EFFECTIVE SCHOOL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
Welcome to Effective School-Based Occupational Therapy (ESOT)
Using evidence-based quality indicators for school-based practices, we work with occupational therapy professionals, school teams and families, and school systems to maximize student participation and learning outcomes. We're passionate about providing clear resources, guidance, consistent preparation, mentorship, and training opportunities that focus on practice requirements and improving outcomes in educational settings.
There's a number of ways we do this and we are positioned to lead you on your journey.
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
We work in partnership with occupational therapists, administrators, school districts, and educational agencies through resources, webinars, consultations, and workshops to support best practices and knowledge translation.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
ESOT INDICATORS
Quality Indicators for School-Based Practice
The quality indicators include performance domains and key concepts and are trusted by OT leaders and institutions nationwide. See the downloadable quality indicators document for more specifics.
WHO ARE WE?
Dr. Yvonne Swinth
PhD & Professor of Occupational Therapy
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, Washington
With more than 30 years experience working in pediatrics and school-based settings, Dr. Swinth is a national leader and expert in providing evidence-based services with an emphasis on addressing the needs of children with complex disabilities, developmental trauma and sensory processing challenges. She has provided therapy services for children from birth to 21 years of age, and been involved in the development of several different programs and grants that address service delivery issues within naturally occurring routines and environments. She also is the founding editor of the Journal of Occupational Therapy: Schools and Early Intervention. To say the least, she is highly qualified and her passion to lead and support educators is immeasurable. Learn how she and Dr. Patty Laverdure can help you and your team.
Dr. Patricia Laverdure
OTD & Associate Professor Emeritus
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, Virginia
Dr. Laverdure is Associate Professor Emeritus at Old Dominion University and Co-Founder of Effective School Occupational Therapy. Throughout her career in clinical practice, higher education, and professional leadership, her work is nationally recognized and focuses on advancing the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of occupational therapy practice within educational systems. Her scholarship and professional contributions center on professional reasoning, evidence translation, quality indicators for school based practice, leadership development, and systems level innovation. Dr. Laverdure has worked with children, youth, and families across the continuum of care, including neonatal intensive care, rehabilitation, early intervention, and school based services. Learn how these leading authorities can support you and your team.
