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Appendix 3.7

Jose P. Joint Strategic Plan
June 2004

Capacity Building
Occupational Therapists

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Jose P. Joint Strategic Plan
June 2004

Capacity Building
Occupational Therapists

Goal: Increase in the number of occupational therapists available for employment at NYCDOE.

Issue/Initiative

Expected Outcomes

Positive changes in policies, procedures or practices

Performance Indicator

Measures movement toward achieving outcomes

District Responsibilities

Drawing on resources of the district.

State Targeted Assistance

Engages SED and State resources in support of District

1. Occupational Therapists available for school year employment or contracting at NYCDOE.
Activity Status: New
1. Increased numbers of licensed Occupational Therapists applying for employment or for contractor status at NYCDOE. 1. Increased number of inquiries and hiring of licensed Occupational Therapists at NYCDOE as measured by return of applications. 1. NYCDOE will provide NYSED with recruitment information including financial incentives directed to the recruitment of Occupational Therapists at NYCDOE. NYCDOE will send a mailing providing information on becoming a NYCDOE employee and/or independent provider.
Responsibility: Division for Human Resources/Office of Related and Contractual Services

Time frame: July-August, 2004

Checkpoint: July, 2004 (Peter Byron)

1. NYSED will communicate with new and renewal licensees in Occupational Therapy advising of opportunities at NYCDOE. NYSED will provide names and addresses to NYCDOE for recruitment purposes.
Responsibility: Office of the Professions

(Leslie Templeman/Robert Bentley)

Time frame: Mid-July, 2004. Letter drafted that will be an insert to ongoing registrations and re-registrations. Legal authority will be sought to enable sharing the names and addresses electronically. NYCDOE documents will be added upon receipt and the mailing will be sent to reach the largest number of potential candidates

August 25, 2004 Update:
Discussions held with NYCDOE on August 3, 2004 requesting information on scholarship opportunities and financial incentives for Occupational Therapists. Information will be requested from the Office of Related and Contractual Services for inclusion in the mailing.

November 3, 2004 Update:
Letter under draft review at NYSED.
NYCDOE has undertaken a successful recruitment drive in the Philippines which may result in 100 OTs and PTs available for employment in September 2005.

February 17, 2005 Update:
NYCDOE and NYSED will provide an oral report on the status of this activity.
NYCDOE/DHR together with the Office of Special Education Initiatives completed a recruitment visit to the Philippines and is preparing to bring approximately 100 occupational therapists and physical therapists to the New York City school system in October 2005.

2. Recruitment of Occupational Therapists at an earlier age.
Activity Status: New
2. Enhanced recruitment initiatives in High School and Undergraduate programs. 2. On-going recruitment and outreach to previously untapped groups. 2. NYCDOE will develop and implement recruitment strategy targeted to High School juniors and undergraduate students at IHEs. NYCDOE will implement recruitment of qualified candidates outside New York State.
Responsibility: Division for Human Resources/Office of Related and Contractual Services

Time frame: Ongoing
2. NYSED will disseminate recruitment materials through its networks and technical assistance programs.
Responsibility: Office of the Professions, VESID

(Stan Hansen/Fred DeMay/Kathleen Doyle/Ronnie Hausheer)

Time frame: Ongoing

August 25, 2004 Update:
Discussions held with NYCDOE on August 3, 2004 requesting information on scholarship opportunities and financial incentives for Occupational Therapists. Information will be requested from the Office of Related and Contractual Services for inclusion in the initiatives.

November 3, 2004 Update:
No updates provided.

February 17, 2005 Update:
NYCDOE and NYSED need to further explore how this activity will be carried out.

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Issue/Initiative	Expected Outcomes *Positive changes in policies, procedures or practices*	Performance Indicator *Measures movement toward achieving outcomes*	District Responsibilities *Drawing on resources of the district.*	State Targeted Assistance *Engages SED and State resources in support of District*
1. Occupational Therapists available for school year employment or contracting at NYCDOE. Activity Status: New	1. Increased numbers of licensed Occupational Therapists applying for employment or for contractor status at NYCDOE.	1. Increased number of inquiries and hiring of licensed Occupational Therapists at NYCDOE as measured by return of applications.	1. NYCDOE will provide NYSED with recruitment information including financial incentives directed to the recruitment of Occupational Therapists at NYCDOE. NYCDOE will send a mailing providing information on becoming a NYCDOE employee and/or independent provider. Responsibility: Division for Human Resources/Office of Related and Contractual Services Time frame: July-August, 2004 Checkpoint: July, 2004 (Peter Byron)	1. NYSED will communicate with new and renewal licensees in Occupational Therapy advising of opportunities at NYCDOE. NYSED will provide names and addresses to NYCDOE for recruitment purposes. Responsibility: Office of the Professions (Leslie Templeman/Robert Bentley) Time frame: Mid-July, 2004. Letter drafted that will be an insert to ongoing registrations and re-registrations. Legal authority will be sought to enable sharing the names and addresses electronically. NYCDOE documents will be added upon receipt and the mailing will be sent to reach the largest number of potential candidates
August 25, 2004 Update: Discussions held with NYCDOE on August 3, 2004 requesting information on scholarship opportunities and financial incentives for Occupational Therapists. Information will be requested from the Office of Related and Contractual Services for inclusion in the mailing.
November 3, 2004 Update: Letter under draft review at NYSED. NYCDOE has undertaken a successful recruitment drive in the Philippines which may result in 100 OTs and PTs available for employment in September 2005.
February 17, 2005 Update: NYCDOE and NYSED will provide an oral report on the status of this activity. NYCDOE/DHR together with the Office of Special Education Initiatives completed a recruitment visit to the Philippines and is preparing to bring approximately 100 occupational therapists and physical therapists to the New York City school system in October 2005.
2. Recruitment of Occupational Therapists at an earlier age. Activity Status: New	2. Enhanced recruitment initiatives in High School and Undergraduate programs.	2. On-going recruitment and outreach to previously untapped groups.	2. NYCDOE will develop and implement recruitment strategy targeted to High School juniors and undergraduate students at IHEs. NYCDOE will implement recruitment of qualified candidates outside New York State. Responsibility: Division for Human Resources/Office of Related and Contractual Services Time frame: Ongoing	2. NYSED will disseminate recruitment materials through its networks and technical assistance programs. Responsibility: Office of the Professions, VESID (Stan Hansen/Fred DeMay/Kathleen Doyle/Ronnie Hausheer) Time frame: Ongoing
August 25, 2004 Update: Discussions held with NYCDOE on August 3, 2004 requesting information on scholarship opportunities and financial incentives for Occupational Therapists. Information will be requested from the Office of Related and Contractual Services for inclusion in the initiatives.
November 3, 2004 Update: No updates provided.
February 17, 2005 Update: NYCDOE and NYSED need to further explore how this activity will be carried out.