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Foundations for School Readiness: Embedding School Based OT into Elementary (Day 5)

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1.  Which one of the following is an example of a Tier 1 RTI intervention? The OT provides a menu for whole-class kindergarten "Crayon Club" using multi-sensory materials Adapted seating for a specific student who has an IEP Sharing a variety of pencil grips for targeted students in a learning support class A pull-out handwriting group for a special ed student

2.  Current legislation mandates OT can support all learners, with or without disabilities, in their occupations as students under which law or laws? Part B of IDEA The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Both A & C

3.  Early intervening services that fall under the umbrella of RTI/MTSS are provided when OT practitioners: Complete an initial assessment as part of a Ch.14 multi-disciplinary team evaluation Support learners in general education prior to referrals to special education Provide direct OT intervention as part of a student's existing IEP Write a 504 plan for a student to receive consultative OT services

4.  All first grade teachers in an elementary school are asked by the building OT to identify two regular ed students in each of their classrooms who have challenges with printing and cutting. Upon identification and parent notification, these students will be placed in small, short-term episodic groups led by the OT to focus on these occupations. This is an example of which Tier of Intervention? Tier 5 Tier 2 Tier 1 Tier 3

5.  The most recent legislation naming OTs as "Specialized Instructional Support Personnel" is: Wright's Law Chapter 15, Section 504 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) No Child left Behind (NCLB)

6.  AOTA currently endorses a paradigm shift away from what type of practice model in school-based therapy? The Model of Human Occupation Educational model of workload KAWA Model Medical model of caseload

7.  What should school-based OT practitioners do prior to implementing RTI/MTSS strategies in their school settings? Review their state practice acts to be certain that the language in their licensure laws aligns with providing RTI/MTSS services Ask their colleagues if they are implementing RTI/MTSS service Provide whole class lessons to kindergartners on pencil grip Give an in-service to teachers on adapted writing paper

8.  Which one of the following would be considered a benefit of OT practitioners participating in RTI/MTSS initiatives within their school settings? School administrators will order less assistive technology equipment It eliminates the need for all standardized assessment OTs can support students in general ed before they are referred for special ed School-Based OT practitioners need higher caseloads

9.  A 2015 study published in AJOT by Dr. Denise Donica provided research evidence for which one of the following: Exposure to a multisensory keyboarding program in kindergarten Embedding OT into general education to align with principles of RTI Using pencil grips with 2nd graders to improve printing d) Integrating executive functioning strategies into a third grade classroom

10.  Why is embedding OT into elementary schools significant to contemporary school-based practice? It expands OT's role beyond providing traditional direct service indicated on student's IEPs and 504 Plans It enables OTs to participate in curriculum development It empowers OTs to support RTI/MTSS initiatives within their school settings All of the above