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2008 OSEP National Early Childhood Conference Sandra Schefkind, MS, OTR/L Tim Nanof, MSW AOTA Pediatric Coordinator AOTA Federal Affairs Manager December.

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1 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

2 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

3 AOTA Resources--- Occupational Therapy Programs- http://www.aota.org/Students/Schools.aspx Affiliated State Associations- http://www1.aota.org/asap_roster/index.asp Special Interest Sections- Early Intervention and School System-SIS Early Intervention List-Serv / Forum

4 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

5 AOTA Initiatives Recruitment Retention Marketing Educational Prep Continuing Education Other Resources Student Conclave, State Conferences

6 E.I. Staffing Issues AOTA Workforce Survey BLS Statistics 2004-2014 27% 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,

7 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 www.SpecialEdPros.com

8 Thank You. AOTA- (301)652-2682 Sandra Schefkind, Pediatric Coordinator sschefkind@aota.org Tim Nanof, Federal Affairs Manager tnanof@aota.org Ralph Kohl, Legislative Representative rkohl@aota.org

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