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Empowering teachers through movement break training—where occupational therapy meets classroom transformation!

Join us for an energizing session with Dr. Donna J. Smith as she illustrates the vital role occupational therapy practitioners can play in movement break training for teachers. With over 20 years of experience in providing sensory-focused early intervention services and supporting children ages 3 through 21 in school-based settings, Dr. Smith brings a brain-based perspective on the benefits of movement breaks in the classroom. Discover practical strategies, evidence-based interventions, and teacher perspectives that spotlight occupational therapists’ impact in this growing area of practice.

Objectives:

1. Identify the occupational therapist role in supporting teachers in understanding movement breaks
2. Explore strategies to support all students through in-class movement breaks
3. Understand the impact of occupational therapist support on teacher confidence in implementing movement breaks in the classroom

Guest Speaker: Donna J. Smith, OTD, OTR/L, M.Ed. (Advanced Certification)

Donna J. Smith holds a doctorate in occupational therapy and is a certified School Psychologist. She currently works in a school setting supporting students from Pre-K to the age of 21, as well as in early intervention/preschool practice. She is a movement enthusiast and fills her free time with both organized and individual physical activities out in nature, as well as reading a plethora of body/brain resources and early American history.