General Information

Handouts

If the presenter provides them, an electronic copy of the handouts provided can be downloaded from each sessions' description area. Handouts will be posted as they are received from the presenters.

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How Do I Access My Certificate of Completion Online?


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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Occupational Therapists

This conference is presented by ESC Region 13 and accessed via our Canvas LMS. Region 13 will issue a certificate of completion for every participant, who finishes the conference and affirms the completion criteria has been met.

It is not a requirement that a conference carries the AOTA/TOTA approval branding. ESC 13 has not applied for pre-approval from these organizations.

OTs can use the information from the Texas Board of Occupational Examiners Acceptable CE page and their decision tree to make their own determination.

The entire conference provides 12 CEUs. No partial credit will be issued. The certificates of completion from ESC 13 have all the necessary information required to be used for the documentation of OT CEUs. Once a participant’s status has been changed to Passed in ESC Region 13’s eCampus registration system, the certificate of completion can be printed.

Continuing Education Units

... are not being offered for other licensed providers such as PTs, or SLPs.

Strand Information

BEHAVIOR

Sessions in this strand should emphasize the effective use of behavioral management techniques with students. Session topics here might include: Using visuals, Classroom organization, Teaching self-regulation, etc.

COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP

Sessions in this strand should assist teachers and others to improve their leadership skills and assist them in building better collaborations to serve their students. Topics in this strand might include: Working with paraprofessionals, System supports, Data collection, Collaborative teaming, etc.

COMMUNICATION

Sessions in this strand should focus on practical, effective strategies to improve a student’s communication skills. Topics in this strand might include: Sign language, Augmentative and alternative communication strategies, Speech therapy in the classroom, etc.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Session in this strand should focus on successful classroom and instructional strategies. Topics here might include: Literacy, Math, Social studies, Inclusion, Sex education, etc.

EARLY CHILDHOOD/PPCD

Sessions in this strand should focus on successful classroom and instruction strategies geared to all children ages 3-5. Topics here might include: Circle time, literacy, etc.

SENSORIMOTOR

Sessions in this strand should focus on interventions that support sensory and motor development and readiness for learning. Topics here might include: Adapted PE, Yoga, Self-regulation, etc.

TRANSITION

Sessions in this strand should focus on evidence-based practices that result in a smooth transition from school to adult life. Topics here might include: 18+ programs and services, College & career readiness, Futures planning, etc.