Data Collection Systems & Strategies for School-Based OT

Are you ready to upgrade your data collection skills?

Join Emily Marie OT and Sarah Bee OT for an education filled course with examples and templates to improve your data collection and interpretation.

After this course you will…

✔️ Understand the role of data collection in school-based OT practice

✔️ Gain the knowledge to implement transdisciplinary practice through data collection

✔️ Familiarize oneself with best practice models of data collection

✔️ Learn how to create data collection templates to use with a variety of goal areas

✔️ Develop effective data organizational systems for your toolbox

✔️ Review development of goals to allow for easy data collection

✔️ Acquire skills to apply data collection processes in practice

Improve your confidence & skill with data collection.

This prerecorded course includes:

  • 1 hr Pre-recorded lecture content

  • 5 Step-by-Step tutorials

    • Setting Up Google Forms

    • Creating Paper Data Collection Charts

    • Using Google Sheets/Excel for Data Collection

    • Organizing Your Digital Data

    • How to Set-Up Sensory/Self-Regulation Data Sheets

  • BONUS Case Study Examples

This course is for you if…

✏️ You’re tired of spending hours on progress reports

✏️ You struggle to take data during your OT sessions

✏️ You haven’t found a data collection system that works for you

✏️ You want to learn how to use technology to take data digitally

✏️ You have a hard time setting up data systems that staff will actually follow through with

✏️ You’re seeking guidance from experienced school-based OTs

✏️ You find yourself trying to write IEP goals without sufficient data

✏️ You spend way too much time setting up templates and data sheets every marking period

Level up your data collection with us!

It’s time to ditch your

data collection dread!

Why should I take this course?

Is it right for me?

This course is for OT students, new grads, & seasoned practitioners alike who want to upgrade their data collection systems. We provide you with data collection strategies that are applicable in any pediatric setting for ages pre-K through high school. Are you worried about not being tech-savy? Our tutorials will be your best friend at breaking each skill down for easy learning.

Is it worth the value?

For $40, this course will empower you to upgrade your data collection starting now! With 2.5 hours of content, we provide you with numerous examples of charts and step-by-step tutorials to improve both digital and paper-based data collection strategies. You’ll be getting the best value by investing in yourself now, and will walk away feeling ready to tackle your next set of progress reports.

Is it worth my time?

This pre-recorded course allows you to watch on your own time. Access for the course extends for 90 days. You’ll remain engaged while learning about data collection systems and how to implement them into your individual workplace. Then, you can explore additional tutorials to work through setting up those systems for easy data collection all year long.

Meet Your Presenters

  • Emily Marie OT

    Emily Deller, MOT, OTR/L

    Emily is the clinic director and Occupational Therapist at a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic. She sees children birth to 21 years old. Previous to this, Emily worked in schools for 6 years servicing students from pre-school through high school. Emily has a passion for mentoring others, starting Emily Marie OT LLC. And now is excited to provide told tier continuing education with the OT Skills Shop.

  • Sarah Beaulieu, MOT, OTR/L

    Sarah is a School-based Occupational Therapist in grades K-3 and has previous experience working in an outpatient clinic. She is the owner of Sarah Bee OT LLC, a business where she develops high quality therapy resources for OT practitioners across all pediatric settings. Sarah enjoys empowering others with the knowledge they need to become confident and effective pediatric OTs.

What others are saying…

“The broad range of examples and possibilities give a jumping off point for something to try for the upcoming school year”

“This course has provided me a clear cut path of all the different methods to collect data”

“As a new graduate OT starting in the school setting, this course helped alleviate my anxiety with data collection”

FAQs

Q: When is the course?

A: Course registration is open from November 8th thru 13th. Once purchased, you have 90-days to watch and complete all content. Access to course content ends on February 14th.

Q: How long is the course and what does it include?

A: The lecture content includes 60-minutes of pre-recorded content. You also get access to 5 tutorials and 4 bonus case studies, totaling about 90-minutes, to expand your skill-set into setting-up your own data collection systems. You will have access to all of the content as soon as you purchase the course. You have 90 days to watch all course content, fill out the feedback form, & pass the quiz in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Due to restrictions on our hosting platform, extensions for course access will not be available.

Q: Does this course include pre-made data sheets?

A: Pre-made data sheets are not included in this course. We provide examples and extensive step-by-step tutorials to show you how to fully customize your own data sheets to fit the unique needs of your caseload!

Q: How much does it cost?

A: All content, with access for 90-days, costs $40.

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Q: How do I purchase the course?

A: During open enrollment, click any of the buttons above or below to lead you to our Thinkific platform page. Click on the Data Collection Systems and Strategies for School-Based OT, then hit ‘Sign Up Now!’ Simply follow the prompts on the page to make a free Thinkific account and process your payment through the site! You will receive an email confirmation after purchase and get immediate access to the pre-recorded content.

Q: How do I get to the course content?

A: Log into your Thinkific account at https://www.thinkific.com/. Click on your Dashboard. Under ‘My Courses’ select Data Collection Systems and Strategies for School-Based OT to start viewing the content and access all course materials.

Q: How long do I have access to all course content?

A: Access to all course content will expire 90 days after purchase. You have until then to watch all course content, fill out the feedback form, & pass the quiz in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Due to restrictions on our hosting platform, extensions for course access will not be available. Access to the course ends on February 14th at 11:59pm EST.

Q: Does this course provide CEUs or PDUs?

A: This course is not eligible for CEUs, however according to the 2024 updates on accepted NBCOT® Certification Renewal Activities, it IS eligible for 3.13 PDUs towards your NBCOT renewal. Please check your state guidelines for their continuing education requirements. All participants who complete the course and pass their quiz with at least 80% will receive a Certificate of Completion. ALL certificates will be emailed out on the last day of course access, February 15th.

Q: I need accommodations for this workshop. How should I let you know what I need?

A: Contact us at occupationaltherapyskills@gmail.com should you need accommodations other than closed-captions. Computer generated closed-captioning is available on all video content.

Q: What is the refund policy?

A: We want all of our course participants to be 100% satisfied with their purchase! If you have any questions about what will be included in this course, please reach out before purchasing as refunds will not be available.

Q: Can I share the course login information with my coworkers?

A: No. Each individual must purchase their own registration for the course. The materials presented in this course are for personal use only and cannot be shared with others. Sharing course materials in any means is a violation of copyright law.