PT Professional Development for Educators
Support students in your classroom with PT strategies
Presented by AIU Phystical Therapists
Enhance your team’s ability to support student mobility, access, and engagement across the school environment. These dynamic workshops, facilitated by expert school-based PTs, deliver real-world techniques designed for immediate implementation.
Explore the possibilities! Contact us for more information and to schedule your session.
Game On! Recess Revamp: PE & Recess Made Easy
Turn recess and PE into an exciting adventure for every student! In this session, we’ll reimagine traditional recess and physical education with fresh, creative, and accessible ideas that ensure all kids are included, engaged, and moving. Learn how to adapt games and activities to meet diverse needs while promoting physical fitness, social skills, and fun. Whether you’re working with large groups or individual needs, you’ll walk away with practical tools to make recess and PE more inclusive, enjoyable, and easier to manage. Get ready to make playtime the highlight of the day!
Date: Wednesday, November 19 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. or Friday, March 6 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: AIU Central Office
Lift, Shift, & Stay Swift: Mastering Transfers!
Ready to master the art of safe, efficient, and smooth transfers? In this session, you’ll learn essential techniques for transferring individuals with care and confidence. From basic lifting strategies to advanced body mechanics, we’ll cover the tools and tips needed to ensure both safety and comfort during every transfer. Whether you’re helping someone move from a chair to a wheelchair, or mastering a bed-to-chair transfer, this session will provide hands-on guidance and practical solutions. Get ready to lift, shift, and stay swift while enhancing your skills for seamless, stress-free transfers.
The Brain-Body Connection: Motor Planning & Learning
Unlock the power of movement and the mind! This session dives into the fascinating world of motor planning and learning, where we explore how our brains and bodies work together to develop coordinated movement skills. Learn the science behind motor planning, discover key strategies to help students improve their coordination, and explore techniques for enhancing motor learning through fun and engaging activities. Whether you’re working with young learners or students with motor challenges, this session offers practical tips and creative ways to support motor development and boost confidence, all while strengthening the vital brain-body connection.
Get Active! Bringing Gross Motor into the Classroom
Get ready to shake things up! This session is all about turning your classroom into an active, movement-filled space where students can thrive. Discover fun, simple, and effective ways to incorporate gross motor activities that engage both body and brain. From energizing brain breaks to creative learning games, you’ll explore strategies that promote physical activity while enhancing focus and coordination. Whether it’s through structured exercises or spontaneous movement moments, this session will give you the tools to get your students moving and learning in the most fun ways possible.