Region 1&2 ECSE Snippets
OCTOBER 2022
The Region 1&2 ECSE Snippets purpose is to provide monthly communication with practitioners regarding regional happenings, upcoming trainings and resources. It is each practitioners responsibility to check with their district/supervisor regarding use of the resources and participation in professional development opportunities.
If you have any suggestions for resources, trainings, or regional happenings to spotlight please send them to Wendy Carter at wcarter@bric.k12.mn.us.
Meet Wendy Carter, Region 1&2 Early Childhood Professional Development Facilitator (PDF)
Region 1&2 Spotlight
Upcoming Professional Development
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
Resource Highlights
Goodridge Schools Classroom Engagement Model (CEM) Team!
If you have an interest in exploring any of the Minnesota Centers of Excellence Innovations, check them out here: https://mncoe.org/mncoe/innov/. If you are interested, please reach out to your ECSE Leader to determine if this is a good time for exploration.
Cost: $55-$375, depending on # of days (responsibility of district/program)
Registration: https://macmh.org/event-page/minnesota-infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health-multidisciplinary-conference/
Location: Bunker Hills Event Center
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55448
Project SCOPE: Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic
The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota is proud to present Project SCOPE: Supporting Children of the OPioid Epidemic. Project SCOPE is a webinar series that provides early intervention providers across the state with a breadth and depth of knowledge relating to the opioid crisis and its effect on children. Project SCOPE sessions use the ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) model, utilizing technology to provide information on best practices. These practices are then applied in family stories to make the content applicable and relatable to intervention work done across the state. Learn more about Project SCOPE at ICI here and the Project SCOPE National Training Initiative here.
The series will take place this fall, starting Thursday, September 29. Session topics include the relationship between opioid effects on the brain and early childhood, approaches to care, and much more. You may register for any or all of the sessions listed below.
Thursday, Sept 29 at 3:00-4:15pm
Thursday, Oct 13 at 3:00-4:15pm
FRIDAY, Oct 28 at 12:00pm-1:15pm
Thursday, Nov 3 at 3:00-4:15pm
Thursday, Nov 10 at 3:00-4:15pm
REGISTER HERE: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkc-2rqjojHdXK2US0TIrrwkTuy-VyTAPd
COST: Free
Minnesota Low Incidence Areas
- Who are the low incidence specialists in our district?
- What is the protocol for reaching out to the low incidence specialists?
- How might the low incidence specialists and myself best collaborate together?
For further information on the Minnesota Low Incidence Projects you can check out: https://www.mnlowincidenceprojects.org/
Part C Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers with Sensory Loss Recommended Collaborative Practices.
Examining Implicit Bias in Preschool
STAR Minnesota Statewide Autism Project
All educators in Minnesota are eligible for FREE ACCESS to
the following in-classroom and remote instructional resources:
STAR Online Learning System (SOLS)
Now for the Classroom and/or Remote Learning
*Extensive scripted lesson plans across three strands and eight curricular areas (greeting/circle, academic lessons, language, functional academics, natural communication,engaging in diverse activities, functional routines, independent work)
*Leveled curriculum designed for students with autism and other developmental disabilities
*Theme-based and routine-centered curriculum for primary and secondary students
*Clear visuals for all activities with engaging videos within the themes
*Pre- and post-assessment tools are available to assist teachers in determining student
levels as well as progress monitoring tools
What MN Teachers are saying: The strands allow me to meet a range of student needs with clear visuals and videos across large and small group instruction, individualized instruction, and independent work for individual practice.
Sign up here: https://starautismsupport.com/mn-sols-access