VIRGINIA EARLY INTERVENTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

MAY/JUNE 2022

Farewell to Dana Dana Childress has accepted a faculty position at Old Dominion University effective July 1st. During Dana’s 12 years with the VA EI Professional Development team she has helped elevate our work on both a national and international level. Dana’s blog, EI Strategies for Success, her podcasts, EI on the Fly, and so many other initiatives exemplify her extensive knowledge, skills, and creativity. Dana will be sorely missed but we wish her much happiness and success in her new endeavors.

NEW Resource Hightlight Social Emotional Learning Path Elevator Speech: Parent Perspective: What I Wish I Knew EI on the Fly - Series 3 Episode 4: Supporting the Parent-Child Relationship

A GEM YOU MIGHT HAVE FORGOTTEN 8 Concepts from Adult Learning You Can Use to Support Caregivers

WHAT DID YOU MISS?  May Talks on Tuesday - Using Eco Maps to Understand Family Relationships Part I June Talks on Tuesday - Using Eco Maps to Understand Family Relationships Part II SC Chats - Supporting Families Well: Building Relationships with Families from the First Visit

WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT? July 19-21 Creating Connections to Shining Stars

Did you miss the May ITCVA Update?

In order to provide a more cohesive monthly update, effective July 1st, the VEIPD Update and the ITCVA Update will be merged. Stay tuned for all of the same great information from both updates all in one easy-to-access place.

“As a local system manager for over fourteen years I have found the Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development website to be one of my favorite ‘go to’ places for all things EI. I especially like the Early Intervention Strategies for Success Blog, and use it often as a tool during staff meetings to start conversations on issues/situations that are unique to working in homes. The “What Would You Do?” blog category is full of some of my favorite situational scenarios and is an excellent resource for new home visitors as they work to develop a sense of professional boundaries.”  -Jennifer McElwee, Local System Manager, Virginia Beach Infant Program

CONTACT US

Cori Hill Principal Investigator, Project Director and Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist

Dana Childress Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant

Lisa Terry Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant

Seth Buffkin Technology Communication Coordinator

Carrie Main eLearning Specialist

Seb Prohn Program Evaluator

The Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development (VEIPD) Center provides free resources (videos, practitioner tools, blog, podcasts, etc) and training opportunities (webinars, modules, learning paths, etc) to support initial and ongoing professional development for early intervention service coordinators, practitioners, faculty, students, and others interested in early intervention.

The development of this resource was sponsored by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (Early Intervention Office) through a contract with the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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