• The school-based physical therapists promote motor development and the students’ participation in everyday routines and activities that are part of his or her school educational program as it relates to the Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

• Using their unique expertise in movement and function, physical therapists ensure a free and appropriate education, employment and independent living.

• They focus on developing safe and efficient functional mobility skills, gross motor skills as well as improving postural alignment and positioning in everyday school routines and activities.