Get schooled in why School-Based Play Therapy is the way to reach kids in PreK-12 settings. Discuss how to best enlist the support of educational stakeholders and document your interventions to support student growth.

Practice interventions that can be used in individual and group settings. Share ideas and ask questions about best practices and evidence-based student support. Get exposed to a brief history of School-based Play Therapy and Play Therapy models that work best in K12 settings for both individuals and groups. Ethical standards, special populations, documentation, and legal aspects specific to school settings will be presented.

Participants will also experience interventions, practice their use, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses relevant to their specific populations and physical settings.

Learning Objectives:

1) Describe 3 key moments in School- based Play Therapy history.

2) Explain the differences between HIPAA & FERPA.

3) Identify when to advocate for a Section 504 plan, IEP, ALP, or MTSS plan.

4) Demonstrate effective use of School- based Play Therapy interventions.

5) Document student academic and social growth due to School-based Play Therapy interventions.

6) Discuss how to effectively advocate for student access to School-based Play Therapy interventions with educational stakeholders.

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