns slightly different, but when you enjoy the experience you are likely to get the most benefit!
Does NBCOT accept professional development?
This depends on your state. While NBCOT guidelines are clear that they will accept this form of professional development, every state has its own set of guidelines.
Is Podcast Professional Development approved by AOTA?
We are an AOTA approved provider of continuing education , but the Podcast Professional Development Courses have not been individually approved. This is in the works, however.
Do podcasts qualify for professional development?
We're sorry, not every podcast qualifies for professional development and we review each podcast on a yearly basis to ensure the course is relevant and up to date. If you don't see the episode you are looking for, there may be a newer episode covering the same topic available or coming soon. Want to request an episode on a specific topic? Let us know in an email!
Is the OT School House podcast free?
The OT School House Podcast is 100% free to listen to and you pay only IF you need the professional development units associated with the course. Don't need the PDU's? Then feel free to listen for free. The professional development opportunity will still be here if and when you need those extra NBCOT units.
