Webinar: 2020-10-27: Successful Partnerships to Implement Fine & Visual Motor Su

Teacher Collaboration and Coaching: Successful Partnerships to Implement Tier 1 Fine and Visual Motor Supports Into Classrooms
presented by Moira P. Bushell OTD, MEd, OTR/L
October 27, 2020 - 7:00PM - 8:30PM EDT

Early childhood and kindergarten teachers continue to express increased concern about the decrease in fine and visual motor skills for their students'. With research supporting contextual services and implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), collaboration between teachers and occupational therapists to provide embedded fine and visual motor instruction is becoming more popular. This collaboration has positive outcomes for teachers and students when linking these activities to academic standards and ESSA themes. Tier 1 intervention successes and challenges will be discussed and practical strategies provided about how to develop these relationships within their school building.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify resources and strategies for promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers and occupational therapists to embed fine motor and visual motor development into academic curricula;
2. Understand and reflect on the importance of contextual services and collaboration and how it supports children's fine and visual motor skill development within the school setting.

Presenter: Moira P. Bushell OTD, MEd, OTR/L has been working as a school based occupational therapist for 8+ years. Her vast experience with program facilitation and passion for education make her an excellent advocate for children. As an AOTA Emerging Leader, she focused on pediatric occupational therapy practice advocacy as it relates to federal and state education law and knowledge translation. She has made numerous presentations about education law, its implication for occupational therapy practice and integration of Tier 1 services into the classroom environment. Within school setting practice, her expertise includes creating inclusive environments for all learners and supporting those with students with behavioral concerns. She currently serves the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy Association in multiple volunteer roles.

Teacher Collaboration and Coaching: Successful Partnerships to Implement Tier 1 Fine and Visual Motor Supports Into Classrooms