Volume 14

December 2, 2022

Early Intervention Newsletter

Upcoming Events

December 21, 2022 thru January 6th- No school for students

Important Announcements and Reminders

EI Transition Webinar to School Age, Kindergarten with School Districts on

EI Student Calendar 2022-2023

We Are Hiring!

Transition Information

Transition Video

District

EI Supervisor Point of Contact

E-Mail

Chichester	Bubb, Dr. Esther	ebubb@dciu.org
Garnet Valley	Bubb, Dr. Esther	ebubb@dciu.org
Haverford Twp	Bell. Patricia	pbell@dciu.org
Interboro	Lytle, Kelly	klytle@dciu.org
Marple Newtown	Cott, Kim	kcott@dciu.org
Penn Delco	Roam, Sherri	sroam@dciu.org
Radnor Twp	Roam, Sherri	sroam@dciu.org
Ridley	Cott, Kim	kcott@dciu.org
Rose Tree Media	Hiergeist, Christy	chiergeist@dciu.org
Southeast Delco	Coogan, Bridget	bglenn@dciu.org
Springfield	Bell,Patricia	pbell@dciu.org
Upper Darby	Roam Sherri	sroam@dciu.org
Wallingford-Swarthmore	Hiergeist, Christy	chiergeist@dciu.org
William Penn	Bubb, Dr. Esther	ebubb@dciu.org

Child Guidance Resource Center

Presenting ABA and PLAY

This is a therapeutic program run by the ABA team which is designed to provide evidence-based behavior support to young children.

Launching January 10th. Located in Havertown at 2000 West Chester Pike.

Every Tuesday and Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm

ABA Group Flyer

PEACH - Zoom Meeting

Parent-Child Relationships

Caring and responsive parent-child relationships help children to thrive in school and life.

Why are strong parent-child relationships important?

What can you do?

Parent-Child Relationship Flyer

What You Should Know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

On October 27, 2022, the PA Department of Health announced via their Health Alert Network that Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is increasing in Pennsylvania and nationwide, and levels are higher than usual for this time of year. Child care providers need to be aware of this dramatic rise in RSV cases because some children can get very sick and need hospitalization.

Please note, individual cases of RSV are not required to be reported to your regional certification office or Department of Health (DOH).

Learn what child care providers can do to keep children and staff healthy.

Additional Resources

•PA Department of Health, Health Alert Network Updates: 2022-HAN (pa.gov)

•American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and www.HealthyChildren.org

•RSV: When It’s More Than Just a Cold (Updated October 24, 2022)

•RSV in Infants and Young Children (CDC.gov)

Readmore: What You Should Know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Spotlight: Nicole Dillion

Hi, I'm Nicole Dillon, I absolutely love my role as a School Psychologist at the DCIU. Over my career, I have worked in multiple settings with children of all ages and feel at home with the preschool evaluation team. I have lived and worked in three different states: Massachusetts, Virginia and now Pennsylvania. My training took place in Massachusetts where I had roles in group home settings, Children's Hospital Boston, and several school districts.

When I first moved to Pennsylvania my role was with Juniors and Seniors transitioning from school age services to college, careers, or adult services. My varied roles have given me knowledge of how children, their needs, and services change over time. My favorite part about my current role is working with my evaluation team, including the families that are just starting their Special Education journey.

I live in Delaware County with my smart and sassy 7-year-old daughter Elinor and our smart and sassy 11-year-old cat Noodles. Elinor and I enjoy outings to Longwood Gardens, museums, and the beach.

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. In general, a household is eligible if the household income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, or if a member of the household is enrolled in a assistance program.

See the flyer for eligibility specifics and steps on how to enroll.

Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development is hosting a public overview session on Dec. 15, 2022, from 11-11:30. The session will go over eligibility and there’s also outreach grant opportunities. Organizations can apply for grant funding to help enroll households. Register at:

LEARNING IS EVERYWHERE!

10 Books About Riding in the Car or on the Bus

Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry

The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky

The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler

Wee Sing in the Car by Wee Sing

Riding In My Car by Woody Guthrie

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willem

Follow That Bus! by Pat Hutchins

Rattletrap Ca by Phyllis Root

My Car by Byron Barton

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Please see link:

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5 Gifts To Give A Child This Holiday Season :

Time. Time spent with your child helps them develop a stronger bond with you. It allows them to watch and learn skills they will need throughout their entire life.
Attention. Children learn through experiences with their world. Your attention to them is at the heart of their learning.
Patience. Developing new skills need lots of practice. Activities done over and over allow your child multiple opportunities to learn.
Conversation. Your child is able to understand language before they can speak it. New words and sounds in conversations help them form their foundation for reading.
Encouragement. Positive words of encouragement create a bond between you and your child. This supports them while trying new learning experiences.

Challenging Behaviors and Your Child

Spanking a child may increase aggression in a child, and may actually do long term harm to a child, says a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The use of spanking is also ineffective in teaching a child responsibility and self-control. Evidence shows it may actually cause harm by impacting a child's normal brain development.

Research has shown that striking a child, yelling at or shaming them can increase stress hormones and lead to changes to a child's brain. Harsh verbal abuse is also linked to mental health problems as children get older.

There are other methods that teach children right from wrong and are safer and more effective. Depending on the age and development of a child, other methods may include redirecting their attention, distraction, changing the subject, positive reinforcement, time out and natural consequences. Visit the PA Promise website and watch the video below for resources related to parenting and discipline.

Contact your Early Learning Resource Center for more information about programs to support families in your community.

Discipline without Spanking

Home-Heating Assistance is Available to Pennsylvania Renters, Homeowners

Americans are already navigating the effects of high prices of food, gas, and rent — home heating costs are no exception. Increased costs are also affecting utility, heating oil, and propane companies, and the ripple effect is being felt most acutely by middle- and low-income households.

(LIHEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) that provides assistance for home heating bills so Pennsylvanians can stay warm and safe during the winter months. Assistance is available for both renters and homeowners

LIHEAP

Grant Application