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As a result of participating in this learning opportunity, students will have:
- Knowledge of the federal Part C of IDEA law and state of Michigan Part C regulations regarding natural environments;
- Ability to define key terms related to early intervention in natural environments;
- Ability to describe the key principles for providing early intervention services in natural environments;
- Knowledge of about specific models for the delivery of early intervention services in natural environments;
- Ability to describe the key indicators of best practice for provision of early intervention services in natural environments;
- Ability to bridge theory/research to. practical applications in providing early intervention services in natural environments;
- Knowledge of strategies to provide interventions known to be responsive and effective for families in natural learning environments;
- Knowledge of techniques to support/increase child and caregiver competence with embedded intervention;
- Acquired service provider competencies related to the provision of early intervention services in natural environments.
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Lecture Resources |
IMPACT Vol. 22 #1 |
How can families and early childhood professionals provide quality, inclusive early childhood education for young children with and without disabilities? That’s the question posed in the Summer/Fall issue of Impact. In its pages, parents reflect on their experiences with early childhood education and inclusion for their children – what was helpful, what was not, and lessons learned from the experience. Researchers and practitioners discuss practical strategies for supporting quality early education experiences for young children with disabilities, as well as the necessity and benefits of inclusion for all students. Innovative inclusive early childhood programs from around the country talk about what they’re doing and the outcomes. And complementing the stories and strategies are listings of a wide range of resources that may be of use to families and professionals who are parenting or working with young children with disabilities.
The articles are short and meaty – perfect for a staff meeting, student assignment, parent newsletter, or policy briefing. Don’t miss “How Inclusion is Benefiting One Child Without Disabilities: Dillon’s Story” to get a unique perspective on the value of quality inclusion for young children with and without disabilities. Impact is published by the Institute on Community Integration, a federally-designated University Center for Excellence in Disability, at the University of Minnesota. To receive a free print copy of this issue, call the Institute’s Publications Office at 612-624-4512, or e-mail icipub@umn.edu. You can access this issue online at http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/221/221.pdf
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| Website: http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/221/221.pdf |
| Publisher: University of Minnesota |
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Key Principles and Practices for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments. |
A national workgroup has reached consensus on principles and practices validated through several research, model demonstration and outreach projects designed to enhance services in natural environments.
We highly recommend the following resources:
Key Principles and Practices for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments: Reaching Consensus (PPT)
Document 1 - Mission and Key Principles for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments
Document 2- Seven Key Principles: Looks Like/ Doesn’t Look like
This should be in everyone's toolbox!
Document 3- Agreed upon Practices for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments
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| Website: http://www.nectac.org/topics/families/families.asp |
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Enhancing Services in Natural Environments (2004). |
| In 2004, the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance (NECTAC) organized a series of "ask the expert" calls on service approaches or models and training methods used across the country to improve services to young children and their families in natural environments. Each presenter described a service approach and key practices, defined key terms, explained underlying principles and major supporting research, and shared related training, technical assistance, and materials.
Conference Call Series:
- PowerPoint presentations and handouts.
- Audiotapes
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| Website: http://www.nectac.org/~calls/2004/partcsettings/partcsettings.asp |
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Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Position Statement on Inclusion |
| This Document captures both the rationale for and the benefits of natural environments and inclusion. This position statement was endorsed in 1993 by the National Association for the Education of Young Childern (NAEYC) and the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children." |
| Website: http://www.dec-sped.org/index.aspx/About_DEC/PositionConcept_Papers/Inclusion |
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DVD/Video Resources |
Family-Guided Activity-Based Intervention for Infants & Toddlers |
| This has gone out of print. A VHS copy is available at EOT&TA. Call 1-866-334-5437 |
| Website: http://www.brookespublishing.com |
| Author: Julianne Woods-Cripe |
| Publisher: Distributed by Brookes Publishing Co. |
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Embrace Possibilities |
| From the Web-Based Special Quest Video Training Library: Volume 3 - Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
In this video, family members of young children with disabilities share their experiences during the period when their child was identified as having a disability. Families and service providers from various organizations discuss strategies that have helped families to access information, resources, and support. They provide examples of family-service provider collaboration and of the ways families of infants and toddlers with disabilities become informed decision-makers for their own family, provide support to other families, and enrich programs and communities through their leadership roles.
This video can be accessed in the Special Quest library at
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| Website: http://76.249.171.46/specialquest/trainingmaterials/videoresults.lasso |
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Learning Happens |
| 30 Video vignettes of babies and toddlers learning school readiness' skills with their parents through everyday interactions. |
| Website: http://www.zerotothree.org |
| Author: Claire Lerner & Rebecca Parlakian |
| Publisher: ZERO TO THREE |
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It's Really No Different: Conversations with Caregivers |
(1994). Hampton, NH
(603) 926-1316 |
| Publisher: AGH Associates, Inc. |
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Just Being Kids: Supports and services for infants and toddlers and their families in everyday routines, activities and places |
| (2001) Denver, CO |
| Website: http://media-products.com/catalog/ |
| Author: Larry Edelman |
| Publisher: Western Media Products |
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Credo for Support |
| Once you open the website, click on "screening room" to access the video |
| Website: http://www.normemma.com |
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Learning Activities |
Joni's story |
| Working Together/Collaborative Consultation: a family responsive approach to service delivery. NM: Family Infant Toddler Program.
A case study in letter form, written from the perspective of a mom who has two children in early intervention. (1996)" |
| Website: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/birthto3/JONISSTORY.PDF |
| Author: Van Horn, J. |
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Teaching about Inclusive Settings and Natural Learning Environments |
| (2008). (Ch.10, p.27-45). Practical Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Development: Evidence, Strategies, and Resources. |
| Author: McCollum, J., Catlett, C. |
| Publisher: ZERO TO THREE |
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Volume 1: Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their |
| from the Special Quest Training Library |
| Website: http://www.specialquest.org |
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Print Materials |
Teaching about Inclusive Settings and Natural Learning Environments |
| Practical Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Development: Evidence, Strategies, and Resources. (2008)(Ch.10, p.1-10)
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| Website: http://www.zerotothree.org |
| Author: McCollum, J., Catlett, C. |
| Publisher: ZERO TO THREE |
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10 Myths about providing early intervention services in Natural Environments |
| Infants and Young Children, 14(1), 1-13. (2001, July)" |
| Author: Sheldon, M., Rush, D. |
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Websites |
Orlena Hawks Puckett Institute |
| This Web site is a celebration of the rich array of powerful learning opportunities occurring throughout the everyday lives of children ages birth to 6. View the slide show of children's everyday natural learning environments, look for ideas to make each day filled with learning, inform families about everyday learning opportunities, or brush up on research.
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| Website: http://www.poweroftheordinary.org |
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www.specialquest.org |
A web-based training program for early intervention professionals and families with infants and toddlers with disabilities. It includes downloadable videos and detailed training modules on family centered practices and inclusion.
Expect to spend a lot of time browsing their vast collection of videos and learning activities.
To save time, you can request just a CD/DVD of the training videos at http://76.249.171.46/specialquest/trainingmaterials/order.lasso " |
| Website: http://www.specialquest.org |
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www.nectac.org |
| The national early childhood training & technical assistance center website. |
| Website: http://www.nectac.org |
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Other Related Resources |
Resource Guide: Selected Early Childhood, Early Intervention Training Materials 12th Edition |
(919) 966-4221
This 170+ page annotated resource guide contains 550 entries on 16 topics related to early intervention instructional content and process. (2004)
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| Website: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/products/product_detail.cfm?apubsID=580 |
| Author: Catlett, C., Winton, P., Hamel, S. |
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