OHI was developed as a disability area by the US Department of Education as a result of recognizing how health conditions can impact student learning and behavior. This workshop will review eligibility resources and requirements, including best practice for completing a comprehensive special education evaluation. Other programming options, including the use of related services to support students, will be discussed.

Presenters:

Michelle Silverman, OTD, OTR, ATP is an Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with a focus on occupational therapy, physical therapy and assistive technology. She has 30 years of clinical and supervisory experience in schools, pediatric clinics, and at the university level. Michelle led students and programming as the director of the Assistive Technology and Accessible Design Certificate program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Eva Kubinski, MS, School Administration Consultant, WI DPI Eva has worked as an educator and trainer at the state and national level for the past 30 years. She provides training and support in the areas of specially designed physical education; assessment and comprehensive evaluations; working with medical professionals; pre-service educator preparation program reviews, cross-categorical licensing, and the unique needs of American Indian students with IEPs. Eva is the state program consultant for the areas of: Orthopedic Impairment (OI), Other Health Impairment (OHI), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Prior to joining the Department of Public Instruction, Eva worked for ten years at a federally funded.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the eligibility requirements for Other Health Impairment.

Participants will understand the basics of a comprehensive evaluation.

Participants will know where to find useful resources when it comes to health issues, including related service options.