2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Tim Nanof, MSW AOTA Pediatric Coordinator AOTA Federal Affairs Manager December 8, 2008 Washington, DC
AOTA Who we are- Numbers Structure Centennial Vision Workforce Trends School System and EI Partnerships/Coalitions NCPSSERS… Personnel Improvement Center Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) IDEA Partnership AOTA Resources Affiliates, Universities, SIS’s
AOTA Resources--- Occupational Therapy Programs- Affiliated State Associations- Special Interest Sections- Early Intervention and School System-SIS Early Intervention List-Serv / Forum
Occupational Therapy in E.I. Holistic Approach Focus on Functional Participation Child and Family Centered Care Natural Environments COP Position Paper- Spring 2009 Trans-Disciplinary Role Consultation and Scope Issues Mental Health/Behavioral
AOTA Initiatives Recruitment Retention Marketing Educational Prep Continuing Education Other Resources Student Conclave, State Conferences
E.I. Staffing Issues AOTA Workforce Survey BLS Statistics % growth Training & Certification Standards ACOTE Accreditation NBCOT Exam Additional State Requirements (State Survey) Coordination with IHE’s Curriculum Survey, Blueprint AOTA Policies, Guidelines & Resources Practice Guidelines. Position Papers, Framework, Fact Sheets, Official Documents, Societal Statements,
Summary & Next Steps AOTA Conference Presentation on EI Downloadable PPT Upcoming AOTA Resources FAQ, Position Statement, New E. I. CE materials… AOTA Comments on “Final” Part C Regulations? Ideas for Discussion/Consideration Personnel Shortages Coalition
Thank You. AOTA- (301) Sandra Schefkind, Pediatric Coordinator Tim Nanof, Federal Affairs Manager Ralph Kohl, Legislative Representative