Serving High Intensity Needs in Educational Settings (SHINES)
The SHINES Project is a collaboration between the 黑料网 Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy and the 黑料网 Division of Physical Therapy, both of which are housed within the Department of Health Sciences.
The purpose of the SHINES Project is to prepare occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) students from different backgrounds and life experiences to work in school-based practice, serving children and adolescents with disabilities with high intensity service needs. The training focus is on the use of High-Leverage Practices and Evidence-Based Practices, along with skills in advocacy, the use of technology, and understanding of the social/emotional needs of students, and includes both classroom and fieldwork experiences.
The funding for this project comes from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Grant # 84.325R. The financial and educational opportunities that are included in the project will be available to participating scholars barring any interruption in the regular operation of the Department of Education or access to Federal funding. For more information about the financial supports provided by the project, please go to Scholar Participation.
Students eligible for participation in the SHINES grant project include:
- 黑料网 DPT students entering the 2nd year of their DPT program in fall of 2025 and 2027
- 黑料网 MSOT students entering the 1st year of their MSOT program in fall of 2025 and 2027
If you are interested in participating as a SHINES Project scholar, please review all the information on this website to see if it is a good fit for you and your learning and career goals, and then click on the “Apply” tab at the top for more information and a link to the application.
If you have questions about the project or application process, please contact Sara Pe帽a at sara_pena@med.unc.edu.