Virginia School-based Occupational and Physical Therapy Services
We recognize variability in practice among school divisions across the Commonwealth. This website is created to provide resources to you but refrains from offering guidance. We encourage you to seek regulatory guidance from the Virginia Department of Education, your school division, and state practice acts - and professional guidance from your state and national associations.
Advancing Practice in Virginia through Collaboration
This website is designed to support the practice and professional development of occupational and physical therapy practitioners serving students, schools, and their caregivers in Virginia. We endeavor to collect an array of evidence-based resources to support you and your practice. We acknowledge each school division is unique and managed by an individualized set of policy and requirements. We encourage you to explore the resources, share your ideas, and contribute to the advancement of practice in our state!
Please check back often and share your ideas, resources and needs with us. You can reach us at plaverdu@odu.edu.
News and Newsworthy
November 19-20, 2024 - in-person TechKnowledgy returns! The VDOE Assistive Technology Network is planning the 2024 TechKnowledgy Conference which will be held November 19-20 in Harrisonburg. All interested persons are invited to submit proposals for 75-minute breakout sessions held on November 19. Proposals should seek to engage participants in activities to explore and share innovative strategies in assistive technology (AT) for students of all ages and disabilities. Proposals must be received by May 31st.
June 26 & 27, 2024 - Inaugural VDOE OT & PT Academy at James Madison University. Register here by 5/21/24.
March 28, 2024 - VDOE approves 2024 English Standards of Learning.
March 8, 2024 - VOTA Annual Children & Youth Conference; featuring Keynote Speaker Carol Conway from Every Moment Counts.
October 2023 - Annual VDOE & DMAS School-based Medicaid Billing Training.
Spring 2023 - VDOE Evaluation for Related Services e-learning module transitioned to Virtual Virginia VDOE Special Education Training Modules.
February 2023 - VDOE launches new website; Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Services webpage includes updated definition to match Federal regulations.
March 2022 - ASHA, AOTA, and APTA issue Joint Statement on Interprofessional Collaborative Goals in School-Based Practice.