Regions 1&2 ECSE Snippets
November 2021
The Regions 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 Jess Moen at jmoenpdf@gmail.com.
Tools for High Quality Inclusion Version 2.0 (Rescheduled)
This training series is intended for district/programs and their collaborating partners to attend together as we focus on tools for high quality inclusion, specifically in early childhood classrooms. The content emphasizes your implementation of inclusion practices and will provide each district/program with tools for actively engaging in this work between sessions. This training will occur over the virtual Zoom platform with each district/program joining together on one computer from one location (to best support district/program discussions during break out sessions). Please work together as a district/program to ensure your team is joining from one location as intended. (Flexibility will be given for unique situations and needs as they arise)
Session 1, December 3rd, 2021 (12:30-2:30) - What is Inclusion?
Session 2, January 19th, 2022 (1:30-3:30) - Teaming Practices
Session 3, February 4th, 2022 (8:30-10:30) - Prompting and Data Collection
Session 4, March 4th, 2022 (12:30-2:30) - Maximizing Learning Outcomes
Session 5, March 30th, 2022 (1:30-3:30) - Peer Mediated Instruction
Session 6, April 29th, 2022 (8:30-10:30) - Individualized Supports
Standards and DEC RPs included in Tools for High Quality Inclusion V2.0
Cost: Free of charge for Regions 1, 2, & 3
Registration: http://www.greater-mn-online.com/events/192
*Each participant needs to register individually.
ECSE Part B Due Process Training
*Please note that this is an updated schedule and has changed since the September Snippets were sent out.
Sessions 1&2: Completed
Focus for this session will be:
- Transition to Kindergarten
- Transferring IEPs
- Vision/Hearing Screening
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- Attendance & Membership
- Withdrawal vs. Revocation
- Primary and Secondary Disabilities
Cost: No Charge
Registration: http://www.greater-mn-online.com/events/181
Perinatal Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma-Related Disorders
November 5th, 2021
9-11:30AM (Zoom)
Explore maternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period and how to support families in the context of lived realities of COVID, racial trauma, and difficulty accessing and connecting treatment for families.Cost: $35 (responsibility of your district/program)
Registration:https://www.bemidjiearlychildhoodcollaborative.org/events
Ten Teaching Times Without Toys
November 5th, 2021
12:30-1PM
This is a Hear to Learn Webinar and "Ten Teaching Times Without Toys" is intended to encourage parents and caregivers to recognize natural language opportunities in common household routines and/or inexpensive activities. Reducing reliance on specialized or costly materials and manipulatives increases carryover and generalization.Cost: Free of Charge
Registration: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dJsIktuftzXu0C
Hearing Screening & Evaluation for Children 0-5
1-2PM
A webinar that is an introduction to evidence-based hearing screening and evaluation practices for children ages birth-5. It will focus on improving the quality of hearing screening and evaluation practices for children ages birth-5.
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D0RqQAagCjC2Z8
21 Day Equity Challenge
January 2022
The United Way of Olmsted County, MN presents a self-guided learning journey to build awareness of the ways that bias, prejudice, privilege, and oppression show up in our work and lives. *The October 2021 challenge posts are available for viewing at the link below as well.Cost: Free of Charge
Registration: https://www.uwolmsted.org/21-day-equity-challenge
The Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
The aim of the JEHDI is to promote access to evidence-based practice, standards of care, and research focused on all aspects of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. Taking a broad systems perspective, the JEHDI focuses on newborn and early childhood hearing screening, diagnosis, family support, early intervention, the medical home, information management, financing, quality improvement and other key factors critical for an effective EHDI system.
Tools for Younger Children and Their Parents
From the National Academies of Science and Engineering Medicine is a resource for children and caregivers on social emotional learning and activities.
Website: https://www.nap.edu/resource/other/dbasse/wellbeing-tools/interactive/tools-for-children.html
New IDEA website
The new website brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and grantees. It is for students, parents, educators, service providers and grantees. In the resource tab there is a specific section for Early Childhood.
Website: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/topic-areas/#CEIS