The Virginia
Occupational Therapy Education Council
Teagan McKay, OTS
Mary Baldwin University
2026
The Bigger Picture:
OT Education in Virginia
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A Growing Community of OT Programs
Each of these programs is preparing the next generation of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
11% - 19%
Is the projected growth in the field of occupational therapy over the next 10 years. This begins with you.
Why Collaboration Matters
Shared ideas
Stronger education
Professional community
What is the Virginia OT Education Council?
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Our Mission
The Virginia Occupational Therapy Education Council is a collaborative network of occupational therapy educators, practitioners, and students across Virginia.
Our goal is to strengthen fieldwork and capstone experiences by building partnership, sharing resources, and supporting innovative educational practices.
Who We Serve and Who Participates
Transitioning from didactic education to experiential learning can be a challenging shift. We provide resources to support these changes and for their futures as educators and mentors.
We support practitioners through offering continuing education opportunities and providing resources for their experiences as current or future educators and mentors.
Whether a new or experienced educator, we provide resources for them and their students to use during the didactic portion of their educational journey.
OT/OTA Students
OT/OTA Practitioners
OT/OTA Educators
For Students, Practitioners, and Educators
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Resources for Students
The “must know” information for each major practice setting
Setting Toolkits
Utilizing Feedback
Capstone Repository
Post-Grad Tips
Improve fieldwork performance through effective use of feedback
Innovative projects to help generate future capstone ideas
To be fully prepared for the job application and interview process after graduation
Resources for Practitioners
To support growth in becoming an educator through effective supervision strategies
Supervising Students
Providing Feedback
Continuing Education
Capstone Mentoring
Improve students’ fieldwork performance through providing effective feedback
To enhance your role in students’ educational journeys
How to support students on during their capstone experience
Resources for Educators
Guiding students in preparing for unfamiliar fieldwork and capstone experiences
Preparing Students
Innovative Strategies
Continuing Education
Class Resources
Presentations on innovative teaching methods to best support students
To enhance your role as an educator and mentor for students
Modules and research studies to include in your class curriculum
What This Means for You and for OT
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The Bottom Line
Greater collaboration
Greater access
Greater opportunities
between current and future professionals across Virginia
to connect beyond your program through engagement and continuing education
to shared knowledge and ideas with exposure to statewide initiatives
“Collaboration today strengthens the profession of tomorrow”
QUESTIONS?
Thanks!
Contact Us!
Email: vaotfwc@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/vaotec/about-us
Instagram: @vaotecouncil
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