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.

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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

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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

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Thank You to Our 2022 Symposium Sponsors

 

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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.

Overarching Learning Objectives

As a result of this session participants will be able to: 

• Analyze the significance of educator social emotional wellness as a foundational element of social emotional learning for students, considering its impact on classroom climate and student outcomes. 

• Evaluate and reframe limiting beliefs and mindsets that may hinder personal wellness, recognizing the importance of self-awareness and growth mindset in promoting well-being. 

• Critically assess the importance of optimizing sensory functioning for every member of the early childhood classroom, identifying areas for improvement and potential adjustments. 

• Utilize resources and support systems to maintain and track progress towards personal wellness goals, demonstrating commitment and resilience in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

Education Level:

Intermediate

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Continuing Education

STAR Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Approved for: 0.8 AOTA CEUs | AOTA ID: 0000005883 | 8 hours Professional Issues and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. 

 

Attendance Policy

Participants may join the conference at any time during the live broadcast and/or opt to view the recordings. A brief CEU quiz must be completed and passed with at least 80% accuracy for each section (for which AOTA CEUs can be offered) to receive a CEU Certificate. All participants may otherwise receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Video recordings are available to all participants for 45 days after the event. For any questions or issues, contact us at education@spdstar.org.

 

Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?

Please contact us at education@spdstar.org and describe how we can help accommodate your needs.

Cancellation Policy

All registrations must be finalized or cancelled for a full refund within 30 days prior the event. Registrations cancelled less than 30 days before the event will be deferred to a future course sponsored by STAR Institute.

In the event this program must be cancelled due to illness, fire, strikes, war, acts of God, terrorism or other causes that would prevent the event from taking place, STAR Institute will attempt to reschedule the event. If the event is unable to be rescheduled, STAR Institute will refund all tuition fees paid.