Download or read book Reforming Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention written by Pamela J. Winton and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows instructors how to prepare early intervention students and staff to work as a cohesive team, offering advice on assessing staff needs, designing and linking pre-service and in-service training, and integrating content and process to prepare a multidisciplinary audience. Examines teaching methods, key elements of personnel preparation, and examples of successful models, with chapters devoted to family-centered practices, service coordination, child evaluation, and public policy. Includes instructional ideas and activities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book REFORMING PERSONNEL PREPARATION IN EARLY INTERVENTION ISSUES MODELS AND PRACTICAL STRATEGIES ED409664 U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUC written by United States. Office of Educational Research and Improvement and published by . This book was released on 1998* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Early Childhood Intervention written by Jack P. Shonkoff and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-05-22 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighteen new chapters have been added to the 2000 edition of this valuable Handbook, which serves as a core text for students and experienced professionals who are interested in the health and well being of young children. It serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students, advanced trainees, service providers, and policy makers in such diverse fields as child care, early childhood education, child health, and early intervention programs for children with developmental disabilities and children in high risk environments. This book will be of interest to a broad range of disciplines including psychology, child development, early childhood education, social work, pediatrics, nursing, child psychiatry, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and social policy. A scholarly overview of the underlying knowledge base and practice of early childhood intervention, it is unique in its balance between breadth and depth and its integration of the multiple dimensions of the field.

Download or read book Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention written by Susan Patricia Maude and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the passage of P.L. 99-457 (Amendments to the Education of the Handicapped Act, 1986), states have been provided assistance in order to establish comprehensive systems of service delivery for infants, toddlers with handicaps and their families. Two components required by the law address policy in the areas of personnel development for 10 specific disciplines (Audiology, Education, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, and Speech and Language Pathology). The purpose of this research was to determine what infancy-related content was regarded as necessary in the training of early interventionists from multiple disciplines, and to distinguish those seen as unique to each discipline from those which are held in common across disciplines. A rating scale was rated and returned by 97% of the sample representing each of the 10 disciplines including practitioners in early intervention and higher education faculty preparing early intervention personnel. Data were then analyzed by frequencies, means, rankings, and standard deviations as well as by a two-way analysis of variance. Overall, the data indicated that a majority of the disciplines ranked particular content areas at a higher level. Those content areas that may be referred to as core areas included the following: (a) Professional Orientation; (b) Atypical Development; (c) Services to Families: Assessment and Intervention; (d) Early Development; and (e) Services to Infants: Assessment and Intervention. One of the most significant contributions of this study was the obtaining of data in support of training content focusing on Professional Orientation, Characteristics, and Development of Personnel in Early Intervention. A strong consensus was achieved across all respondents as to the importance of training in this area. Clear within discipline patterns were identified with regard to health issues by professionals from Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. Furthermore, the results from this study indicated that certain disciplines were more similar in their scoring patterns. Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Speech and Language Pathology obtained the greatest similar scores. Very few statistically significant differences were obtained at the.05 level between practitioners and trainers. However, these data should not be interpreted as necessarily representing a consensus by respondents, since individual difference with and across disciplines per item were not addressed.

Download or read book DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention early Childhood Special Education written by Susan Rebecka Sandall and published by Ingram. This book was released on 2000 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to provide guidance on effective practices that are related to better outcomes for young children with disabilities, their families, and the personnel who serve them. Practices were identified through focus groups of stakeholders: practitioners, personnel trainers, researchers, administrators, and family members. These practices were integrated with those found from an extensive review of the literature. The resulting practices underwent a field validation. After an introductory chapter, chapters are provided that list recommended practices in the following areas: (1) assessment; (2) child-focused interventions; (3) family-based interventions; (4) interdisciplinary models; (5) technology applications; (6) polices, procedures, and systems change; and (7) personnel preparation. Each of these chapters begins with an introductory statement written by the research strand chair and includes the organizing principles or key features that serve as the foundation of each strand. Also included are definitions of terms that are specific to the strand. A listing of the recommended practices follows. Chapters 9 and 10 discuss methods and activities used to produce the recommended practices and provide applications to illustrate ways the practices can be used in the field. Appendices include information on applicable federal laws and resources and position papers. (Chapters include references.) (CR)

Download or read book Compilation of Projects Addressing the Early Childhood Provisions of IDEA FY 2006 written by Nectac and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book California Early Intervention Personnel Model Personnel Standards and Personnel Preparation Plan written by Marci J. Hanson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Organizational Behavior Management and Developmental Disabilities Services written by Dennis H Reid and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1998-11-04 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Behavior Management and Developmental Disabilities Services: Accomplishments and Future Directions examines the advances of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) in human service agencies for individuals with developmental disabilities. Management researchers, working managers, and supervisors will learn strategies for effectively

Download or read book Preparation of Personnel to Provide Early Intervention Services to Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This final report describes the activities and outcomes of a federally funded project that was designed to increase the availability of graduate level Essential Early Educators in Vermont who can: (1) provide integrated, family-centered, early childhood special education services to young children with disabilities and their families; (2) provide direct and consultative services across home, center, and inclusive community-based settings; (3) work with other agencies and disciplines to implement a comprehensive, coordinated system of services; and (4) assume the multiple education and leadership roles required for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating early childhood special education services in rural, sparsely populated settings. The project established and maintained a representative statewide Advisory Council to oversee activities related to Vermont's goals of establishing a unified system of early care, education, and intervention services. The project also succeeded in recruiting 28 participants from Head Start, Parent-Child Centers, child care, preschool and kindergarten programs to train to become Essential Early Educators. Appendices include the training strand for a master's in special education with an emphasis in Essential Early Education, and the training strand for a master's in special education with an emphasis in leadership. (CR).

Download or read book Technology in Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Preparation and Family Support written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education written by Friesen, Amber and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the positive impact of high-quality early childhood education on a child's education, health, and family outcomes, a pressing issue persists – major systemic societal inequities. These disparities disproportionately affect certain children's access and inclusion in early learning environments, creating a landscape where potential remains untapped. At this pivotal juncture, where the spotlight is on universal access to early childhood learning, this book emerges as a beacon of change. Titled Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education, this project dives deep into the heart of the matter, dissecting the challenges that hinder the realization of equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for all young children and their families. This book caters to professionals and students across various disciplines involved in supporting young children and their families. Designed for early childhood teacher preparation programs, higher education institutions, alternative certification programs, policymakers, administrators, directors, and educators, Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education offers practical insights. It guides the creation of equitable and inclusive early childhood programs, shapes professional development, and encourages ongoing research and evaluation to ensure that innovations contribute to advancing equity and inclusion for all young children.

Download or read book Handbook of Early Childhood Special Education written by Brian Reichow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook discusses early childhood special education (ECSE), with particular focus on evidence-based practices. Coverage spans core intervention areas in ECSE, such as literacy, motor skills, and social development as well as diverse contexts for services, including speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and pediatrics. Contributors offer strategies for planning, implementing, modifying, and adapting interventions to help young learners extend their benefits into the higher grades. Concluding chapters emphasize the importance of research in driving evidence-based practices (EBP). Topics featured in the Handbook include: Family-centered practices in early childhood intervention. The application of Response to Intervention (RtI) in young children with identified disabilities. Motor skills acquisition for young children with disabilities. Implementing evidence-based practices in ECSE classrooms. · Cultural, ethnic, and linguistic implications for ECSE. The Handbook of Early Childhood Special Education is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, clinicians, and practitioners across such disciplines as child and school psychology, early childhood education, clinical social work, speech and physical therapy, developmental psychology, behavior therapy, and public health.

Download or read book Innovative Approaches for Personnel Preparation in Early Childhood written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Resource Guide written by Pamela J. Winton and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this resource guide is to identify and describe teaching, training, and staff development materials that meet three basic criteria: they are good, they are readily available, and they are inexpensive. These resources may assist educators, trainers, supervisors, and other personnel preparation decisionmakers in designing quality preservice and inservice experiences. The guide is divided into two sections: materials on instructional content and materials on the instructional process. The instructional content section provides annotated listings of materials with which to enrich preservice and inservice personnel preparation in 14 key early childhood/early intervention content areas. These include: assistive technology, diversity, early care and development, evaluation/assessment, family-professional collaboration, Individualized Family Service Plans/Individualized Education Programs, inclusion, interagency collaboration, legislation, service coordination, specific populations, state planning and resource development, teams, and transitions. The instructional process section describes resources to enrich the design of quality personnel preparation efforts including family participation materials, and personnel preparation and development materials. Each section includes primary and supplemental resources and includes information on the content of the materials, date, medium, and cost. Appendices include a list of sources for the materials, an author index, and a title index. (SG)

Download or read book Early Childhood Intervention written by Christina J. Groark and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 921 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eye-opening set looks at young children with special needs, their families, and the laws, policies, programs, and services designed to help them. The three-volume Early Childhood Intervention: Shaping the Future for Children with Special Needs and Their Families is a unique, comprehensive, and much-needed examination of a critically important issue. In its pages, a diverse array of experts discuss key aspects of policies, laws, rights, programs, and services available to children today. Examinations range from historical roots to present-day considerations, such as culturally and linguistically diverse children, use of technology, and contemporary testing and teaching methods. Throughout, the most current and best available research is combined with professional and clinical experience, wisdom, values, and family perspectives. The work explores issues affecting both children with psychological disorders and those with physical challenges, such as children who are blind or hearing impaired. Coverage includes all aspects of life-skills, medicine, health sciences, education, and child welfare. Although it is focused on programs in the United States, this comprehensive set offers additional insights by including comparisons of U.S. programs and services with their international counterparts.

Download or read book The Professional Development of Early Years Educators written by Jane Waters and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a critical insight into comparative approaches to the professional learning and development of early years educators – taken to include all those working in a professional capacity with young children in educative settings, including home-based care and education. It also analyses leadership development for the early years workforce, and the evaluation of the success or otherwise of professional development initiatives involving early years educators. The book includes perspectives on relevant policy development at local and national levels and critical consideration of research literature on the effectiveness of professional development programmes for early years educators. The book is essential reading for professionals working in early years settings, for those engaged with the professional learning of early years educators, and for academics researching professionalism in early years education. It provides international perspectives on the professional learning and development of those working in early years education. This book was originally published as a special issue of the journal Professional Development in Education.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education written by Slanda, Dena D. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaborative approaches to special education that seek to provide innovative, creative, and novel ways to disrupt current structures and practices are necessary to move the field towards a more inclusive model for educating students with disabilities. Multiple professionals are involved in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, extending the pool of stakeholders in special education far beyond the special education teacher. Achieving a strong understanding between the multiple professions involved in IEP development and implementation will improve data-based individualization, the fidelity of program implementation, and the sustainability of practices and services. The Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education explores and highlights interdisciplinary personnel preparation to advance special education and enhance outcomes for students with disabilities. This book also provides theories and frameworks, examples, and discussions around innovations and lessons learned from interdisciplinary preparation programs and practices. Covering key topics such as educator preparation models, equity, diverse students, and educator competencies, this premier reference source is ideal for administrators, principals, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students.