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The Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) and California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Service Credential Initiative support a process for occupational therapists (OT) and physical therapists (PT) to obtain credential status with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). OTs and PTs are the only Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) professional services not eligible for a credential.
For the 2024 legislative cycle, OTAC is co-sponsoring AB 2725 which would allow OTs and PTs to pursue administrative credentials in the school system. This bill would allow access to leadership and administrative roles for pediatric occupational therapists practicing in the schools and represents a critical first step towards increased professional equity and opportunity.
For more information, please review our Frequently Asked Questions, where we will be posting updates about the bill status as well as opportunities for advocacy.
Do you have questions? Send us a message.
BRIEF HISTORY
OTAC CPTA Services Credential Initiative History - CTC + Stakeholders | download
OT Credentialing History | download
EDUCATION CODE - EDC
ARTICLE 4. Credential Types [44250 - 44277] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. ) | access
PLAN OF ACTION
How You Can Help
Build awareness of the benefits of an OT PT Services Credential among colleagues, administrators, and agencies.
Share Credential Initiative Information (Meet in person, send letters, email) to LEA Administrators, CTC Members, SELPA Directors, Legislators, Union Representatives
OT/PT Credential Fact Sheet | download
CONTACT INFORMATION
California Legislators | California State Assembly | California Representative
California SELPA Information | https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/caselpas.asp
Commission on Teacher Credentialing | https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/commissioners
CSEA Union Representatives | https://csea.com/get-connected/contact-us
RESOURCES
IDEA Related Services Definition of Occupational Therapy | Section 300.34 https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.34
Guidelines for OT and PT in CA Public Schools | https://www.bot.ca.gov/forms_pubs/otpot_guidelines...
AOTA Fact Sheets School-Based Practice
- School Setting Fact Sheet | download
- Parents Brochure | download
- Children and Youth Fact Sheet | download
- School Administrator Brochure | download
STUDENT DATA- Documentation of the Need for OT and PT
Education Data | accessSpecial Education Data | access
State Performance Plan Data | access