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Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
E-NEWS Update
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The Section on Pediatrics Is Now the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Inc
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The proposed bylaw edits presented at the Section on Pediatrics Business Meeting at the Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim have passed. These edits included a new name for the section. The APTA Board has approved the name change and our Articles of Incorporation have been updated. Over the next year, the Academy will be working to update all our materials, create a new logo, and launch a campaign to notify vested constituents about the change. As mentioned in previous notices about this, changing the section's name does not affect the section's relationship with APTA; the section will remain a component and section of APTA, as it has always been.
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Seeking Academy Grant Submissions: Due April 1
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The Academy will accept grant proposals for Mentored Grant applications (Up to $10,000) through April 1. (Additional grants will be accepted through September 1.) All grants may be on any topic relevant to pediatric physical therapy. Refer to the Academy Pediatric Research Agenda for general topics and guidance. The dollar amount associated with each grant type is the maximum award. Applicants are encouraged to request the smallest amount required to complete their project, to the highest caliber possible. Please visit the Research page of the website for further details. Questions may be directed to the Research Committee's Grants Vice Chair Julia Looper, PT, PhD.
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Registration for Innovations in School-Based Practice Course Open Through June 30
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The Innovations in School-Based Practice Course will be held July 29-30 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This course will highlight advanced practice issues as well as foundational information. The sessions will provide information on decision making and the delivery of physical therapy services to support the educational program for all students with disabilities. Nationally recognized speakers will address federal laws, the provision of school-based physical therapy services, and innovations in practice.) For more information or to register, visit the Academy's Professional Development page.
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Online Course Through the Learning Center: Register Now for Laws & Policies of School-Based Physical Therapy (8-week Learning Path, June 20-August 15, 2016)
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Do you work with kids in a school-based setting? If so, you'll want to take this excellent cohort class. This is a unique opportunity to work in a personalized learning environment with our experts Mary Jane K Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, and Amy Barr, PT, DPT. They will guide you through the nuts and bolts of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and teach you about eligibility, service delivery, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and the role of physical therapy as a related service. This course is designed specifically for school-based physical therapists that want a high-quality learning experience. Our fast-paced course includes 4 self-directed learning modules, instructor-led discussion board, 5 required synchronous virtual meetings, and narrated presentations. Join a community of passionate professionals who will be learning how to implement new ideas into their school-based practices with you. Learn more, and then register as soon as you can - space is limited and this course sold out quickly in the past. Please register no later than June 1, 2016, to ensure your textbook arrives before this informative course begins. The course will be $459 for Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Members and will provide 1.7 CEUs.
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IV STEP 2016: Register Today!  |
The Pediatric and Neurology sections are planning for IV STEP (July 14-19, 2016), a summer institute for clinicians, educators, and researchers designed to explore new theory and research evidence related to movement science, and to translate this theory and evidence into physical therapy practice for individuals of all ages with neurologic disorders. IV STEP will foster, guide, and affect neurologic physical therapy practice over the next decade.
IV STEP will focus on four "Ps": Prevention, Prediction, Plasticity, and Participation as they relate to the roles and responsibilities of today's physical therapists. Personal interactions and dialogues will be an integral part of the conference. Active engagement learning experiences will assist participants in exploring, understanding, and applying these principles to their daily practice. IV STEP attendees are expected to serve as change agents for the profession. Registration is on a first-come, first-served online basis. Visit the IV STEP website to register, find our more, or explore sponsorship opportunities. We hope to see you there!
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SoPAC 2016: Deadlines Posted, SoPAC 2015 Handouts Available for Purchase Through April 1
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Mark your calendars for SoPAC 2016, to be held November 11-13, 2016 (preconference courses November 9-10) at the Keystone Resort, north of Denver in Colorado. Information will be posted at www.sopac.us as it becomes available.
Didn't Attend SoPAC 2015? Because one of the goals of SoPAC is to further member education, APTA Section on Pediatrics members are permitted to purchase access to SoPAC 2015 Handouts for $50 (this does not include handout access for preconference courses). Handouts will remain accessible until April 1, 2016. There is no CEU credit for viewing the handouts. Once you submit your credit card information for payment, you will be provided with handout access information. To register to gain access to the handouts, click here.
Seeking Feedback on Tri-My-Best Triathlon: Did you host a Tri-My-Best event after either the St Louis or Pittsburgh SoPAC? If so, we'd like to hear from you about your experience at pediatrics@apta.org.
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View the New PCS Promotional Videos
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Visit the Academy's Professional Development page and click on PCS to view two new PCS promotional videos! Additional PCS-preparation resources may be found on this page as well.
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Article of Interest in PTJ
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Section Mentoring Program
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If you are a seasoned professional and would be available to serve as a mentor - or if you're a practicing PT or PTA hoping to find a mentored, please contact Jennifer Moser to sign up. Please indicate your practice setting, geographical location, and area of mentoring interest (IP, OP, hospital-based, or private practice, NICU, school system- including age ranges, EI - home or center-based, rehab/neuro, CP, DS, ASD, academics, manual therapy, orthotics, dance, NDT, AT, aqua, section leadership, etc) and state of residence.
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Surveys by and for Academy Members
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Advertising
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Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Inc
Cindy Sliwa, Executive Director
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 N Fairfax St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Acedemy of Pediatric Physical Therapy members are automatically members of the International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP) of the World Confederation of Physical Therapists (WCPT). For more information on IOPTP and WCPT, visit www.wcpt.org/ioptp.
Interested in getting more involved? Visit the Academy's Volunteer Page to find out how!
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