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Leveling Up School Success: OT’s Role in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

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Leveling Up School Success: OT’s Role in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Tuesday, August 19 , 2025
7 pm (CT) | 8 pm (ET)
1 Contact Hour

Educational Level: Introductory 

Category 1: OT Service Delivery
Category 3: Foundational Knowledge

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Course Description:
With increasing workloads, occupational therapy practitioners must think strategically to maximize their impact. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) offer a valuable framework for reaching all students by emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and inclusive practices. Yet, confusion often remains about what OTPs can and cannot do within an MTSS model.

This interactive webinar will demystify the role of occupational therapy in MTSS and present a systems-based approach to help practitioners integrate services at every tier. Participants will learn to identify and challenge common myths, explore the foundational principles of MTSS, and discover occupation-based strategies that align with population health approaches. Real-world examples will illustrate how OT can support student engagement and participation throughout the school day—across academic, behavioral, and functional domains.

Whether you are just beginning your MTSS journey or seeking to expand your role, this course will provide practical tools and guidelines to help you advocate for and deliver effective, collaborative, and meaningful occupational therapy services in the school setting.

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students

This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, guided note taking, and learning, and practice opportunities.

Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.

Presented by:
Dr. Moira P. Bushell, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA
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Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
  • Define the three tiers of an MTSS structure.
  • Explain at least two methods for building capacity through collaboration with educator colleagues within an MTSS structure.

What OTs and OTAs are saying about Moira's courses

"This would be great for school based OTPs as it is informative with meeting the needs of children, parents, school staff, and working with other disciplinary team to achieve the overall goal for the child success."

OTA Course Participant for School-based Goals for OT Practitioners

" This was fantastic...clear, concise, and effective! I wish it was on a loop for me to hear going into work everyday during IEP season. I want my colleagues and admin to see this video to help support some points I've tried to make in the past when writing and collabing on goals. THANK YOU!!!"

OT Course Participant for School-Based Goals for OT Practitioners

"I would recommend this course because it provides a thorough explanation of goal writing in a school setting and all that is involved in this process. "

OT Course Participant for School-based Goals for OT Practitioners

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Dr. Moira P. Bushell, OTD, MEd, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA
AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics
Certified Reinvention Associate
AOTA Volunteer Leadership Development Committee Chairperson
Aspire OT Instructor

Course: School-based Goals for OT Practitioners: Writing Strength-Based, Measurable, Collaborative, and Participation-focused Goals for Students

ABCs of Education Policy: Opportunities and Impacts for School System OT Practitioners

Leveling Up School Success: OT’s Role in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Dr. Moira P. Bushell has made a profound and lasting impact on school-based occupational therapy through over a decade of dedicated clinical practice and influential leadership. She has served in key roles on both state and national committees focused on advancing best practices in school-based OT. Her areas of focus include education law, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and developing school leadership among occupational therapy practitioners. Dr. Bushell is also the founder of Growth Greenhouse, a company dedicated to providing continuing education, mentorship, and family advocacy to support thriving school communities. A recognized expert in systems change, advocacy, and leadership development, she led the transformation of AOTA’s volunteer nomination process to align with strategic goals and promote inclusive, equity-driven governance. Her unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student-centered practice has empowered thousands of practitioners and improved outcomes for students nationwide. She was recognized in 2025 by the American Occupational Therapy Association with the Recognition of Achievement Award and the Roster of Fellows. Her work continues to elevate the profession and strengthen the communities she serves. 

DISCLOSURES 

Financial: Moira is compensated as an Aspire OT instructor. 

Non Financial: Moira is the owner/operator of Growth Greenhouse.​
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Course Outline

 0 - 5 minutes

6-10 minutes 

11-15 minutes

16-30 minutes

31-45 minutes

46-55 minutes

56-60 minutes

 Introduction and Objectives 

History of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Current MTSS Implementation Best Practice

Tiered Support Explanations

What Implementation Looks Like for Occupational Therapy

Case Studies

Questions & Wrap Up
Completion Requirements
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In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Payment of the course in full
  • Attend webinar in its entirety
  • Complete Attestation of Attendance
  • Pass the course exam with a score of 70% or greater
  • Complete the Post Course Evaluation
Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.  Partial credit will not be issued.  
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