Association of Educational Therapists

01/30/2026

VSG Schedule for February 2026

* 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.

01/29/2026

📚✨ We’re Almost There — Workshop This Saturday!

Virtual attendees: log-in details have been sent to the email address you used when registering. Please take a moment to check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).

Still thinking about joining us? It’s not too late to register for virtual attendance!
Don’t miss this engaging and informative workshop: A Day with Katie Hurley.

🖥️ This is the final reminder to register.
👉 Secure your spot:

The Association of Educational Therapists is an international professional organization for educational therapists providing leadership, certification, professional development, and resources to members, clients, allied professionals, and the public.

01/28/2026

🚧 Heads up, everyone! 🚧

Our registration system has decided to take an unscheduled coffee break, so we’re currently experiencing a technical hiccup when AET members logged into the AET website try to sign up for our webinar on Friday, February 6: The Journey of an ET - Panel Discussion, featuring Daltrey Abney, Lori Dver, Kaini Gu, Danit Kaya, and Julie Ann Scarlata.

No worries though—our fantastic IT team at AH is already working their magic behind the scenes 🧙‍♂️💻, and we’re very appreciative of their efforts.

In the meantime, if you’d like to register, simply email us at webinars@aetonline.org and we’ll manually get you signed up and send your login information directly. A little extra human touch never hurt anyone. 😉

Thanks for your patience while we sort things out, and we can’t wait to see you at the webinar!

Webinar details can be found on the AET website at https://aetonline.org/events/webinars

Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026
Start time: 12:00 pm UTC, 10:00 am PST
Duration: 90 minutes
Educational therapy is a career defined by growth, reflection, and resilience. This panel brings together five educational therapists at distinct points in their professional journeys to explore the evolving nature of the work.
Our panelists include a retiring ET, a school-based ET, an ET who transitioned from solo to group practice, an ET who’s starting private practice, and an ET who took medical leave. Through shared stories and honest conversation, this session invites fellow educational therapists to reflect on their own paths — to see what growth can look like at different stages, to normalize change and challenge, and to take away insights that support a sustainable, meaningful professional life.

01/26/2026

❄️ Snowed in? ☀️ Or are you in sunny in Southern California?
No matter where you are, you can join us for A Day with Dr. Katie Hurley - Four mini-workshops in one! with Dr. Katie Hurley, DSW, LCSW next weekend!

This hybrid workshop means:
➡️ Attend in person in Southern California (no snow boots required)
➡️ Or join us virtually from anywhere—warm blanket and a warm drink encouraged

This is your last reminder to register!
👉 Save your spot here: https://www.aetonline.org/aet-scal-workshop-2026

01/21/2026

Weekly Friday Virtual Study Group reminder....

Friday 1/23/26 is the first ASD focused VSG of 2026. Grab a cuppa and join us to talk about how we can support out clients with ASD!

Every 4th Friday from 8:00-9:00am PT/9:00-10:00am MT/10:00 - 11:00am CT/11:00am-noon ET on Zoom

Check the Events Calendar on the AET website for the zoom link and meeting info.

01/20/2026

PSA for current members...

There seems to be a problem with registering for the Feb 6 webinar *IF* you are logged in as a member.

Please know that the amazing IT team at AH is working behind the scenes to fix it for us s soon as possible. We will announce when the issue has been resolved.

01/14/2026

Join us for a full day of continuing education with Dr. Katie Hurley. Join live online or in person in Southern California on Saturday, January 31.

This AET-sponsored workshop offers meaningful learning, connection, and networking while fulfilling AET continuing education requirements.

Group rates available: $125 per person for groups of 5+
AET Continuing Education Reminder: At least 5 of 10 CE hours must be AET-sponsored

Start the new year by investing in your professional growth!

Register Here to spend the fay with Dr. Katie Hurley:

Elevate your educational therapy expertise through AET's Regional Workshops, offering focused and interactive learning opportunities in regional areas. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment where regional educators and therapists converge to share insights, strategies, and best practices. Dis...

01/13/2026

weekly Virtual Study Group reminder....

Friday January 16 from 9:30-11:00am (PT) // 10:30 am-noon (MT) // 11:30am - 1:00pm (CT)// 12:30 - 2:00pm (ET) --> Professional Book Discussion VSG.

This meeting will be our first discussion about the new publication by Dr. Ellen Braaten, The Motivation Mindset Workbook . We will be discussing chapters 1-3, and how we can use this with our clients.

VSGs are always open to all members of AET. For the zoom link, visit the calendar entry on the events calendar on the AET website.

01/08/2026

Start the new year with growth and inspiration! Join us for a fabulous day of continuing education with Dr. Katie Hurley. Attend Online from the comfort of your home or in person in Southern California. Learn, grow, and connect with fellow professionals while earning AET continuing education credits. Register a group of five or more and pay just $125 per person.

The Association of Educational Therapists is an international professional organization for educational therapists providing leadership, certification, professional development, and resources to members, clients, allied professionals, and the public.

12/02/2025

Happy December!
December 2025 Virtual Study Group (VSG) Schedule:

· Friday 12/5/25: e-practice focused VSG from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

· Friday 12/12/25: open forum VSG focusing on the BCET Supervision process (special guest Lori Dver) from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

· Friday 12/19/25: ASD-focused VSG **special date** from 8:00-9:00am PT // 9:00-10:00am MT // 10:00 - 11:00am CT // 11:00am - noon ET

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 and the most recent schedule updates.

Beginning in January 2026:

*Beginning in January 2026, the Research Article VSG will move to a new time/day, meeting on 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. Check the event calendar listing for the article links. The articles for January and February will focus on reading comprehension.

*Beginning in January 2026, there will be a new student-focused VSG that will be meeting on the 1st Friday of the month at 1:00 - 2:00pm PT // 2:00 - 3:00pm MT // 3:00 - 4:00pm CT //4:00-5:00pm ET

*Beginning in January 2026, the Book Discussion VSG that meets on the 3rd Friday of the month will be starting a new book, The Motivation Mindset Workbook, by Ellen Braaten and Hillary Bush. Look for more info re: discussion schedule and a visit from the author!

11/20/2025

Weekly Virtual Study Group (VSG) Reminder...
Join us this Friday (11/21) for our final book discussion on Reader Come Home at 9:30-11:00am (PT)//10:30am - noon (MT)//11:30am - 1:00pm (CT)//12:30-2:00pm (ET).

All AET members are welcome to join the VSG!

Zoom join link and additional info can be found on the AET website in the events calendar.

11/19/2025

🎉 Guess what? Conference recordings are here!

If you attended the AET Virtual Conference, keep an eye on your inbox — you should have received an email from “Zoom Webinars and Events” titled:
“Recordings for the 47th Annual Conference (2025) are Available.”

Now you can catch up on sessions you missed or rewatch the ones you loved most!

To keep the fun going, we’d love to know:
📊 Which breakout, keynote, or special session are you most excited to watch (or watch again)?

Share your pick in the comments!
✨ Participate by Friday 11/21 for a chance to win our final raffle prize of 2025!
We can’t wait to hear what you’re excited to dive into!