After two years in outpatient pediatrics, I took a leap, packing up my life and moving across the country to a rural town in Northern California for my first role as a school-based OT.


In this new role, I was thrown into an environment where I was the only school OT for miles, and I was juggling a whole new set of responsibilities. While I brought experience from outpatient pediatrics and early intervention, adapting to the demands of school-based practice—working directly in classrooms, collaborating on shared goals, and coordinating with teachers—felt overwhelming and unfamiliar.


Now, after honing my skills across multiple districts and states, I’ve built a robust, adaptable push-in service model. I confidently conduct evaluations within natural environments, ensure compliance with LRE mandates, and create seamless, effective collaborations with teachers and school staff. Today, I love the work I do and feel deeply proud of the impact of in-classroom services.


But I don’t want this confidence to end with me. I want every school OT to feel fully capable of delivering impactful, collaborative, contextualized services.


The truth is, you’re already well on your way—you just might need some guidance to bring everything together.


Instead of spending countless hours figuring it out alone, what would it be like to have a curated course that covers all the practical strategies you need to shift your services into the classroom?


That’s exactly what you’ll find with Pushing for Push-In.


In this course, you'll learn:

  • The research and evidence behind why push-in services benefit students
  • How to articulate the value of in-classroom OT to stakeholders
  • Proven strategies to set yourself up for success in the classroom
  • What to do once you’re there—without stepping into a paraprofessional’s role
  • How to continually refine and improve your collaborative practices
  • Documentation best practices to meet IEP standards


Pushing for Push-In

Pushing for Push-In is a dynamic, self-paced 1.5-hour virtual course, packed with hands-on strategies to elevate your ability to deliver collaborative, contextual OT services. This course is more than just theory—it's an immersive video experience led by a seasoned school OT who has been exactly where you are now and understands the unique demands of school-based practice.


Alongside the course, you'll receive the invaluable Contextual OT Guide—a lifetime-access resource that will help you seamlessly apply these proven strategies in real-world settings from day one.


Throughout the course, you’ll also have access to a private Facebook community, a vibrant support network where you can ask questions, exchange insights, and connect with fellow OTs on the same journey. This group remains available even after you complete the course, providing ongoing support as your practice grows over the years.


Plus, with lifetime access, you can revisit the course whenever you need and complete it at your own pace to earn your certificate of completion.

Course Curriculum

  Welcome to Pushing for Push-In!
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  Companion Guide
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  Video Lecture
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  Final Quiz
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Full Course Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the value of collaboration in the schools
  • Identify strategies for serving students in their natural environments
  • List possible roadblocks and opportunities to shift your practice


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Hi, I’m Devon.


When I was 16 years old, like many people, I had never heard of occupational therapy. But I knew I wanted to do something that helped people, and I had always valued independence. So when OT was described to me on a college visit, I knew I was hearing about my future career.

Now, I've had the pleasure of dipping my toes into most OT settings, but pediatrics has always had my heart. So when the opportunity came to become a travel therapist and work in the school system, I jumped at it.

Little did I know that I was about to be thrown into some of the most stressful, overwhelming, and passionate years of my life. Eventually, I realized that I couldn't let this passion serve me and my students alone – it was something I had to share with people.

That's why I created The Dynamic School OT. These courses and resources are the synthesis of hundreds of hours of practice in this setting combined with a lot of sweat, grit, and tears. It's everything I wish I had when I first started in this setting, and I can't wait to see how it revolutionizes your practice.

Devon Breithart

The registration fee for this course is $99.




When you enroll, you'll get:

  • 1.5 hours of lecture content alone for much less than I charge OTs for mentorship and consulting.
  • a contextual OT services survival guide that you'll use to implement these strategies into your real practice
  • a rockin' community of like-minded school OTs to ask questions and gain inspiration from.
  • lifetime access to course recording and materials for you to review as needed.
  • Best of all, you'll leave this course feeling confident, collected, and ready to deliver effective push-in OT services.


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FAQ


Who is this course for?

This course is for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who are practicing or would like to practice in the U.S. school system.

Can students take this course?

Yes, absolutely! OT/OTA students interested in working in school-based practice are welcome to take this course.

Is this course approved for CEUs?

The Dynamic School OT is an AOTA Approved Provider. This course is approved for 1.5 Contact Hours/.15 CEU. This means that if you are in the US, you can use it for your state and national credential renewals. Per AOTA, this is an introductory-level course.

Participants must watch the video module, review the digital resource, pass the assessment of learning, and complete the post-course survey in order to receive a certificate of completion.

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

If you are outside of the US, this course may count for CEU credit for you as well. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

When and where does the course take place?

The course is completely virtual and self-paced.

At times, a live, virtual version of this course is offered. Join the email list if you'd like to be notified when this takes place!

What instructional methods are used in this course?

This course contains a video lecture + slides. You will also be given an opportunity to apply your knowledge through a post-course assessment. You'll also be given access to a contextual services companion guide that includes interactive components. You'll have lifetime access to view the recording, pass the quiz, and earn your completion certificate.

Can practitioners outside of the U.S. benefit from this course?

Yes, with the caveat that this course is based on the special education system in the U.S. If you're working in schools in a different country, shoot me an email at [email protected] and I can help you decide if this would be helpful for you.

Are scholarships available?

Yes! Our scholarship program has two-pronged criteria:

  1. Be a therapist working in the public school system in the US
  2. Be an underrepresented minority in occupational therapy, including but not limited to:
  3. Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC)
  4. LGBTQIA+
  5. Disabled
  6. First-generation immigrant to the US.

If this sounds like you, please message me with some details about your situation at [email protected].

How do I request accommodations for special needs?

Email me at [email protected] to discuss your needs before registering and I will work with you to provide needed accommodations per the ADA.

What age groups/diagnoses does the course cover?

This course will be relevant for therapists who are working with preschoolers all the way to 21+ post-secondary students. It is also applicable to therapists working with a variety of diagnoses commonly seen in the school system, such as autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, ADHD, developmental delay, etc. If you're not sure if this course will be relevant to your current position/caseload, message me at [email protected] and I'd be happy to answer!

Is there an installment plan available?

At this time, only a single payment is available.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are available within 30 days of enrollment if the course remains unwatched. Please note, CEU certificates will not be issued in this case. For assistance, feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Is group pricing available?

Yes! If your entire department would like to take this course, please email me with the number of therapists interested and I will send you a group price. You can email me at [email protected].

How can I contact you?

Shoot me an email at [email protected] and I'd be happy to answer any questions that aren't listed here!

Disclosures:
Devon Breithart is the owner of The Dynamic School OT and receives a salary.