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Association of Educational Therapists

AET, the national professional association for educational therapists, defines and sets standards for the professional practice of educational therapy.

The Association of Educational Therapists (AET) is the national professional organization dedicated to defining the professional practice of educational therapy, setting standards for ethical practice, and promoting state-of-the-art service delivery through on-going professional development and training programs. AET provides information to the public about educational therapy and facilitates access to educational therapy services. Educational therapists provide intensive, individualized educational interventions for children and adults with learning disabilities and other learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, language processing problems, poor motivation, low academic self-esteem, performance anxiety and poor social, organizational, and/or study skills. Clients may include students needing appropriate school placement or adults needing workplace support. Educational therapists are well versed in formal and informal assessment as well as a wide range of learning methods and strategies. They communicate with significant members of the client’s world, including family members, teachers, other professionals, and employers, for the purpose of developing an understanding of the client’s needs and appropriate ways to provide support.

03/24/2026

📣 AET Members — this is your reminder!

Our Autism Spectrum Disorders Study Group meets virtually on the 4th Friday of every month, and you’re invited!

🗓 Next meeting: Friday March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00am-noon ET / 10:00 - 11:00am CT/ 9:00-10:00am MT/ 8:00-9:00am PT

We dive into:
🧩 Strategies for supporting clients with ASD
🧠 Case discussions
💡 Practical tools you can use right away

Whether you’re new to working with ASD or have years of experience, this is your space to connect, learn, and grow.

✨ All AET membership levels welcome
✨ No RSVP necessary
✨ Come as you are
🔗 Find the login details on the AET website in the events calendar.

Professional development + community support = a pretty great way to spend a Friday.

03/18/2026

Our AET Book Study Group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month, and it’s a great way to stay inspired and connected.

Here’s how it works:
📖 Every few months we choose a professional education book
📚 We read 3–4 chapters each month
💬 Then we meet to discuss the ideas and how they apply to educational therapy
Topics range from reading and math to executive functioning, writing, and social-emotional learning.

🗓 Next meeting: Friday March 20
⏰ Time: 12:30-2:00pm ET // 11:30am-1:00pmCT // 10:30am-noon MT //9:30 - 11:00am PT

**3/20/26 discussion will be based on the book The Motivation Mindset Workbook (Braaten & Bush) and will focus on activities we do with clients related to motivation and mindset.

**Starting in April, our discussion will be based on the book Rebuilding Students Learning Power: Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice (Zaretta Hammond)

✨ VSGs are open to all AET membership levels
✨ No RSVP required
✨ Great conversation guaranteed
🔗 Login details are on the Events Calendar on the AET website https://aetonline.org/

Think of it as professional development… with a book club vibe.

03/13/2026

We’re excited to announce that the Call for Proposals for the AET 48th Annual Conference is now open!

This is your opportunity to share your insights, expertise, and innovative ideas with a dynamic and engaged professional community.

We’re looking for fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and actionable knowledge that will inspire and inform our audience. Whether you're an experienced presenter or bringing a new voice to the conversation, we welcome submissions from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

Conference Dates: November 6–8, 2026
Format: Virtual

Proposal Submission Deadline:
Thursday, April 30 at 11:59 PM PT

If you’re not planning to present, please make a positive impact by helping us spread the word by sharing this call with your network of speakers, colleagues, and mentors who may have valuable insights to contribute.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and building an inspiring conference program together!
https://www.aetonline.org/aet-conference-home

03/10/2026

Love research… but prefer discussing it with actual humans instead of highlighting it alone at your desk? 😄
Join the AET Research Article Study Group!
Each month we choose an open-access educational research article and gather to discuss:
🧠 What the research says
💡 What it means for educational therapists
🔎 How we might apply the findings in practice
📅 Meets virtually on the 2nd Friday of each month
🗓 Next meeting: March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 - 11:00am PT /10:30am-noon MT/11:30am-1:00pmCT// 12:30-2:00pm ET

All AET members at every membership level are welcome — whether you love research, are curious about it, or just want help translating “academic language” into real-world strategies.
Because research is always better when someone else has also read the article.

✨ No RSVP required — just log in and join us!
🔗 Find the login information on the Event Calendar on the AET website.

03/10/2026

📣 AET Members — Got thoughts? Questions? Random educational therapy ideas floating around your brain?

Perfect. That’s exactly what the 2nd Friday Open Forum Study Group is for.

📅 We meet on the 2nd Friday of each month

🗓 Next session: Friday 3/13/26

⏰ 8:00am-9:00 PT/9:00-10:00am MT/10:00-11:00am CT/ 11:00am-noon ET

What do we discuss?

Honestly… anything related to educational therapy or AET.

🧠 Case questions

💡 Teaching strategies

📚 Professional resources

🤔 Big ideas about the field

If it relates to educational therapy, it’s welcome.

All AET membership levels can join — from brand new members to seasoned pros.

🚫 No RSVP

💻 Just log in and join the conversation

🔗 Login details in the events calendar on the AET website

Because sometimes the best professional learning happens in a great conversation.

03/05/2026

Breaking News!
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 AET Annual Conference is opening soon, and we can’t wait to see what our brilliant community has to share. Start thinking about the strategies, insights, and stories you could bring to the conference—and tag or encourage a colleague who should submit, too!

03/05/2026

🌐 Supporting clients virtually? You’re not alone!

Join fellow AET members for our monthly E-Practice Study Group, where we explore the ins and outs of working with clients online.

📅 We meet on the first Friday of each month
🗓 Next session: Friday March 6
⏰ 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00 - 10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

This informal virtual gathering is a space to:
💬 Share what’s working
🧩 Problem-solve challenges
📚 Exchange tools and resources
✨ Grow your confidence in online practice

All AET membership levels are welcome — from students to seasoned professionals.

No RSVP necessary — just show up!
🔗 Login details can be found here https://aetonline.org/events/regional-study-groups or in the events calendar on the AET website

Let’s connect, collaborate, and keep improving our virtual craft together.

03/03/2026

Virtual Study Group (VSG) Schedule for March 2026

* 1st Friday 3/6/26 “e-practice” VSG: from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

* 1st Friday 3/6/26 “New to ET” VSG: from 1:00 - 2:00pm PT // 2:00 - 3:00pm MT // 3:00 - 4:00pm CT //4:00-5:00pm ET. This VSG is a facilitated discussion on topics specifically for AET members who are new to Educational Therapy (Student and Associate members).

* 2nd Friday 3/13/26: “Open forum” VSG from 8:00-9:30am PT // 9:00-10:30am MT // 10:00 - 11:30am CT // 11:00am - 12:30pm ET.

* 2nd Friday 3/13/26: the “Research Article” VSG will be meeting at the new time/day, the 2nd Friday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00am PT // 10:30am - noon MT // 11:30am - 1:00pm CT //12:30 - 2:00pm ET. March's Article will be " Planning and Implementing Effective Language and Reading Comprehension Instructional Techniques for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cognitive Disabilities." Check the event calendar listing for the article links.

*3rd Friday “Book Discussion” VSG from 9:30 - 11:00am PT // 10:30am - noon MT // 11:30am - 1:000pm CT //12:30 - 2:00pm ET. We will be finishing up our discussion and resource sharing based The Motivation Mindset Workbook.

*4th Friday 3/27/26: “ASD-focused” VSG from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

All VSGs are open to all members of AET. No RSVP is necessary. Each VSG has its own unique Zoom meeting ID/login. Please check the AET events calendar for the Zoom links for each meeting topic and the most recent schedule updates.

02/24/2026

Got questions about working with clients with ASD?
Have strategies to share?
Want to connect with other professionals who get it?

Then it’s time to join the AET ASD Virtual Study Group!
📅 We meet virtually on the 4th Friday of each month
🗓 Next up: Friday Feb. 27
⏰ 8:00-9:00am PT/9:00-10:00am MT/10:00 - 11:00am CT/11:00am-noon ET

No RSVP.
No pressure.
No awkward icebreakers.

Just thoughtful conversation about Autism Spectrum Disorders, practical strategies, and the realities of supporting diverse learners.
Open to all AET members at every membership level — because professional growth doesn’t have a rank requirement. 😉

🔗 More info on the Events Calednar on the AET website or grab the login info here: https://aetonline.org/events/regional-study-groups
Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe your favorite coffee mug. ☕

02/10/2026

Weekly Virtual Study Group (VSG) reminder

Friday 2/13/26 there are two VSGs!

Join us for a post-workshop discussion from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00 - 10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am-noon ET. We will be talking about take-aways and resources from the Katie Hurley workshop (1/31/26). All AET members are welcome to join, whether they attended the workshop or not.

Join us from 9:30 - 11:00am PT // 10:30am - noon MT // 11:00am - 1:30pm CT // 12:30 - 2:00pm ET to discuss this month's research article, Getting at How: Testing Mediating Factors in the Relationship Between Morphological Awareness and Reading Comprehension in Grade 1

Zoom meeting links and additional information (including article link) are available on the AET website in the Events Calendar.

02/02/2026

AET February Programming Reminder

We hope to see you at one (or all) of the programming events this month! For more information on any of the events listed, visit the events calendar on the AET website.

Friday 2/6/26 AET Webinar: The Journey of an ET - Panel Discussion, features educational therapists at every stage; from retiring and school-based practice to private practice, group practice, and medical leave. Through candid conversation, they’ll share insights that normalize change, highlight growth, and support a sustainable, meaningful professional journey.

Virtual Study Groups (VSG)
* 1st Friday 2/6/26 New to ET VSG: from 1:00 - 2:00pm PT // 2:00 - 3:00pm MT // 3:00 - 4:00pm CT //4:00-5:00pm ET. This VSG is a facilitated discussion on topics specifically for AET members who are new to Educational Therapy (Student and Associate members).

* 2nd Friday 2/13/26: *special topic VSG* - Reflection and Discussion of the January 31 Katie Hurley Workshop will take place from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET. All AET members are welcome to join us for a post-workshop discussion about A Day with Katie Hurley.
* 2nd Friday 2/13/26: the Research Article VSG will be meeting at the new time/day, the 2nd Friday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00am PT // 10:30am - noon MT // 11:30am - 1:000pm CT //12:30 - 2:00pm ET. February's Article will be "Getting at How: Testing Mediating Factors in the Relationship Between Morphological Awareness and Reading Comprehension in Grade 1." Check the event calendar listing for the article links.

*4th Friday 2/27/26:ASD-focused VSG from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

All VSGs are open to all members of AET. No RSVP is necessary. Each VSG has its own unique Zoom meeting ID/login. Please check the AET events calendar for the Zoom links for each meeting topic and the most recent schedule updates.

02/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended today’s AET Workshop with Dr. Katie Hurley. Fabulous day of learning, growth and engagement.

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