Sensory health and wellness is not just a concept to be applied in the space of our homes - it is for the whole community environment, including and especially in our school settings. This multi-day interactive summit provides insights into the impacts and need for active awareness and implementation of sensory health in our schools. Presenters and expert panelists will delve into the importance of sensory health and how to better support sensory health for students with and without known sensory differences. Clinicians, educators, and advocates share the most up-to-date knowledge on strategies, cutting-edge research findings, and first person experiences all focused on supporting sensory differences and improving overall success, health, and wellness in our schools.

Participants will have access to our 3-day agenda consisting of 12 hours of pre-recorded presentations, extended expert panels, LIVE Q&A with speakers, and an interactive workshop.

Program:

Day 1 | Thursday | November 3rd 

Intersection of Trauma and Sensory in the Schools | Dr. Colleen Whiting & Rachel Ashcraft

Promoting Student Participation: Collecting Data to Identify Effective Interventions | Dr. Gloria Frolek Clark

EXPERT PANEL - Interdisciplinary Team Insights | Mim Ochsenbein, Dr. Colleen Whiting, Andrea Stafford, Stephanie Patrick, Kara Muirhead & Alicia Whitehead

Day 2 | Thursday | November 10th

Happy Teacher, Happy Students: Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators | Ashford Duffy

Nature + Schools = Health | Dr. Amy Wagenfeld

Why Sensory Integration Intervention in the School Setting? | Dr. Colleen Whiting & Dr. Sarah Schoen

EXPERT PANEL - Through the Advocate Lens | Dan Rosien, Noah Seback, Kieran Rose, Matt Hayes, Meghan Ashburn & Rebecca Mercer  

Day 3 | Thursday | November 17th

Utilizing Sensory Awareness to Create a Compassionate Classroom | Amy Lewis and Heather Spann

Promoting Participation and Health During Lunch and Recess: Comfortable Cafeteria and Refreshing Recess Programs | Dr. Sue Bazyk

Supporting Big Feelings in the School Setting | Shelley Carnes

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP - The IEP Process: Strategies for Enhancing Collaboration | Dr. Jan Hollenbeck

Get to Know Our 2022 Speakers:

Mim Ochsenbein MSW, OTR/L Director of Education STAR Institute Co-Host	Ashford Duffy Content Marketing Manager Ed2Market Co-Host	Colleen Cameron Whiting OTD, OTR/L School Practice Faculty Lead STAR Institute	Sarah A. Schoen  PhD, OTR/L Director of Research STAR Institute
Sue Bazyk PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Professor Emerita Cleveland State University	Rachel Ashcraft MS, OTR/L Founder Foster the Future Alabama	Shelley Carnes  MS, OTR/L Executive Director Hirsch Academy	Jan Hollenbeck OTD, OTR Co-owner The Partnership for Advancement of School Service-Providers, LLC
Amy Lewis MSR, OTR/L Occupational Therapist Powerfully You	Heather Spann MSR, OTR/L Occupational Therapist Powerfully You	Gloria Frolek Clark PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA Occupational Therapist /  Early Childhood Consultant	Amy Wagenfeld PhD, OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA Occupational Therapist, Educator, Author Boston University
Kieran Rose Self-Advocate The Autistic Advocate	Alicia Whitehead Lead Preschool Special Educator and Team Chair Norfolk Public Schools	Noah Seback Self-Advocate	Stephanie Patrick MA/CAGS School Psychologist Norfolk Public Schools
Kara Muirhead BCBA Behavior Specialist Norfolk Public Schools	Andrea Stafford MS, CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Norfolk Public Schools	Dan Rosien Self-Advocate

Thank You to Our 2022 Symposium Sponsors

Who Should Attend:

Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Health in Schools.

Continuing Education
STAR Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA CEUs Pending.