For Schools

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Who We Partner With

Supporting the whole school community.

Irvine Therapy Services partners with schools, educators, administrators, and school-based support teams to provide professional development rooted in relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming care.

Our goal is to share practical, experience-based strategies that help teams better understand the "why" beneath behavior and support students in feeling regulated, connected, and ready to learn.

Trainings and workshops can be booked live and in person (we come to your school or community) or accessed as pre-recorded options depending on your needs, schedule, and staff availability.

Custom Training Available

In addition to current offerings, we can collaborate with your team to develop a customized training based on your school's needs and our areas of expertise — including sensory processing, interoception, social-emotional development, reading and literacy, AAC, and Gestalt Language Processing.

Topics We Commonly Support

Designed for educators navigating real challenges

Understanding & Responding to Challenging Behaviors

Moving teams from reactive management to connection-first strategies rooted in the "why" beneath behavior.

Supporting Neurodivergent Learners

Practical strategies for inclusive settings — helping every student feel seen, regulated, and ready to participate.

Meaningful Classroom Accommodations

Translating clinical understanding into practical, implementable supports that improve participation and engagement.

Sensory Health, Regulation & Engagement

Building staff understanding of sensory processing and how it shapes attention, behavior, and learning readiness.

Connection, Co-Regulation & Intentional Language

Using relationship and language as tools to support learning, trust, and participation across the school day.

In-Person Workshops Available for Booking

Live, on-site training sessions

Led by our clinicians on-site at schools or other venues — available by booking. Each runs 1–2 hours. These sessions are also listed on our For Schools page under Professional Development.

Live / In-Person
1.5 hours
School Staff & Parents
On-site or Clinic

Using the DIR Approach to Support Challenging Behaviors in Schools

An introduction to the DIRFloortime® model as a framework for understanding and supporting children who display challenging behaviors in the school setting. Helps staff move from reactive management to connection-first strategies.

Live / In-Person
1.5 – 2 hours
School Staff
On-site or Clinic

Playful, Connected, and Regulated: Supporting Challenging Behaviors through Connection, Co-Regulation, and Intentional Language

A practical workshop exploring how connection and co-regulation serve as the foundation for lasting behavior change. Duration is flexible (1.5–2 hours) depending on the group's needs.

Live / In-Person
1 hour
School Staff or Parents
School, Clinic, or Remote

Understanding Sensory Processing and Regulation: Helping Children Feel Calm, Connected, and Ready to Learn

Designed for both school staff and parents, this session builds a foundational understanding of sensory processing and how it affects a child's ability to regulate, focus, and connect throughout the day.

Also Available

Pre-Recorded Workshops

Available on request. Reach out to us for access and pricing.

Pre-Recorded
Beneath Behaviors

Contact us to access this recording.

Pre-Recorded
School-Based Challenging Behaviors

Contact us to access this recording.

Mentorship & Consultation

Deeper support for school-based teams & clinicians

In addition to trainings, Irvine Therapy Services offers mentorship and consultation to support school-based teams and clinicians who want deeper guidance, collaboration, and practical support in real-time school settings.

This service is ideal for:

  • Public, charter, and non-public schools
  • School-based OT and SLP teams
  • Newer clinicians seeking mentorship and confidence in school practice
  • Programs supporting students with complex regulation, behavior, or communication needs
For newer school-based OTs and SLPs, mentorship is provided by the corresponding discipline (OT-to-OT or SLP-to-SLP) to support confidence, clinical reasoning, and practical school-based implementation.

Mentorship may include support with:

Behavior through a sensory & regulation lens Classroom accommodations & routines Neurodivergent learners with connection-based strategies IEP goals, participation & service planning Evaluation interpretation AAC & communication access Literacy & language-based learning School team & caregiver collaboration

Mentorship formats:

1:1 clinician coaching (virtual or in-person)
Case discussion and problem-solving meetings
Classroom or campus observation with follow-up recommendations
Support with evaluation questions, goal writing, and school documentation
Short-term support or ongoing mentorship over time
Interested in Professional Development?

Let's talk about what your school needs.

We are happy to discuss your school's needs and recommend a training, workshop, consultation format, or mentorship plan that best supports your staff and students.