Early Intervention-Early Childhood Professional Development
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Foundations of Early Intervention
Implementing Evidence-Informed Professional Development
Assessment
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Online module(s) packaged with facilitator’s guide, learners guide for individual reflection activities, and knowledge checks | Provides an overview of authentic assessment in EI including what it is and why it is important. | 1/14/22 | ||
Videos | Visit the EI video library to find videos that illustrate authentic assessment. | Videos are curated from different sources, posted on the EI Video Library which is managed by Dana Childress | 1/14/22 | |
Online Modules | Resource versions of one section on the Illinois Service Coordination Training that covers the topic of assessment. This may include some state specific content as well as reference general assessment practices. | Sarah Nichols, Professional Development Specialist Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois | 1/14/22 | |
Child Development
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Online Modules | Course takes approximately two hours to complete and covers child development for children birth to 3 including: birth to 3 months, 4 to 7 months, 8 to 12 months, 13 to 17 months, 18 to 24 months, and 24 to 36 months | Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Center, Partnership for People with Disabilities, Virginia Commonwealth University Dana Childress dcchildress@vcu.edu | ||
Online Modules | Materials include information on early childhood development as it relates to the different child outcome statements that are the focus of the Office of Special Education Programs' (OSEP) accountability reporting requirements for state Part C Early Intervention and Part B/619 Early Childhood Special Education programs serving young children with disabilities. | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 | |
Developmental Milestones Interactive Tool http://www.eita-pa.org/professionals-2-2/ | Online Interaction | This interactive tool is designed to help Early Intervention professionals, families, and other early childhood professionals explore developmental milestones for children ages 0-5 by domain or by age. It may also be used as a reference to guide discussions about child development. It is not meant to be used for evaluation, screening, or diagnoses. | PA Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) by Beth Friedman | |
Child and Family Outcomes
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Measuring Child & Family Results In Early Intervention Workbook: https://ectacenter.org/eco/assets/pdfs/MEDCOMMeasuringResultsWorkbookJan2012.pdf | workbook | Provides content and practice activities to be used in conjunction with program manager and/or supervisor who can answer questions and provide guidance re: child and family outcomes | Naomi Younggren: naomi.younggren@googlemail.com | |
ECTA Outcomes Page | Web resource page | provides information about Child and Family Outcomes | ECTA | |
3 videos (click "child outcomes" tab to view) | Short videos related to child outcomes | Desired Results Access Project info@draccess.org | ||
Web resource page | A variety of resource links primarily related to child outcomes and some resources connected to family outcomes including links to national resources, online training modules and tools to support teams with outcomes measurement | EITP |
Coaching
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Foundations of Coaching in Early Childhood: Partnering with Parents and Professionals: http://www.foundationsofcoaching.com/ | Video series for practitioners (video for each component of coaching) | video training resource for early childhood coaches, based on the 5 key characteristics of coaching as outlined by Dathan Rush and M'Lisa Shelden. These characteristics can be applied to a number of early childhood settings. | Rush and Shelden | |
Learning Byte on SS-OO-PP-RR: https://veipd.org/main/pdf/learning_bytes/learning_byte_ei_sd_home_visiting.pdf | activity | This activity introduces the SS-OO-PP-RR home visiting method for coaching families during intervention visits. This approach is part of the Family-Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI) model, which includes strategies for engaging families. | VEIPD | |
Coaching Fidelity Observer Chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6EJd1nRHUMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6EJd1nRHUM | Video series | This 5-part video chat series, early intervention service providers have a panel discussion about conducting coaching fidelity observations as part of Virginia’s required fidelity process. The series includes: • Part 1 - Introductions and Purpose (runtime 7:11) • Part 2 - Preparing for the Coaching Fidelity Observation (runtime 7:09) • Part 3 - Conducting the Coaching Fidelity Observation (runtime 10:18) • Part 4 - After the Coaching Fidelity Observation: Meeting with the Coach and Sharing Feedback (runtime 9:43) • Part 5 – Benefits of Coaching Fidelity Observation (runtime 6:43) To view other parts of this series, visit the VEIPD Videos playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... | VEIPD | |
Family Rights
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Family Rights and Procedural Safeguards: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/6150/394152#FamRights | Series of short online modules | Online modules that are part of the required service coordination training in Illinois which could be modified/adapted | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 3/11/22 |
Foundations of Early Intervention
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Online module(s) packaged with facilitator’s guide, learners guide for individual reflection activities, and knowledge checks | Online module which provides an overview of the Agreed Upon Principles of Early Intervention in Natural Environments (note this modules is in the process of being updated and a new release is anticipated sometime in 2022) | 1/14/22 | ||
Online module(s) packaged with facilitator’s guide, learners guide for individual reflection activities, and knowledge checks | Series of short online modules which address topics such as: Family Centered Practices, Children's Learning, Natural Environments, Adult Learning, and Quality Teaming | 1/14/22 | ||
Online module(s) packaged with facilitator’s guide & learners guide for individual reflection activities | Series of short online modules which include challenges, scenarios, and resources to support quality teaming behaviors introduced in the Foundational Pillars of Early Intervention Module | 1/14/22 | ||
Intro to EI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ_TUd5TEEM | video | This 15 min video discusses and shows the many benefits for supporting Early Intervention services for children and their families. EI providers and families share their experiences of how this partnership benefits everyone involved. | EITP | 2015 |
Blog | VA EIPD | |||
Online modules | Created for use in higher education to provide foundational knowledge to students prior to doing field experience in EI. | Melissa Schnurr, Iowa Dept. of Education, melissa.schnurr@iowa.gov | 5/17/22 |
IFSP Development
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Videos | A series of videos illustrating practices that should (and some that shouldn’t) occur within an IFSP meeting | Videos are curated from different sources, posted on the EI Video Library which is managed by Dana Childress | 1/14/22 | |
https://ectacenter.org/knowledgepath/ifspoutcomes-iepgoals/ifspoutcomes-iepgoals.asp | Training package | Handouts and PPT presentations around IFSP development | ECTA | First developed 2012, and updated |
Learning Bytes: IFSP Outcomes https://veipd.org/main/learning_byte.html | activities | VEIPD | ||
Learning Bytes: Capturing Family in IFSP https://veipd.org/main/pdf/learning_bytes/learning_byte_ei_sd_capturing.pdf | activities | VEIPD | ||
Video | Video of IFSP meeting | EITP | 2010 | |
Implementing Evidence-Informed Professional Development
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Tool/Handout | Tool to help PD providers understand key features of evidence informed professional development identified by Dunst in 2015 | EI-EC PD CoP, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 | |
Tool/Activity | Tool to help PD providers reflect on existing PD offerings and plan/prepare for future offerings to include key features of evidence informed professional development | EI-EC PD CoP, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 | |
PD Rubric & PD Rubric Users Guide | Tool | Extensive tool to help PD providers/program assess and plan for offerings that include key features of evidence informed professional development | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 |
blogpost | a way to bookmark/organize digital resources | |||
blogpost |
Natural Environments
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Learning Bytes: Child Interests can Drive Outcomes and EI Implementation: https://veipd.org/main/pdf/learning_bytes/learning_byte_interest_implementation.pdf | activity | This activity is designed to support learners as they consider child interests and everyday routines to promote family-centered IFSP outcomes and interest-based EI implementation. | VEIPD | |
Learning Bytes: Identifying Interests https://veipd.org/main/pdf/learning_bytes/learning_byte_interest_identifying.pdf | activity | The purpose of this activity is to assist learners in considering strategies to identify individual interests and gathering more information using open-ended questions. | VEIPD | |
Natural Environments-Childcare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMcTEch--Lc&list=PL7F9l-VZdRS_wTTwGX_3JBlhVxfKIUUZv | video | This ~11 min video discusses and shows the many benefits for supporting Early Intervention services for children in their child care setting. EI providers, child care providers and families share their experiences of how this partnership benefits everyone involved. Supplements to this video are available at: http://go.illinois.edu/EITPvideos | EITP | 2015 |
EI and Childcare | Video | This ~2 min video discusses and shows the many benefits for supporting Early Intervention services for children in their child care setting. EI providers, child care providers and families share their experiences of how this partnership benefits everyone involved. Supplements to this video are available at: http://go.illinois.edu/EITPvideos | EITP | 2015 |
Service Coordination
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Illinois Service Coordination Blended Training (resource version) | Online modules with workbook and webinar cohort materials (open access) | This resource version of the required SC training in Illinois is open access and available for others to use/borrow/adapt content for their states/programs. This at a glance provides more information as to what is included. | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 |
Resources include worksheets, videos, and online modules | Materials can be used to help SC’s understand their role with regards to leading teams and facilitating meetings | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 | |
Organizational Tips for Service Coordinators and Online modules | Materials are open access and include time management and organizational strategies service coordinators may want to use to support them with their workload | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 | |
Examples and Practices for SCs Aligned with DEC Recommended Practices | Worksheet/Activity | Includes a worksheet for each DEC RP topic area with examples of direct and indirect connections within service coordination activities aligned with the DEC RPs. The worksheets are fillable PDF forms and can be used individually or as a whole to go through all DEC RPs. | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 |
EI Coordinator Tracking Calendar EI Coordinator Tracking Calendar http://eieconlinelearning.pbworks.com/w/file/107490045/Task%20Calendar%20FY%2016.doc | EI Coordinator Task Calendar | EI Coordinator tools- docs/charts | NM FITP | |
Checklist for New Coordinators | Checklist for New Coordinators | EI Coordinator tools- docs/charts | NM FITP | |
Transition
Title/Link | Type of resource or intended method of delivery (online module, video, webinar, etc) | Description | Developed/Shared by (name, state/program, contact name/email) | Date Shared |
Transition Modules: “Partnering with Families as they Leave EI” and “Understanding Inclusion” | Online Modules | Materials can help service coordinators understand how to support, partner with and prepare families as they prepare for transition | Developed by the Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois, posted by Sarah Nichols | 1/14/22 |
Learning Byte Transition Activity: https://veipd.org/main/pdf/learning_bytes/learning_byte_ei_sd_shooting.pdf | activity | The purpose of this activity is to guide learners as they review key things to remember about transition and reflect on how they can use this information in their daily work with children and families. | VEIPD | |
Developed by the Early Intervention - Early Childhood Professional Development Community of Practice