Occupational Therapy (OT)

What is an Occupational Therapist (OT)?

Training Opportunities

Strategies to Write Informational Text (Online Course)

Strategies to Write Informational Text for Secondary Students is an 8-week self-paced course with 11 modules that provide resources to support the writing process. It follows the book by Jill Jackson, How to Teach Students to Write Informational Text. You will not need the book to complete the course.

This course is already in session, check back for the Fall 2020 session.

Listserv

The Colorado Department of Education Occupational Therapy listserv supports school-based OTs: 1) by providing information and news regarding the profession; 2) by announcing professional development and training opportunities; and, 3) by posting school-based job openings. There are no advertisements from vendors or contract-based companies. This service is also chat-free.

To subscribe to the OT/OTA listserv:

Please complete the online listserv subscription request, OT/OTA Listserv Subscription.
Once you have been added, you will receive a confirmation email.

Tools and Resources

OT/PT Brochure (PDF)
OT/PT Brochure - Spanish (PDF)
Technical Assistance: School Occupational Therapist (PDF)
Accredited Schools Online Occupational Therapy
Accredited Schools Online has just put together an in-depth guide that offers information about schooling required, career options, and facts about entering into the career field.
Occupational Therapy and Univeral Design for Learning (PDF)
Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards (2020)
Memo - Direct and Indirect Service (PDF)
Memo - Speech-Language Pathology Services, Occupational Therapy Services, and Physical Therapy Services under the Rules for the Administration of the Exceptional Children's Educational Act, April 2009 (PDF)
Section 504
Occupational Therapy for Literacy Improvement

Occupational Therapy Conferences

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - under Conferences and Events
Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado (OTAC)-under Events

Websites

Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

The Exceptional Student Services consultant for OT along with regional OT representatives who comprise the Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, meet throughout the year to inform the Colorado Department of Education on statewide OT professional learning and technical assistance needs and assist in the development of guidance materials to support the profession.

For more information, please contact:

Gina Herrera
Email Gina Herrera
Phone: (303) 253-0451

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