“The Act Early Forum Webinar, Benchmarks for Monitoring Early Identification and Linkage to Services”
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About the Webinar
This webinar presents benchmarks for monitoring early identification and linkage to services. Jane Squires, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Twombly, M.S., discuss results from their recently completed Research Topic of Interest (RTOI), Benchmark Measures for Early Identification/Early Intervention Systems (BEST), a project aimed at developing state level indicators and recommended practices to support the timely identification, referral and entry into services for children eligible for Part C disability services. Jane Charles, M.D., will discuss South Carolina’s efforts to consider two positive autism screens for established risk eligibility.
Speakers
Jane Squires, Ph.D., Director, Center on Human Development; Professor, Early Intervention/Special Education, University of Oregon
Liz Twombly, M.S., Senior Research Assistant/Instructor, Early Intervention Program, University of Oregon
Jane Charles, MD, Developmental Pediatrician, Medical University of South Carolina
Moderator
Catherine Rice, Ph.D., CDC/National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Early Intervention and Young Children AAC Project
This website provides guidelines for early intervention to maximize the language and communication development of young children with special needs including:
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
The website provides guidelines for early intervention specifically designed for children with complex communication needs, including children with:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Multiple disabilities
http://agesandstages.com/
ASQ is a low-cost, reliable tool for screening infants and young children for developmental delays during the crucial first 5 years of life.
http://www.nectac.org/topics/bie/bie.asp
NECTAC is collaborating with the BIE, the Center for Development and Disability at University of New Mexico, and the Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center (downloaded 4/25/11) to provide these resources to those serving young Native American Children with disabilities (Birth through 5) and their families. On this site we feature models of collaboration among state, local and tribal entities and resources to support future collaborations.
Oregon Network for Infant Mental Health (ONIMH) facilitates education and networking of agencies in Oregon to promote the mental and emotional health of infants and young children. We support prenatal, birthing, and child rearing practices that create positive attachment and optimal development.
This website provides guidelines for early intervention to maximize the language and communication development of young children with special needs including:
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
The website provides guidelines for early intervention specifically designed for children with complex communication needs, including children with:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Multiple disabilities
The Early Childhood Research Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) has been a federally-funded collaborative effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Council for Exceptional Children, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education. The CLAS Institute was funded by the Office of Special Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Education between 1997 and 2002. Since then, the Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative at the University of Illinois has maintained the web site. New materials will be added in 2010 and older materials that are out of date will be deleted.
The CLAS Institute identifies, evaluates, and promotes effective and appropriate early intervention practices and preschool practices that are sensitive and respectful to children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. CLAS has several basic assumptions which define and guide its work. CLAS’ goals are outlined below, as well as some of the issues and concerns important to our work.
Child Find is a component of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires states to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities, aged birth to 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. This Child Find web site is mainly focused on Part C of the IDEA, the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. However, much of the information and many of the links listed on the Child Find web site can be useful in conducting child find for all young children, not just child find for infants and toddlers.
NECTAC is the national early childhood technical assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NECTAC serves Part C-Infant and Toddlers with Disabilities Programs and Part B-Section 619 Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities in all 50 states and 10 jurisdictions to improve service systems and outcomes for children and families. This web site is one of an array of services we provide to Part C Coordinators and Section 619 Coordinators and the resources on this site are available to all. Funded since 2001, NECTAC and its predecessor TA projects have a foundation of thirty-nine years of technical assistance excellence in early childhood services.
Early Childhood CARES (EC CARES) is located within the UCEDD and contracts with the Oregon Department of Education, through Lane Educational Service District, to provide early intervention and early childhood special education services to children, and their families, aged birth to five years who eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The service catchment area for Early Childhood CARES is Lane County, Oregon. Early Childhood CARES is jointly directed by Val Taylor and Judy Newman and is a major resource for Lane County and the state of Oregon in the area of early childhood screening, evaluation and intervention, and specialized instruction for young children and their families with disabilities.
Early Intervention Program (EIP) The Early Intervention Program is directed by Jane Squires. EIP engages in interdisciplinary training, program development, service delivery, provision of supports, and applied research on behalf of young children having developmental disabilities and related risk conditions (neglect, abuse, developmental delay, language disorders). The program is strongly person- and family-centered and is both nationally and internationally known. The EI Program focuses on children in the 0-5 age range and maintains a dual emphasis on assessment and intervention with young children and their families. The EIP exemplifies best practices in the fields of early childhood education and early intervention.
childwelfare.gov – Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Shriners Hospitals for Children, in Portland Oregon, is a 40-bed pediatric hospital, research and teaching center providing comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care to children with orthopedic conditions. Children up to age 18 are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children if, in the opinion of our physicians, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available. Acceptance is based solely on a child’s medical needs. A family’s income or insurance status are not criteria for a child’s acceptance as a patient.
Easter Seals Oregon – Children’s Therapy Center in Salem, Oregon, provides a full range of therapy services to children from birth to age 18, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy and mental health services. Visit the website to learn more about the services they offer.
The Arc of Oregon, together with its network of members and affiliated chapters, advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Providence Child Center, in Portland Oregon, provides a rich continuum of services for children, and is home to the a pediatric skilled nursing facility; Center for Medically Fragile Children, Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children, comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation and therapy services; and the Jean Baton Swindells Resource Center for Children and Families, providing education and information to families, caregivers and friends of children with special needs. In addition, Providence Child Center encompasses the Providence Montessori School and Wee Care child development center.
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children. OAEYC offers newsletters, a library of over 175 educational videos, a lending library of books, and access to the numerous workshops and educational opportunities. OAEYC sponsors the annual “Week of the Young Child” each Spring. It presents conferences and small teaching sessions throughout Oregon. OAEYC remains committed to supporting those who work for the education and needs of children from birth to age eight.
The Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education program is unique because it serves children from birth through age five under one umbrella. This seamless approach to early childhood education is shared by only one other state in the nation, and reflects Oregon’s leadership in the development of high quality, family-centered programs for children with disabilities.
Contact the Oregon Department of Education for further information about Early childhood Special Education and Head Start programs.
The mission of the Early Childhood Education programs is to promote and provide support for various intervention programs, which can improve school readiness and have positive long-term outcomes for at-risk children. The Early Childhood Unit works to facilitate the success of young children in school and life, working with their families and communities as partners. The Oregon Department of Education website also offers learning guidelines that describe what children should know, understand and be able to do during the first five years of life. These publications inform parents about healthy child development and assist parents in supporting their children.
Babies First! Program is Oregon’s public health nurse home visiting program for children at risk for poor health and development outcomes. The objective of Babies First! is to identify children who have conditions associated with poor health outcomes, and then to improve the health outcomes of these vulnerable children through prevention and early identification of problems. Find your local program office and other helpful resources for both families and practitioners on this site.
