LIVE Q&A, Study Session, Group Mentoring
OT Collaborative
"Sensory Integration & Processing in the Schools"
The Occupational Therapy Collaborative of Sensory Integration in the Schools is an initiative to explore the best practices of occupational therapy services and sensory integration within educational settings.
Grounded in the principles of Ayres Sensory Integration®, the collaborative works to align sensory strategies and intervention with school-based frameworks such as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and 504 Plans. The focus is on building knowledge and confidence among school-based occupational therapists to improve student participation and foster environments that support regulation, attention, engagement, and learning.
This collaborative is facilitated by Kareen Robbins, an AOTA Approved Provider. She is an OTR who is formally trained in sensory integration (SIPT Certification) with over 36 years of experience applying Ayres SI® in the school setting.
This is not an AOTA-approved course. It does apply to NBCOT license renewal and many state license renewals. If you are unsure if you can use these contact hours towards license renewal, please email kareenrobbinsot@gmail.com.
Facilitator: Kareen Robbins MS, OTR/L, SIPT
Cost: $120 (6 contact hours or 3 PDUs)
An interactive document will be provided through the learning platform before each session to submit questions. Questions can also be emailed to kareenrobbinsot@gmail.com and asked during the sessions. The question-and-answer format will promote learning and discussion of the implementation of Ayres SI® principles in the school setting.
Please note: No refunds are available once the collaborative begins. If you cannot attend a session or complete the collaborative, you will be able to access a document with all the questions, answers, and guidance for that session.
Group Rate: When registering 5 or more participants, use code: Group15 for 15% off the total cost.
Purchase orders are accepted. Please click on the link below, complete the form, and you will be invoiced accordingly. Ensure all participants' email addresses are correct for accurate registration by Kareen's team.
Learning Goals are directly aligned with the strengths and needs of the participants. Areas that may be discussed but are not inclusive to discussions are:
How to Implement Ayres SI® in the School Setting
Integrating Sensory Integration principles into MTSS
Best Practices of Assessing Sensory Skills within the Educational Occupational Therapy Assessment
Best Practices for Sensory Integration Interventions in the School Setting
Challenges, Barriers, and Successes of Sensory Integration
The outcome will be increased knowledge and understanding of Ayres SI® in the school setting, refined clinical reasoning skills, and increased confidence in applying knowledge to clinical practice immediately.
Scheduled Dates:
* Winter Session
Thursday, February 26 and March 5 & 12, 2026
6:30 pm-8:30 pm EST
* Summer Session
Tuesdays August 11, 18 & 25, 2026
6:30am-8:30 pm EST
All courses are presented with the instructional methods, lecture, collaborative group learning, and case studies while incorporating kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learning styles. The delivery format is Distance Learning through the Zoom Platform and delivered in both interactive and independent formats.
Continuing education credit (certificate) is awarded with completion of all activities within the learning activity, attendance, a 70% passing grade for learning assessments, and completion of the course evaluation.
Kareen Robbins & Associates, LLC declares that there are no non-financial or financial interests that relate to the presentation of this topic or the mention of materials. Professional development is primarily focused on evidence-based and occupation-centered practice and not product or service promotion.
Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L, is compensated as the sole proprietor of Kareen Robbins and Associates, LLC. She is the creator of The Sensory Processing Clinical Observations©2021. This is not a product that is sold to the public, or the creator receive any financial compensation for. It has been developed with the intention of developing clinical reasoning skills of OTs in the assessment of children with sensory processing challenges.