This makes them feel that what I'm asking them to do is important and official. It also is a great way to keep a record of your consults. There are a lot of good suggestions in there that school OTs should pay attention to. Hope this helps. Often they do not understand exactly what O.T. can offer them or their class as a whole.
Visibility usually opens doors and increases communication opportunities.
The administration can arrange for teachers to get continuing education credit for these inservices, so the teachers are willing to attend. I try to use activites and materials that teachers use to illustrate my points so that teachers feel comfortable with what they may be asked to provide in the classroom. Getting familiar with the math and scince manipulatives in the classroom is a plus. Offering to do a whole class handwriting lesson, art activity, or cooking group can get your foot in the door. If the teachers you work with use thematic approaches, suggesting group activities which meet your objectives as well as theirs are usually welcomed.