Infant & Toddler
Connection of Virginia
UPDATE
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TRAC-IT Update
On June 27, 2022, the Commonwealth introduced its new comprehensive statewide early data system — TRAC-IT — to support early intervention practitioners and the families they serve. TRAC-IT has been designed specifically for Virginia’s early intervention system and promises to dramatically enhance the capacity and capabilities of the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia.
A number of resources — informational emails, documentation and webinars — have been developed and shared on an ongoing basis. Please explore the website at https://www.itcva.online/trac-it-info often as new materials are being added regularly during this busy time of preparation and rollout.
There is a TRAC-IT Help Desk that is available to you. Please email them at VATRACITsupport@ssg-llc.com or call at (804) 508-7229 if you have questions or need assistance.
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Congratulations to the Creating Connections to Shining Stars team of planners, funders, session leaders, vendors, and workers on a very successful conference! |
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It truly was a collaborative effort by many programs with the mission of supporting providers and families in implementing and supporting evidenced based practices with young children. Thank you for the many, many months of planning by a great team! It really was a big win for all! |
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW LOCAL SYSTEM MANAGER |
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Kristin Yates has been named the new Local System Manager for ITC Arlington. She will also serve as the Arlington Parent Infant Education (PIE) Program Supervisor.
Kristin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and has earned the Infant Mental Health Specialist-Level III endorsement (IMH-E®-III, Infant Mental Health Specialist). Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Kristin to her new role.
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Kristin has worked with the PIE program for the last seven years, first as a Service Coordinator and then as a Behavioral Health Therapist. She is a natural leader and has excelled in the PIE Program. She has a strong commitment to racial equity and Infant Mental Health.Prior to working in Arlington PIE,
Kristin worked in a variety of settings, including Early Head Start, home visiting programs, and treatment programs for adults with substance use disorders. She looks forward to using her experience to lead PIE’s amazing team and continuing to support families with young children in Arlington.
In her off time, Kristin enjoys spending time with friends and family exploring as many DC area activities as possible, including restaurants, museums, and Caps and Nats games.
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SUPPORTING POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS
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Prioritizing the Well-Being of Practitioners by Tracy Walters
Self-Care- Self*Kare/ noun
(The active process of making your body and mind a pleasant place to inhabit, by filling your own cup first. This ensures you have enough to give others.)
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The CCSS Conference was a huge success! I was so delighted to co-present with my colleague Telisha Woodfin during the Pre-conference on the topic of integration of Early Intervention and Infant Mental Health. The merging of these two fields is a huge step forward for Virginia. The conference offered an array of sessions full of didactic information, and practical strategies that all practitioners can use in their daily engagements with children and families. As I reviewed my notes, a theme seemed to emerge, self-care for the practitioner. This was a timely topic for all of us due to the dynamics encountered in our work culture during the pandemic era. As leaders in the early intervention field, it is critical that we are mindful of our own well-being (physically, emotionally, mental health), as we strive to meet the needs of all of the children and families throughout the day. We all realize that in order to stay attuned to our children, families, and colleagues we must ensure that we are caring for ourselves to avoid professional burnout, stay well balanced, and maintain attunement with those we serve. Early interventionists and Infant Mental Health professionals are always looking for great resources and training to support growth, and development, to support this effort I am linking in some resources this month to support your health and well-being. Be good to yourself!
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VIRGINIA EARLY INTERVENTION PROFFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM |
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The VEIPD team is currently small but mighty AND….
WE’RE HIRING! Check out the Professional Development Consultant job posting at:
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A GEM YOU MIGHT
HAVE FORGOTTEN
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WHAT'S COMING
UP NEXT?
Stay tuned for this fall's
schedule and topics.
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INFANT & TODDLER CONNECTION OF VIRGINIA |
Looking for the most up-to-date version of the Part C Practice Manual...upcoming meeting dates...or even a new career opportunity? You'll find plenty of helpful information on the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia's early intervention website! Be sure to visit and bookmark itcva.online!
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EARLY INTERVENTION CERTIFICATION |
For questions about certification of practitioners, contact David Mills • 804-317-7776
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Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
1220 Bank Street, 9th Floor, P.O. Box 1797, Richmond, Virginia 23219-1797
Main Office: (804) 786-3710 • Main Fax: (804) 371-7959
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1220 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 664-2462
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