Permanent .8 to 1.0 PUF OT position- Sturgeon Public School Division

If you want to work with preschool children in a positive, play-based, Reggio-inspired school environment, and you have pediatric experience, we want you!

We have an amazing OT team, and an excellent multidisciplinary team that supports children in preschool classrooms.

This permanent .8 position, has the potential for an increase in hours to full-time. Apply online at the Sturgeon Public School Division website (see attachment).

Sturgeon School Division is a small rural school division, directly north of Edmonton, from a town called Rivere Que Barre to the west, and extending north-east to the town of Redwater. Our school division Central Office is in Morinville (9820- 104th Street, Morinville), a town just north of St. Albert on Highway 2. It is a lovely short rural commute!

Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions!

Warm regards,

Anita  Ferri  

Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Sturgeon School Division

(780) 934-7937

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Teacher's Workshop - "A Sense-ational Experience"

Life Skills Program for Teens?

I am wondering if anyone has a link or contact to share for a 'pre-made/packaged' life skills program for teens (gr 7-12) that could be offered in schools?

There are a number of students in various school divisions looking for such a program to deliver with students with varying abilities and diagnosis.

If anyone has any information to share- it would be appreciated!

Thank you!!

Kristin Ward

kristin.wardot@gmail.com

Looking for a Pediatric Dietitian/Nutritionist with G-Tube Experience

I am looking for a Pediatric Dietitian/Nutritionist with experience with blended tube feeds for a kiddo with ASD. Someone located within the Edmonton area would be ideal, but we are open to anyone located in Alberta at this point. The family is willing to pay privately. 

If you have any leads, please contact Camille Bailey at camille.dube.ot@gmail.com or 780-217-8865. Thanks in advance!

Camille Bailey (Dubé), M.Sc.OT(C), B.Ed

Registered Occupational Therapist

Parkland County, AB 

Phone: (780) 217-8865

Kim Barthel Mentorship Program

Kim Barthel Presents: Moving to Higher Ground: Pediatric Therapist Mentorship January 14-18, 2019 in Grand Prairie

Information can be found here.

School Function Assessment Question

I have not used the School Function Assessment as part of the application for PUF funding as of late.   Does Alberta Learning accept the School Function Assessment as the key assessment for PUF qualification?   For example weak outcome on this assessment in combination with a mild language delay and ongoing motor and social participation difficulties.

Helen Jones

hjonesot@shaw.ca

Occupational Therapist 

Upcoming Yoga Training in Edmonton

YogaKids International: Level 1 Foundations Training
Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th at Navina Yoga Studio Edmonton AB

Inspired by educational theorists Howard Gardner and Maria Montessori, our Level 1 Foundations Training takes a whole-child approach — and integrates math, science, literacy, art, music and more. The approach is fun, empowering and fully capable of reaching students of all ages and abilities.

This event, held in areas around the world, introduces attendees to the YogaKids’ one-of-a-kind way of teaching mindfulness and yoga to children. The program is more than just poses. It blends traditional yoga and its benefits with theories of multiple learning styles in a comprehensive, imaginative, and playful approach to education. This revolutionary approach, developed by YogaKids founder, yoga-pioneer/ educator/author Marsha Wenig, has been helping children — along with adults — discover the pleasures and benefits of yoga for over 27 years.

Foundations Training events are for anyone wanting to give the gift of mindfulness and movement to children: educators, parents, occupational therapists, speech therapists, yoga teachers, and other child-focused professionals. No yoga experience is required.

Our program has been endorsed by Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Andrew Weil, and Jean Houston, Ph.D. It is the original training program of its kind

More info and to registeration is at www.yogakids.com

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONAL AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES INC.

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Calgary, AB 

F/T position with Pace Kids

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Full-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Pacekids Programs is looking for an experienced, energetic and dynamic pediatric Occupational Therapist based out of the North Pacekids Location (808 55th Ave NE), to work within our ECS program and within families’ homes in the Calgary area. The position is full-time and requires availability on weekdays and weeknight evenings until 6:00pm.