Author: Koleen Kerski
Webinar – The Caregiver Coaching Framework (Session 2) – Dathan Rush & M’Lisa Shelden
November 29, 2018
Caregiver coaching consists of five research-based characteristics that when used together result in positive parent-identified outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families. This one-hour webinar will introduce participants to the coaching characteristics of observation, action/practice, reflection, feedback, and joint planning. For more information and to Register
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Dispute Resolution Information Available in Spanish
November 19, 2018
Spanish Early Intervention (IDEA Part C) Family Guides Source: The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) In October 2018, CADRE released Las Guías para familias de intervención temprana de la IDEA Parte C están disponibles in Español (Early Intervention Family Guides for Part C of the IDEA in Spanish). The resource includes four family guides, an early intervention dispute resolution comparison chart, a list of common terms, and additional information about due process procedures under Part C of the IDEA. CADRE also offers Family Guides translated in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Hmong, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Burmese, Portuguese, Japanese, … Continue reading
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Writing Functional IFSP Outcomes – Webinar sponsored by DEC
November 15, 2018
1 hour Webinar on November 29th, 1-2 PM EST. Effective IFSP outcomes are the foundation of intervention. This presentation reviews new guidance documents adapted from the ECTA Functional Outcome Framework. This session will support functional outcome writing with visual guidance documents. Register: https://divisionearlychildhood.egnyte.com/dl/TpETpuC2ut
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Baby Talk: Resources to Support the People Who Work with Infants and Toddlers
November 15, 2018
Baby Talk is a free monthly newsletter with links to research and tools to support working with families of infants and toddlers. This month’s newsletter covered topics such as: The Importance of Faces for Infants’ Learning; New Guidance on Low Birth Weight, Prematurity, and Early Intervention; What Do Babies Learn by Pointing? Each issue features high quality, readily available, and free resources. Some resources are available in English and Spanish. To join the listserv, send an email with no message to mailto:subscribe-babytalk@listserv.unc.edu
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Five New Developmental Tools for Early Learning
November 13, 2018
Access some new tools on inclusion in childcare, developmental milestones (English and Spanish, teaching language and literacy to very young children. Newsletter
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Early Intervention Specialist course through UCEDD – January 2019!
November 7, 2018
The University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (@ UCONN) is offering an Interdisciplinary Training for Early Interventionists. The goal of these Master’s level courses is to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals currently working in the field of early intervention. This year long training offers participants the option of receiving credit for 3 masters level courses through UCONN or a stipend of comparable value. Successful completion also awards the Birth to Three Credential which allows paraprofessionals to be considered early intervention specialists (professionals) for the purpose of job duties and insurance requirements. For information contact Gabriella Freyre-Calish at (860)679-1563 or … Continue reading
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Coaching Webinar! November 6th!
October 25, 2018
Zero To Three is sponsoring a series of three live webinars by Dathan Rush and M’Lisa Shelden. The first is on November 6th and will focus on the background and rationale for the use of coaching by early intervention providers, Early Head Start and Head Start home visitors, and others who work closely with parents/caregivers. We encourage staff to take advantage of the upcoming training opportunities! Register Here!
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Hard Work Planning Service Coordination Revisions!
July 19, 2018
Thanks to Heather our Service Coordination Planning meeting space at Beacon Service of CT. was a bit more enticing – given the weather was more appropriate for the beach than for work! Lots of effort going into development of online training modules to support orientation of new staff and service coordination training.
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Reflections from a Family: We are getting it RIGHT!
June 14, 2018
From an interventionist in the field: I just wanted to share a “feel good” Birth to Three story. It’s from a family who has been with me for a year and a half now and tomorrow turns three, so today we said “goodbye”. We were reflecting on our time together and all the progress her son has made. When she first started with CT. Birth to Three she had just left NY where her son was receiving services through the medical model. I asked her how CT’s Birth to Three natural learning environment model varied from the NY medical model … Continue reading
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GO BABY GO!
May 15, 2018
Go Baby Go is a national program that adapts ride-on toys for children ages 6 months to 4 years of age who have mobility limitations. For information and to sign up: www.facebook.com/GBGCT
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Early Childhood Education Conference: Gesell Institute of Child Development
May 15, 2018
July 2018 the Gesell Institute is hosting an early childhood conference: Choose Wonder. Experts in child development and early childhood education will share the latest research and practical tools to equip early childhood professionals to truly see and know children.
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Supporting Evidence-Based Practices in Autism
April 27, 2018
In support of the National Autism Awareness month, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) shares a blog post from Sam Odom of the FPG Child Development Institute (April 2018) that gives examples of available national and global research focused on evidence-based practices and autism. Practitioners, researchers, and caregivers working with children with autism will find valuable information in the linked resources (examples below): Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM), The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, The National Clearinghouse on Autism Research and Practice
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Transition From Birth to Three to Preschool Special Education
April 20, 2018
A free two hour training will be offered on May 17th at ACES and on May 25th at CREC. Training objectives include: Providing school districts an overview of the Connecticut Birth to Three system, learning to implement strategies to smooth the transition process for families, clarifying the role of Birth to Three and school district representatives in the transition process. See Birth to Three calendar for details.
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TWW/CC: Facing Today’s Challenges, Embracing Tomorrows Success
April 11, 2018
Last week the combined Childhood Conversations/Together We Will Conference was held. The focus was on trauma, stress, resiliency, with a call to action supporting our work with young children and families. The conference was wonderful and a great reflection of many sectors collaborating together for the benefit of children and families!
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Building A Great Life Conference – for families April 19th
March 29, 2018
Here is a flyer about a GREAT conference on April 19th in Cromwell. It’s for people with disabilities, family members, service providers, and advocates presenting strategies and examples of community based supports, advocacy and rights for people with disabilities with a focus on how to Build a Great Life! Keynote Speakers include long time favorites Ann and Rod Turnbull. The fee is only $10 and includes lunch and dinner! Click Here to Register NOW
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Early Autism: Advances in Research and Clinical Practice
March 29, 2018
Yale School of Medicine is sponsoring this conference in advances in autism, 9:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday, April 12th, 2018 Child Study Center, Cohen Auditorium 230 South Frontage Road , New Haven, CT 06519 Register Now
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Parent Leadership Training
February 23, 2018
Partners in Policymaking is a training program that is designed to build collaboration among people with disabilities, parents who have children with disabilities, service providers, and policy makers at national, state and local levels. For the first time, a shorter, modified training designed for parents of young children with disabilities ages birth to five will be offered – 4 Saturdays in April/May. More information.
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Perception of Service Coordinator Practices and Transition Related Outcomes for Children and Families
February 2, 2018
The A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at UConn Health is recruiting Part C (early intervention) Service Coordinators in the state of Connecticut for a research study. Participation includes an interview conducted with a student researcher that will last about 1 hour at the convenience of the Service Coordinator, regarding recent transitions for children and families from Birth to Three to preschool special education. Please contact Annie George-Puskar, M.A. (student researcher): anne.george@uconn.edu
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Domestic Violence Training for Birth to Three
September 27, 2017
November 14th! This half day training, tailored to Birth to Three providers, will focus on: Recognition of Red Flags, Impact of DV on children, Resiliency of children, How to engage in a conversation about DV with caregivers, Safety planning for families and home visitors. Register on Birth to Three Calendar.
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Best Practice: Going Deeper Into Natural Learning Environment Practices
September 27, 2017
Are you new to Birth to Three? Or a seasoned interventionist looking for updating your knowledge and application of best practices in early intervention? Come to this one day training that will support your use of evidence-based practices in the field. Lots of hands-on activities that will carry over into your work with families! November 7th – REGISTER SOON!
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