The TOTA 2025 OT and PT Service Delivery in Schools: Policy, Research and Best Practices



This conference is for OT and PT school-based practitioners serving in Texas public schools. Content supports developing practitioner knowledge base regarding service delivery for all struggling learners. Planned sessions will alert attendees to the latest developments in education policy, research and evidence-based practice.

Location: Austin Community College - Eastview Campus 
                 3401 Webberville Rd location in building 8000
                 Austin, TX  78702
Price:     Practitioners (and students) who are a current member of their professional association
               (TOTA or TPTA), will be eligible for a discounted price.
               $180 Members  $230 Non-Member  
Tentative Schedule:  Friday 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM 
                                   Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Anticipated CE/Contact hours - 10.0
Registration will open once the agenda is complete 

  

 

 


2025 Keynote Address - Leslie Smart, OTR, DSc 
Director, Medical and Dental Benefits Policy
Office of Policy. Medicaid/CHIP Services 
Texas Health & Human Services Commission 

Jean Polichino, OTR, MS, FAOTA, Conference Facilitator

Other Confirmed Speakers: 
Sue Cerere, PT, MHS 
Nora Contreras, PTA
Vera Gallagher, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Lou Ann Hintz, PhD, OTR
Hope McCarroll, OTD, OTR, BCP
Catherine Tsang-Wu, OTR, OTD
Irma Pereira, OTR, OTD
Paula Perkins, OTR, OTD, BCP, SCSS

Host Hotel: Located in the Mueller area in Austin, which is just 10 minutes from the campus.  
Courses will not be held at this location.  All conference activities will be held at the ACC Campus.

The Origin Hotel Austin 
1825 McBee Street, Austin 
Texas 78723 
Hotel Reservation Link
Valet Parking @ $34/night or self parking; Self Parking @ $20/night (subject to change).
The self-parking lot is now owned by the hotel.