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Capstone Lecture Series

 

 

Join us for our OTD Capstone Lecture Series.

The Capstone Lecture Series is one of the primary ways the OTD program engages with the broader OT community. Through these presentations, doctoral scholars share the knowledge, skills, and experiences developed throughout the capstone process while highlighting evidence-informed projects aimed at advancing practice, education, and community engagement.

Monday, November 2, 2026

Saadatu White, MOT, OTR/L
Equipping Early-Career OTs for Success in School-Based Settings: Evaluation of a Continuing Education Program
6:00 PM EST
Registration:
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Jeanette Kunz, MOT, OTR/L
Factors Influencing Dismissal from Occupational Therapy During Young Adult Transition
7:00 PM EST
Registration:
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Kristin Worgess, MOT, OTR/L
Bridging the Gap: Identifying Facilitators and Barriers for Early-Career School-Based Occupational Therapy Practitioners
6:00 PM EST
Registration:
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Fay Burgess Backert, MOT, OTR/L
Elementary High-Needs Students and the Continuum of Academic Care: What is the Impact of Out-of-School Programs?
6:00 PM EST
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Christina Rojas, MOT, OTR/L
Empowering Hispanic Caregivers of Autistic Children to Advocate for School-Based and Community Supports
6:00 PM EST
Registration:
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Charmaine Millar, MOT, OTR/L
Social and Emotional Learning Through a Holistic Lens: A Continuing Education Course
7:00 PM EST
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

 Thursday, November 5, 2026

Pei-Shan Hsieh, MOT, OTR/L
Empowering Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Supporting Autistic Youth During Transitions
7:00 PM EST
Registration:
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Friday, November 6, 2026

Adreana Beaumont, MOT, OTR/L
Collaboration Strategies for Contextual Occupational Therapy Services in the School Setting: A Continuing Education Course
6:00 PM EST
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Lauryn Moroney, MOT, OTR/L
AdOpTion Reimagined: Improving OT Competence in Adoption Support
7:00 PM EST
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Monday, November 9, 2026

Adria Van Asten, MOT, OTR/L
Impact of the All IncludEd Toolkit on Educational Support Personnel's Knowledge and Understanding of Neurodiversity
7:00 PM EST
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Free CEUs

Attendees will receive a letter of attendance via email that may be submitted toward recertification and/or licensure renewal requirements. Please note that NBCOT and state licensure-specific requirements may apply.

Each public presentation is approximately 30 minutes in length and includes time for questions and discussion.


Bay Path’s post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is designed for busy professionals, allowing students to complete their degree while maintaining a work-life balance. It is designed to help licensed Occupational Therapists remain competitive in the ever-changing landscape of their profession by expanding their knowledge, skills, and experience to become dynamic clinical scholars. Tracks are available in Administration, Advanced General Practice, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health, Productive Aging, and Public Health.