This week on the Neighborhood News, we’re spotlighting a valuable Early Start professional resource: the Early Start Personnel Manual: A Guide for Planning and Implementing Professional Development in Support of Early Intervention Services (ESPM). As implied by its title, the ESPM details the “foundational principles, competencies, and…
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University offers the field a timely infographic entitled “What We Can Do About Toxic Stress.” It explains the concept using a clever analogy of an overburdened truck hauling too much cargo and offers some practical advice about ways to lighten the load. “Just as a truck can only bear so much weight before it . . . stops moving forward, challenging life…
A study from the Princeton Baby Lab reveals new insights into brain development related to social and communication development. In the study, researchers recorded brain activity (safely!) for both babies and an adult during face-to-face interactions. They found that…
Sponsored by the California State Screening Collaborative and First 5 Association, an exciting Webinar was just announced. On Wednesday, January 27, from 9:30-11:00 AM, join a host of notable speakers to learn and share your knowledge related to services for infants & toddlers with developmental and behavioral concerns from tribal communities. Click…
Early Start Webinar Series
Running from December 2020 to May 2021, two unique series of presentations will be offered:
- Telepractice
- Wellness, Mental Health, and Resilience
Sign up NOW at CPEI Online
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OPEN Source - COVID-19 Resource Site
Early Start OPEN Source is a new area within the Early Start Online environment that provides access to curated resources related to the COVID-19 response but tailored to the needs of the Early Start community. Find and share resources, and stay connected to your Early Start peers and partners. To visit OPEN Source, CLICK HERE.
Latest from OPEN Source
Keeping Your Child On Track During COVID-19
Keeping Your Child On Track During COVID-19 |
Fact sheet from First 5 and Help Me Grow for parents…
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Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19
Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19 |
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Stay Connected to Decrease Family Stress in Difficult Times
Stay Connected to Decrease Family Stress in Difficult Times |
Blog post and video from the Office of…
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Tips for Families: How to prepare for a remote EI visit (Spanish)PDF checklist for families (Spanish version) to prepare and participate in a remote home visit. From ECPC Technical Assistance Center and University of Connecticut UCEDD.
Tips for Families: How to prepare for a remote EI visit (Spanish) |
PDF checklist for families (Spanish version) to…
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COVID-19 Info for Providers
Please see the "Coronavirus Information and Resources" page on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website for information, resources, and Departmental directives for providers and regional centers: https://www.dds.ca.gov/corona-virus-information-and-resources/
Need Local Resources for Families?
The Central Directory of Early Start Resources is now online. CLICK HERE to visit the Directory website, or visit the following URL: https://www.ceitan-earlystart.org/central-directory/
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