CTC BLOG

Over the coming months, I’ll be intentionally stepping into conversations with state leaders, education stakeholders, and policymakers to share what therapists in schools are experiencing firsthand — and to better understand how we can support a more sustainable future for school-based therapy services.

“I want the pension.” On the surface, that feels logical. A guaranteed retirement benefit sounds safer than a 401(k). But when you actually compare how retirement systems work — especially for early-career clinicians — the math often favors contract therapy more than people expect.

As an occupational therapist (OT), you have the unique opportunity to empower individuals to live their best lives...