CESA #1  Virtual
Statewide School-Based
OT/PT Conference

November 2, 2023 - January 15, 2024


***Registration for the 2023 Conference is now closed. 

We are pleased to offer the CESA #1 Statewide School-Based OT/PT Conference in a virtual format.  The conference kicked off on November 2 at 9:00 AM (CST) with a LIVE keynote by acclaimed international speakers, Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontzcak from Inclusive Schooling.  This year's theme is "From Roots to Trees: Stimulating Student Growth Through Increased Access and Participation."  

Similar to the last couple of years, registered participants will have on-demand access to all recorded keynotes and sessions, excluding live roundtable sessions, through January 15, 2024!


Audience: Occupational therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapy assistants, speech therapists, educators, parents, paraprofessionals, administrators, and others that support school-age children with disabilities.

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2023 Conference Keynote Speakers 

Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontzcak

November 2, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am CST

KEYNOTE: "Interwoven: The Strength of Inclusive OT and PT services for ALL "
*Session will be presented live and recorded for later on-demand viewing.*

Dr. Julie Causton  

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontzcak
Inclusive Schooling

Session Description:

"The ancient redwood trees of Northern California, huge as they are, have a very shallow root system, yet they cannot be blown over by the strongest wind. The secret of their stability is the interweaving of each tree’s roots with those that standby it. Thus a vast network of support is formed just beneath the surface. In the wildest of storms, these trees hold each other up."    Dawna Markova, The Art of the Possible 

In this powerful 90 minute keynote Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak will impart 3 critical reasons to strengthen our collective impact as we move our work from the therapy room to the classroom. Come to get motivated, inspired, and ready to support all learners with dozens of strategies to increase access and participation of all of our students in inclusive settings. 

About Your Presenters:

Dr. Julie Causton is a best selling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusive education advocate. The founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former tenured Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University where she headed the inclusive elementary education program. Julie has spent the past 25 years studying best practices for inclusive education. A former elementary, middle and high school special education teacher herself, she knows firsthand how inclusion leads to better outcomes for students. Julie has teamed up with Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and together they inspire and uplift administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and families across the country to help them learn the most cutting edge inclusive practices. Their magical presentations focus on engaging ways to educate all students within the context of general education. Julie is the author of a dozen books about inclusive education and she has published articles in over thirty educational research and practitioner journals. She currently resides in Upstate New York. Learn more about Julie here. 

Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a highly sought-after speaker, accomplished author, and educators’ educator. With nearly three decades of educational experience, Kristie cultivates real change within educational systems. She instills an impressive sense of joy, humor, and fun in creating inclusive educational practices and empowering teachers and leaders to spread wellness both in and beyond the classroom walls. Along with Dr. Julie Causton, at Inclusive Schooling, Kristie designs and delivers transformative professional development that addresses and supports the wholeness of the adult professional and helps leaders create school cultures that ensure all children experience a sense of belonging. Kristie spent 16 years, as faculty, at Kent State University and has published extensively in peer-referenced journals and is an author of over 10 books and monographs. Since 2013 she has followed her true passion, which is supporting adult learners. As a result, she has accumulated over 50,000 hours of helping educators and leaders work from a place of compassion, hope, and love in locations from Cincinnati to Singapore. She currently resides in Northeastern Ohio. Learn more about Kristie here

Questions? Contact:

Karen Brunk
Professional Development Specialist, CESA #1
262-787-9500 x9644
kbrunk@cesa1.k12.wi.us