Upcoming DEC Learning Decks!

An interesting lineup of Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Learning Decks coming soon:

Developing Functional Assessment-Based Interventions in Early Childhood Settings: A Systematic Approach
Thursday, October 19th, 2017, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST

Collaborating with Interpreters in EI/ECSE
Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST

Learn more and register HERE.

Friday Feature: New Resource on Disaster Planning and Trauma Response

Our hearts go out to all those children and families affected by the recent disaster.

In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, these new resources from the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center are very timely:

Disaster Planning and Trauma Response


We hope that you and your own families, and the children and families you serve are safe.

Resources on infant and early childhood mental health

New resources from ZERO TO THREE:

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Policy Series

"This series of ZERO TO THREE briefing papers on infant and early childhood mental health policy are designed to generate awareness, interest, and action among federal and state policymakers, behavioral health administrators, and advocates."

Briefing papers include:

• The Basics of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
• DC:0–5™: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood

and more!

Friday Feature: New Resource from the Division for Early Childhood

New resource from the Division for Early Childhood (DEC):

DEC Recommended Practices Monograph Series No. 3 Family: Knowing Families, Tailoring Practices, Building Capacity

Image credit: DEC

This is the third edition of the DEC Recommended Practices Monograph Series, and it offers professionals and families multiple ways to implement the family practices across the settings in which children grow and learn.

"The Monograph is an outstanding collection of articles that provide guidance to the EI/ECSE field as they illustrate particular ways to implement the Family Recommended Practices with fidelity and flexibility for each family. The monograph is a unique contribution to the field with articles that include authentic family voices as primary or equal contribution. In addition to the strong family voices within the articles, the work includes the perspectives of three families on the Family Recommended Practices. We are sure you will find this an invaluable resource for your work."

Remember, if you are a DEC member you can get a discount on DEC bookstore products! (Contact DEC for more information)

Click HERE for more information on the new monograph. 

New webinar!

Our webinar on vision and hearing impairment at the beginning of the year was well-received, and we heard feedback from participants that you'd like to hear more about the topic.

Here is a FREE EI SIG webinar by two presenters from Perkins School for the Blind (this is a different group of presenters from last time):

Title: "Brain-Based Visual Impairment– So Many Children! So Many Teachers! Meeting the Training Need in Multiple Formats"
Date: September 12, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
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REGISTER HERE

Presenters:
Mary C. Zatta, Ph.D., Director of Professional Development - Perkins School for the Blind
Betsy McGinnity, M.Ed., Executive Director, Training and Educational Resources Program - Perkins School for the Blind
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Mary and Betsy have worked at Perkins School for the Blind for 30+ years. This team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience related to the educational needs of children who are visually impaired with additional disabilities. Each of the presenters has trained professionals extensively over the years both nationally and internationally and are currently developing the content for the Perkins eLearning website.

Please register ASAP if you are interested, as registration is limited.

Note: All past webinars are archived on DEC's website. Go to the DEC EI SIG meetings page here to download recordings and handouts.

Is the cost of early intervention worth it?

Read the article: "Study: Early Intervention Pays Off Quickly" HERE.

What are your thoughts?

New resource: Health Insurance: A Critical Support for Infants, Toddlers, and their Families

Here's an informative brief from ZERO TO THREE and Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), a national, nonpartisan, anti-poverty organization advancing policy solutions that work for low-income people:

Health Insurance: A Critical Support for Infants, Toddlers, and their Families

Image credit: CLASP

Download the document HERE.