Which students can thrive in school?
All of them.
From creating sensory-smart classrooms to helping build strong motor skills, our team of therapists and educators has the insight and hands-on expertise to help your school, facility, or district meet the needs of students with special needs.
Multiple formats to fit your schedule
multiple formats to fit your schedule
Site Based
We’ll send one of our experts to your school to lead a hands-on workshop.
Live Webinars
Join us for a live presentation that includes an opportunity to ask questions.
On Demand Webinars
Watch one of our recorded workshops online whenever it’s convenient for you. Learn More.
A small sampling of our site-based workshops
Here are just some of the professional development workshops we have available. Contact us to explore all the options or discuss a customized option for your school.
Sensory Solutions in the Classroom
Learn how to transform your classroom for success and get practical strategies for staying on task, transitioning, preventing meltdowns, and more. A favorite for teachers, therapists, and related service providers
Practical Inclusion Strategies
Learn specific strategies, principles, and options for setting up an inclusive classroom that will benefit students with special needs as well their general education peers. Ideal for special education and general education teachers
10 Terrific Tips to Build Strong Fine Motor Skills
Review the basic components of the senses – especially how vision, movement, touch, and body awareness form the foundation for all fine motor skills – in this fun, interactive training. Great for early childhood educators
This Chair Is Just Right! Understanding Sensory Processing as Part of Universal Design
Apply the basics of good sensory processing and learn how to transform each classroom for success using key design solutions and furniture/equipment selections. Perfect for architects and facilities planners
A Practical Approach to Multi-Sensory Environments (MSEs)
Get simple tips for setting up your room, keeping data, and training staff, and see examples of basic component pieces and how they work. Great for teachers, therapists and support staff
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From The Schoolyard Blog:
- Fine Motor Tools for Home Use: Occupational Therapist Recommended!
School-based and private Occupational Therapists (OT) often work on the go with little equipment or space, so they usually have a “to-go and go-to” bag of sensorimotor tools. As therapists, we are trained to evaluate and set goals for improving motor performance skills, which include tasks […]
- The Importance of Alternate Positioning for Children with Motor and Cognitive Impairments
After decades of basic chalk and talk classrooms (desks in a row facing the chalkboard) new concepts like flexible seating options, collaborative learning spaces, and other concepts are being embraced as part of 21st century classrooms and schools. Read more about the health benefits of […]
- Top Occupational Therapy Tips for Improving Fine Motor Skills
Pediatric occupational therapists often support educators and parents in helping children with handwriting skills. Long before students sit down at a desk to write, there are building blocks that form their foundations for success. Check out these occupational therapy tips to help your […]
- Inclusion & Social Emotional Learning for Students with Special Needs
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is quickly becoming a cornerstone in the world of education, and the inclusion of students with special needs is increasingly important. Central to SEL being effective is applying it in a learning environment designed to create a sense of well-being in students. […]