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Based on the Fundamental Principles of Universal Design and Self-Regulated Learning.
Inclusive Education in Action
The Role of Occupational Therapists in Schools
Occupational therapists (OTs) in schools play a multifaceted role in enhancing student engagement and success. OTs offer valuable insights into identifying and addressing potential barriers within learning environments across the school. We collaborate with educators to implement tailored accommodations, including the integration of sensory-motor, social-emotional, and cognitive regulation strategies and environmental or task modifications. This fosters more inclusive spaces for diverse student needs. Equally significant is their role in providing essential training to educational staff. This collaborative approach ensures that the entire school community is equipped to create an inclusive atmosphere where all students can engage academically and socially.
Meet the Developers
of Regulated Learning for All
American Board Certified & Licensed Occupational Therapists with over 50 years of combined experience working with thousands of families, children, parents, teachers, and professionals in community, home, hospital, clinical, and educational settings around the world.
Elizabeth Joy Shaffer, OTD, OTR/L
A pediatric OT, speaker, parent mentor, and published researcher who is passionate about helping all children, especially those with autism, ADD/ADHD, and other complex needs. Over the past 20+ years, she has provided occupational therapy interventions to children from early childhood to high school. Elizabeth currently resides in Brussels but has lived and worked in Estonia, Canada, Romania, Argentina, Northern Macedonia, Italy, and the United States. In addition to working with children, she educates professionals and parents through onsite and online workshops. She is the founder of Therapeutic Innovations International, LLC, and co-creator of The Empowered Parent. For more information on Dr. Shaffer and her work, go to www.therapyintl.com.
Kristi D. Troutman,
OTR/L
As a pediatric OT, Kristi works with students and collaborates closely with teachers and families to build independence in the areas of self-regulation, activities of daily living, functional school skills, and transition skills. She is well-versed in assessments of environments and identifying necessary adaptations to ensure student success. She is a proponent of parent and teacher training to help students generalize skills across environments. Kristi has 30+ years of experience working in the United States, China, and the Netherlands, where she currently resides. She is the founder of Bridges to Benchmarks and the co-creator of The Empowered Parent. For more information, please visit www.bridgestobenchmarks.com.
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Self-Regulation Strategies to Enhance Student Success within the Classroom
Onsite in-service training
Description
Self-regulation is a crucial skill that helps students manage their emotions, behavior, and attention in the classroom. This in-service aims to broaden teachers’ understanding of self-regulation and provide an overview of strategies to support self-regulation within the classroom.
- To understand the components of self-regulated learning.
- To understand the learning process through basic neuroscience.
- To gain a deeper understanding of what can impact one’s self-regulating ability.
- Acquire the knowledge and tools to support the student's self-regulating ability to focus better and attend within the classroom.
- Examine how self-regulation strategies can be integrated into classroom structures.
Duration: 1½ hour session
Learning Methods: A variety of interactive activities are embedded into the presentation.
Target Audience: Teachers at all levels who want to support student growth and understanding of what it means to be a self-regulated learner.
Outcome: Participants will have a better understanding of self-regulation and how it is related to student success in the classroom. They will be equipped with a range of strategies and activities to support themselves and their students in the area of self-regulation.