Parent Contact update

April 2023

Register NOW for the

MEIC Conference

May 1 & 2, 2023

This conference is a chance for EI providers, families, and other folks who serve EI-aged children (like early childhood providers, autism service providers, and other stakeholders) to come together and learn.

This year the conference will take place on May 1 & 2. Monday, May 1, will have in-person workshops at the Best Western Hotel in Marlborough, MA. Tuesday, May 2, all workshops will be virtual. You can choose to register for Monday-only sessions in person, the Tuesday virtual offerings, or both!

The EIPLP sponsors Parent Contacts from every EI program to attend this conference each year. You should have received an email from the EIPLP with details on how to register for the conference. If you did not, or you have questions, reach out to Liz.Cox@mass.gov or call/text 857-260-1740. If you are ready to register, you can do it by clicking the "Register for the MEIC Conference" button.

Resources & Opportunities

April is NCSEAM Family Survey Month - help us spread the word!

The Department of Public Health (DPH) surveys families receiving EI services twice per year. Not every family in EI will receive one, but you may.

Families being asked to complete the survey will receive a link to fill it out online, along with a personalized code. They will use their personal code to access the survey.

If a family doesn't have internet access or a way to fill out the survey online, they may fill out a paper survey and mail it in.

It is important that families asked to complete a survey do!

MA DPH uses this information as part of their reporting to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The purpose of the survey is to help DPH better understand what families are learning in EI and how their family has benefited from EI services.

The survey is to find out if families:

know their rights
can communicate their child's needs
feel confident helping their child develop and learn

The EIPLP has a short video explaining the survey, and how to complete it online. You can check it out here.

Please let the families in your EI program or network know that they may be asked to complete a survey, and that their feedback is important!

We are so excited to share our calendar of trainings with you all!

Keep an eye on our social media and future Parent Contact Updates for registration information for these upcoming trainings and workshops. We will be adding more opportunities as we secure dates. ALL of trainings are FREE to attend, and are being held VIRTUALLY.