| Area | Measurable goal for the Specific Skill you will develop in each area | Benchmark measurement (minimal expectations and how will you know you achieved goal) | Strategies you will use to achieve goal (list up to 3 feasible strategies for each goal) | Timeline | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-based, client centered practice | I will identify, read, and integrate up to 3 peer-reviewed journals written on new interventions for pediatrics and/or mental health. | Read and integrate 1-2 peer-reviewed journal in the problem based learning course every semester to ensure comprehension and application of the information. | Relate these interventions to relevant course information to ensure comprehension and application. Work with professor to identify a reliable and valid peer-reviewed journal. Read peer-reviewed articles published in different journals. | By May 2025, I will identify and read at least 2 peer-reviewed journals to read. By December 2025, I will read and integrate these interventions to learned course work. By May 2026, I will identify an area in fieldwork where one of these interventions may be relevant. | |
| Support state & national OT associations | I will present a workshop or poster with an instructor and/or peer in at least one Connecticut or Massachusetts OT association conference. | I will find 1 SIS event about pediatrics and/or mental health to attend. | Collaborate with professionals who focus on the pediatrics and/or mental health field to find a topic to present on. Look on MAOT or ConnOTA calendar for presentations on pediatrics and/or mental health. I will work with other peers and colleagues to create a presentation on a relevant topic in the pediatrics and/or mental health intervention area. | December 2025 attend other peer or instructors workshop or poster presentation April 2026 present in at least 1 workshop and/or poster | |
| OT leadership | I will be the ConnOTA Representative of SOTA. | Host 1 fundraiser and/or event a semester for the club. | Connect with a ConnOTA board member Collaborate with the former ConnOTA rep. of the club for tips and resources Create an advocacy event plan to aid in running event | November 2025 | |
| Develop culturally responsive, relevant, and cost-effective interventions | I will identify one culturally and cost-effective intervention for population working with based on learned content. | Identify and reflect on at least 1 cost-effective and culturally responsive intervention used in Guatemala service trip. | Research the culture and socioeconomic status of the population being visited Learn about the costs of common interventions needed in populations being visited Make a list of necessary tools and supplies that may be needed for learned interventions that can be brought to this destination. | October 2025 | |
| Collaborative teamwork skills with OTs, other professionals, clients, and families | Meet with other professionals once a week to discuss patient status and progress in fieldwork | Attend all offered IPE events. | Review other professions scope of practice with the population in fieldwork setting Meet with fieldwork supervisor regularly to go over progress together Work on communication and presentation skills in classes with peers and professors. | December 2025 attend all IPE events offered. During Level I Fieldwork (February 2025- December 2025) sit in on meetings with other professions During Level II Fieldwork (January 2026- August 2026) participate in meetings with other professionals. | |
| Personal value, bias, or belief you will change/evolve | Regularly complete continual bias self-assessments | Write a journal reflection on bias after attending 2 COTAD events and Guatemala service trip. | Seek out relevant assessments to complete Find a journal and a peer to talk about reflections of self-bias with. Volunteer at different culture, race, and/or gender events. Learn about different cultures and religions that have an influence on their access and beliefs in healthcare Use TUOS skills at all times to ensure neutral expressions and views. | By October 2025 attend at least 1 global service trip. By August 2026 provide services to a variety of different cultures, genders, and/or religions. |