The Well-Equipped Therapist 1!
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Come and learn from leading experts in the field of school-based practice. Learn practical application of the current evidence, regulations & hottest topics in school-based practice. This is the essential course for every school-based OT & PT – whether you’re new to the practice, or you’re an experienced therapist seeking more ideas!
This Online Symposium consists of
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- 8 Webinars that you can watch on your own convenience for 3 months
- Practical Toolkits that you can download and use the very next day
- +1 Bonus Webinar Your Must-have Motor Kit
- Savings! 9 webinars for the price of 6 ($195 in savings)
Interested in this symposium, but you have already watched an included webinar? Email carlo@applyebp.com so we can assist you.
Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an OT with 30+ years of peds experience in early intervention, private practice & out-patient, but most of her experience & passion is in school-based practice. She coordinates the post-professional MS and OTD programs & school-based certificate program at Tufts University. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the AOTA, and a regular SeekFreaks contributor.
Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD has over 17 years of experience in school-based practice and is a state-level PT consultant for public schools. She is a co-author and co-publisher of www.SeekFreaks.com, an evidence-based online resource for pediatric PTs, OTs, and SLPs. She also consults for Medicaid and Adapted Physical Education for her state and is an Associate Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Lauren Holahan, PhD, OT/L has 20+ yrs experience in school-based practice as an OT, a district administrator, and a statewide consultant for OT. She currently serves as Coordinator for State Systemic Improvement Plan (Indicator 17), School Mental Health & Medicaid with the NC Department of Public Instruction. She also served as the Chair of NC Board of Occupational Therapy from 2008 to 2012.
Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT, ABPTS-Certified PCS serves early intervention and preschool children in Columbus, OH. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric PT with over 15 years of experience practicing in public schools (preschool through high school), county board of developmental disability programs for adults, home health care, and early intervention. She enjoys engaging learners of all levels to use evidence and to work collaboratively in teams to serve children and their families.
Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA served as Director of Physical Therapy for the NYC Department of Education, where he oversaw a program with over 700 PTs working in more than 1,500 schools. He is project manager of research on normative data for five mobility tests for school-aged children, & co-founder of www.SeekFreaks.com.
Carly Matichak Stock, PT, DPT has had the pleasure of working in the realm of pediatrics, including school-based, multi-disciplinary clinics, research, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She currently practices in the Harford County Public Schools in Bel Air, Maryland. Carly was a faculty mentor in the pediatric residency program at Kennedy Krieger Institute responsible for the school-based and muscular dystrophy components. Carly is passionate about forming meaningful relationships with children and families she serves and offering creative evidence-informed therapy services.
Sue Cecere, PT, MHS is the owner of Sequoia School Based Therapy Solutions, LLC, a consulting company that supports districts, agencies and therapists in the practice of school-based therapy services by providing mentoring, professional development and administrative support. Sue’s career has spanned 25 years in the school based and early intervention practice settings both as a service provider and program administrator. She is an active member of APTA’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, where she has co-authored several fact sheets on school practice issues and served as its vice president for 8 years.
Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc is a therapist working for almost 20 years primarily in the school-based setting, promoting physical activity embedded into academics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the use of technology in therapy, while closely working with educators, administrators, therapists, and parents. She is an assistant professor in the DPT program at Tufts University in Phoenix, AZ. She has conducted numerous dynamic presentations for teachers, parents and therapists regionally and nationally. She also published an activity book, “Recycle Bin Boogie: Move and Learn with Recyclables,” which combines movement and learning with common, household recyclables.
Disclosures: Carly, Peggy, Laurie, Lauren, Amy, Jen and Sue receive speaking fees from Apply EBP, LLC. They have no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Carlo is the owner of Apply EBP, LLC, and receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS ABOUT EACH WEBINAR
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- Webinar 1: How Do I Fit in School-Based Services? with Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT
- Webinar 2: The IEP and Me with Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT
- Webinar 3: Medicaid, Plan of Care and Documentation with Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD
- Webinar 4: Section 504, ADA, FERPA and HIPAA with Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD
- Webinar 5: Creating Goals that Are Easy to Monitor with Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
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- Webinar 7:
- Webinar 8:Dosing Concepts in School-based Practice with Sue Cecere, PT, MHS
- Bonus Webinar 9: Your Must-Have Motor Kit with Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc
CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS ABOUT EACH WEBINAR
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- Webinar 1: How Do I Fit in School-Based Services? with Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT
- Webinar 2: The IEP and Me with Jennifer Wissinger, PT, DPT
- Webinar 3: Medicaid, Plan of Care and Documentation with Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD
- Webinar 4: Section 504, ADA, FERPA and HIPAA with Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD
- Webinar 5: Creating Goals that Are Easy to Monitor with Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
- Webinar 6:Tests and Measures 1 – Balance, Mobility and Wheelchair Operation with Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA (PT Track) or Sensory Processing and Behavior: Autism with Lauren Holahan, PhD, OT/L
- (OT Track)
- Webinar 7: APE and Related Services with Laurie Ray, MPT, PhD (PT Track) or A PEO Approach to Fine Motor, Visual Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills with Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP (OT Track)
- Webinar 8:Dosing Concepts in School-based Practice with Sue Cecere, PT, MHS
- Bonus Webinar 9: Your Must-Have Motor Kit with Amy M. Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc
Post-tests: 10-item multiple choice. 70% correct answers required to receive a certificate for each webinar.
13.5 Hours of CE training
For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs. You will receive 0.15 AOTA CEUs for each webinar completed (see AOTA imprimatur under each included webinar).
For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This course is approved for upto 10 Credits by the NJ Board of PT Examiners (#2201-66 thru 1/31/26),
- The webinars in this symposium are approved for PTs and PTAs in AR and CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KY, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MA, MO, NE, NH and WA.
For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Symposium Price: $390 for 90-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access for 60 days, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-9039
Or you may want to take The Well-Equipped Therapist 2!
Symposium Price: 9 Webinars for the Price of 6: $390
Bundle Description: Come and learn from leading experts in pediatric practice. Learn practical application of the current evidence, regulations & hottest topics in school-based practice. This is the essential course for every school-based OT & PT – whether you’re new to the practice, or you’re an experienced therapist seeking more ideas! Watch each video at your own pace. Download Apply EBP’s practical toolkit. Take the Post-test, and receive your certificates of completion. Have a great time learning!
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Testimonials
“Truly the most valuable course ever for SBPTs+ SBOTs. Should be mandatory for all therapists working in schools. So grateful for all of this very relevant info.” – PT with 20+ years experience
“This symposium has been time well spent! The information I learned here will become a well-loved part of my practice on a regular basis. Thank you for everything.” – OT with 3 years experience