ESOT Quality Indicators for Effective School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice Series

Grounded in the ESOT Quality Indicators for Effective School-Based Occupational Therapy Practice, this seven-part professional learning series examines the foundational principles, evidence, and professional reasoning that support effective, educationally relevant, and participation-focused occupational therapy services in schools. Each course explores one Quality Indicator in depth and examines the evidence, systems, collaborative processes, and implementation strategies associated with high quality school-based practice. Participants will examine the relationship between occupational therapy, educational systems, participation, student outcomes, and professional decision making while exploring practical strategies that can be implemented across school environments. Throughout the series, emphasis is placed on collaboration, evidence-informed practice, participation-focused services, data-based decision making, and sustainable systems that support meaningful student engagement across school occupations and routines. The series is designed for occupational therapy practitioners seeking to strengthen clinical reasoning, align services with current evidence and professional guidance, and develop effective school-based occupational therapy practices that support educational access, participation, and student success. Each course combines current research, reflective discussion, practical application, and implementation-focused learning experiences designed to strengthen competency across the continuum of school-based occupational therapy practice.