The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

Engaging Students: The Role of a Student Involvement Committee

September 18, 2023 Jayson Davies Episode 133
Engaging Students: The Role of a Student Involvement Committee
The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
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The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
Engaging Students: The Role of a Student Involvement Committee
Sep 18, 2023 Episode 133
Jayson Davies

In today's episode, Lisa Lodesky and Kate Schoen discuss their experiences and insights on helping students transition into vocational settings. They share stories, challenges, and successes from their own programs they have created.

Discover the importance of providing diverse options for students, learn about the ability to be inclusive within a therapeutic day school, and gain insights into the transitioning process after graduation. Also, find out about innovative solutions in preparing students for their vocational journeys. 

Get ready to be inspired and educated as we explore innovative solutions to prepare students for their vocational journeys

Listen now to learn the following objectives:


  • Learners will identify the importance of providing vocational opportunities for students to discover interests
  • Learners will understand how to involve the students and teachers to create a more effective learning environment 
  • Learners will identify the benefits of creating realistic job environments, such as a library stand or post office, to foster pre-vocational skills and engagement among students.




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Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together.

Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.com

See you in the next episode!

Show Notes

In today's episode, Lisa Lodesky and Kate Schoen discuss their experiences and insights on helping students transition into vocational settings. They share stories, challenges, and successes from their own programs they have created.

Discover the importance of providing diverse options for students, learn about the ability to be inclusive within a therapeutic day school, and gain insights into the transitioning process after graduation. Also, find out about innovative solutions in preparing students for their vocational journeys. 

Get ready to be inspired and educated as we explore innovative solutions to prepare students for their vocational journeys

Listen now to learn the following objectives:


  • Learners will identify the importance of providing vocational opportunities for students to discover interests
  • Learners will understand how to involve the students and teachers to create a more effective learning environment 
  • Learners will identify the benefits of creating realistic job environments, such as a library stand or post office, to foster pre-vocational skills and engagement among students.




Thanks for tuning in!

Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together.

Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.com

See you in the next episode!