Illinois System Refresher: What's New in Early Intervention?

Description This full-day session provides a refresher on Illinois' Early Intervention System, including a review and discussion of new and/or updated policies, procedures and informational notices, eligibility criteria, child and family outcomes, documentation, as well as the roles and responsibilities of key early intervention partners.
This session offers the opportunity to discuss what's new in evidence-based research and theories related to early intervention within the context of the family-professional partnership. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss successes they have realized and challenges experienced in the field. Practical experiences from the field will be used to identify, explore, and clarify Illinois' policies and procedures.
This full-day session is intended for early intervention personnel and stakeholders who have been working in the field for at least 1 year OR who have not taken the system overview training for more than a year.
Location UCP/Infinitec Southwest
7550 W. 183rd St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Date 4/26/2012 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 8:30 AM)
Sponsor IL Early Intervention Training Program
Contact Illinois EI Training Program (866) 509-3867 lgimble@illinoiseitraining.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 1.25 - Assessment
1.25 - Intervention
2.5 - Working with Families
Cost $10.00
Enrollment 45 (Maximum 65)
Status Closed