Virginia School-based Occupational and Physical Therapy Services

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!

November 18-20, 2024 - in-person TechKnowledgy returns! Agenda for the VDOE Assistive Technology Network conference, in Harrisonburg, now posted!

October 22, 2024 - DMAS/VDOE Annual Medicaid training. "The training presentations will be posted on the DMAS School Based Services prior to the training." 

June 26 & 27, 2024 - The Inaugural VDOE OT & PT Academy was held at James Madison University!

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.