Occupational & Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) in the educational setting focus specifically on assisting students in accessing and participating in their education. OTs and PTs use a variety of activities to help students develop skills, use compensatory strategies, and modify the equipment and/or the environment. Collaboration and education of school personnel is also done to best meet the needs of the students.

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pictures of the SEEC physical and occupational therapy team: Heather, Shauna, Taryn, Brittney, Brooke

ND School-Based OT & PT Conference

2025 north dakota school-based occupational and physical therapy conference register now for october 2 through 3 2025

Join us for the highly anticipated return of the ND School-Based OT/PT Conference—where innovation meets inspiration! This year’s conference is designed to ignite professional growth, deepen collaboration, and bring forward cutting-edge insights from both national leaders and local experts in the field.

We're proud to offer a rich lineup of sessions tailored to elevate your practice and support the critical work being done in school-based settings across North Dakota.

Featured topics include:

  • Ecological assessments in real-world contexts

  • Navigating conflict and mastering difficult conversations

  • Cultivating felt safety in learning environments

  • The power of affirming language

  • Assistive technology in action

Whether you're looking to refine your skills, explore emerging strategies, or connect with fellow professionals, this conference delivers the tools and inspiration you need. Don’t miss out—register today and be part of something exceptional!

Register Here!

Questions?

Email Brooke Tayer or call at 701-997-5766

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Conference Presenters + Session Descriptions

Susan Cecere has over 25 years of experience in schools, both as a provider and an administrator. After retiring from full-time work, she started Sequoia School-based Therapy Solutions, LLC., which offers individual mentoring and professional development to therapy staff and administrators. She is a frequent speaker on various school-based topics and a faculty member of Apply EBP, LLC. and Education Resources, Inc. Cecere is a founding member of the Maryland State OT/PT Steering Committee and an active member of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, APTA, where she previously served as Vice President. She has co-authored two state practice guides, numerous APTA Peds Academy fact sheets, and a book chapter on IDEA Under Parts B & C in “Guide to Pediatric Physical Therapy: A Clinical Approach.” Cecere resides in Cape Charles, Virginia.

2025 ND School-Based OT/PT Conference Session Descriptions (Cecere):

Susan Cecere, PT, MHS photo

Kristin Jones, OT, Kristin Jones is a Neurodivergent occupational therapist and has been practicing for 24 years, the past 14 years at the Community School of Davidson, a K-12 public charter school. She recently took a break from school therapy to homeschool her daughter with Down Syndrome. Kristin graduated from Misericordia University in 2000 with her Masters of Occupational Therapy and has worked in early intervention, a sensory-based outpatient clinic, schools, and as a feeding therapist. Kristin is an adjunct faculty member at Misericordia University, is a faculty member with Education Resources Inc., and has developed presentations for the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective non-profit organization. Kristin has a passion for listening to Autistic lived experiences, neurodiversity, and the latest research in brain development to translate this information for teachers to apply in the classroom.

2025 ND School-Based OT/PT Conference Session Descriptions (Jones):

Kristin Jones, MS, OTR/L