blog posts EITP Newsletter Archives Apr 1, 2022 12:00 pm EITP Winter Newsletter - 2020 Printable PDF of Winter 2020 newsletter EITP Closed for the Holidays EITP Online Training Updates What's New with the Family Outcomes Survey Finding Gratitude for Live Video Visits New MFLN Training on Advocacy Technology Support Available for Families in EI through EI Clearinghouse Attend the DEC Conference from Home Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Fall Newsletter - 2020 Printable PDF of Fall 2020 newsletter Lead Poisoning Diagnosis added to EI Medical Conditions List Revised Parent Guide Ethics and EI Resources for Resuming In-Person Visits Family Outcomes Survey Infographic ILAIMH Reflective Practices Group Working with Millenial Parents Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Summer Newsletter - 2020 Printable PDF of Summer 2020 newsletter Share your opinion on the Needs Assessment by July 1 2020 CFC Award Winners Get to Know the DEC Recommended Practices- Family Practices Review New EITP Online Training: Your Guide to Tummy Time COVID-19 Information and Resources Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Spring Newsletter - 2020 Printable PDF of Spring 2020 newsletter COVID-19 Information and Resources Live Video Visits (i.e. Teletherapy) in Early Intervention New EITP Online Training: Using Live Video Visits in EI (During COVID-19) Get to Know the DEC Recommended Practices Family and Professional Collaboration Resources on Specific Disabilities and Developmental Delays Engaging Families in Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI) Information about Public Charge YEC Journal Article: "Coaching to Build Parent Competency in Addressing Early Challenging Behaviors" Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Winter Newsletter - 2019 Printable PDF of Winter 2019 newsletter EITP Office Closed for Holidays Winter Weather and Event Cancellation Get to Know the DEC Recommended Practices Family Capacity-Building Practices Documentation Tip Sheet DEC Communities of Practice Child Outcome Summary Process Resource Package YEC Journal Article: "Assessing the Home Environment to Promote Infant-Toddler Learning Within EverydayFamily Routines" Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Fall Newsletter - 2019 Printable PDF of Fall 2019 newsletter Get to Know the DEC Recommended Practices Resources related to the DEC RPs on Family New Online Training: Authentic Assessment in EI Article Published from Christine Spence on EITP Foundational Institute YEC Journal Article: "Using Interagency Collaboration to Support Family-Centered Transition Practices" Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Summer Newsletter - 2019 Printable PDF of Summer 2019 newsletter Including a BCBA on the EI Team 2019 CFC Award Winners Home Visiting and Early Intervention Survey Summary EITP Virtual Office Hours The Growing Brain Training of Trainers Announcement YEC Journal Article: "Supporting Parents’ Confidence to Pull Up a Chair at the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Table" Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Spring Newsletter - 2019 Printable PDF of Spring 2019 newsletter EITP Virtual Office Hours on 1st Tuesday of Every Month They Need to Move It, Move It Institute for Parents of Preschool Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing An Interview with Kristen Schraml-Block New YEC Journal Article on Bagless Approach in Early Intervention YEC Journal Article Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Winter Newsletter - 2018 Printable PDF of Winter 2018 newsletter Provider Notice about Evaluation/Assessment Code Changes EITP Office Closure for the Holidays EITP Winter Weather and Cancellation Policy Registration Open for 13th Annual Empowering Professional Conference EITP Websites Relaunch New EI Referral Brochure New Module on Childhood Trauma from MFLN New ZTT Journal Article on Strengthening Family-Professional Partnerships in EI Videos on Families as Leaders PT Perspectives in EI Toxic Stress Guide YEC Journal Article Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Fall Newsletter - 2018 Printable PDF of Fall 2018 newsletter Engaging with ALL Families Using the DEC Recommended Practices in Your Work The ABCs of Challenging Behavior: Understanding Basic Concepts Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Research Participation Opportunity Upcoming Events EITP Summer Newsletter - 2018 Printable PDF of Summer 2018 Newsletter Families as Decision Makers in Early Intervention New Trainings on the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) Save the Date: The First 1,000 Days Symposium New YEC Monograph on Maltreatment and Stress New EITP Resource Page on "Family-Centered Practices" Video: Families Front and Center: The Power of Coaching Physical Developmental Delay: What to Look For Factors that Support and Hinder Including Infants with Disabilities in Child Care Using Eco-Mapping to Understand Family Strengths and Resources Service Coordination Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Spring Newsletter - 2018 Printable PDF of Spring 2018 Newsletter 6 Month Reviews: Necessity or Nicety Upcoming CFC Conferences - Save the Date and Call for Award Nominations Transition Planning Conference Resources EITP Winter Webinar Series 2018 Recordings Free YEC Journal Article: Transdisciplinary Model and Early Intervention: Building Collaborative Relationships Service Coordinator Corner: Resources and Updates SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Winter Newsletter - 2017 Printable PDF of Winter 2017 Newsletter EITP Winter Webinar Series 2018 EITP Office Closure and Limited Service Days Winter Weather and Event Cancellation Save the Date for the 12th Annual Empowering Professionals Conference CDC Launches new Milestone Tracker App New Video: Supporting Children By Improving Family Outcomes Diverse BookFinder Free YEC Journal Article: "Voices from the Field: Developing and Promoting Early Intervention Expertise" Service Coordinator Corner: Year-End Highlights Service Coordinator Corner: New Online Training: Using Your Facilitation Skills to Be an Effective Host SSIP Updates Research Participation Opportunity Upcoming Events EITP Fall Newsletter - 2017 Printable PDF of Fall 2017 Newsletter New EITP Facebook page Family Engagement Webinars from ECTA Now Available IATP Statewide DisAbility Expo 2017 Reminder: Sharing a Vision Conference Registration Open MFLN Virtual Conference: Learning through Change New Illinois Early Learning Project Website Report Writing Tips EICBO Video: Helpful Tips for Completing a Benefit Verification Video: Supporting Children By Improving Family Outcomes 2017 CFC Conference Website Family Scholarships for DEC Conference Free YEC Journal Article: "Voices from the Field: A Case for Family Coaching in Early Intervention" Service Coordinator Corner SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Summer Newsletter - 2017 Printable PDF of Summer 2017 Newsletter Expertise and Needs Assessment Input due 6/30/17 Sharing a Vision Conference Registration Open Redesigned EICBO Website Launched with Family Fee Video Video on Writing IFSP Outcomes The Service Coordinator's Role in Monitoring the IFSP New DEC Recommended Practice Guides from ECTA Free YEC Journal Article: "Empowering Families During the Early Intervention Planning Process" Service Coordinator Corner SSIP Updates Research Participation Opportunity (Christine Spence) Upcoming Events EITP Spring Newsletter - 2017 Printable PDF of Spring 2017 Newsletter EITP Institute Experience New Online Course on "Working with Interpreters and Translators" Updates Related to the Provider Handbook Updates from the 11th Annual Empowering Professionals Conference (EPC) Resources from the EPC Keynote Speaker MFLN Webinars feature Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak New Early Learning Moments Free YEC Journal Article: "A Framework for Providing Culturally Responsive Early Intervention Services" SSIP Updates Upcoming Events EITP Winter Newsletter - 2016 Printable PDF of Winter 2016 Newsletter Bureau of EI Releases a Revised Provider Handbook Join the Provider Handbook Discussion Board EITP is Hosting a Webinar on Provider Handbook Overview EITP Winter Webinars EITP Office has Limited Service during 12/23/16 to 1/2/16 Updated Resources for Those New to EI Video Clips about EI Free YEC Journal Article, "Dosage" Decisions for EI Services SSIP Updates Research Opportunity for Families Upcoming Events EITP Fall Newsletter - 2016 Printable PDF of Fall 2016 Newsletter Practice Makes Perfect: Supporting the Principles of Early Intervention Expertise & Needs Assessment Survey: Demographics, Purpose and Child Outcomes Data New EITP Resource page on "Working with Interpreters and Translators" New Videos in the Desired Results Access Project Video Library New ACF Report: Developmental Foundations of School Readiness for Infants and Toddlers Child Outcome Summary Form (COSF) Rating Scale Descriptor Statements SSIP Updates: New SSIP Resource page New SSIP online training SSIP Workgroup updates Upcoming Events EITP Summer Newsletter - 2016 Printable PDF of Summer 2016 Newsletter Expertise and Needs Assessment Survey - due on 6/21/16 Early Intervention in Child Care Settings: Opportunities and Obstacles Assessment in Early Intervention (EI) - How to Paint an Authentic Picture? Interdisciplinary Teaming - Summer Session through the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Reminder about EITP Resource Pages DEC Recommended Practices with Examples Transition resource: "Eligibility and Service Delivery Policies: Differences Between IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B" CDC Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Opportunity for Families Upcoming Events from EITP Upcoming Events from MFLN EITP Spring Newsletter - 2016 Printable PDF of Spring 2016 Newsletter EITP Welcomes Maria Kastanis as the New Assistant Director Family Outcomes Surveys Have Been Sent EITP Institutes New EITP Online Trainings Interested in earning your Master's degree in Infancy and Early Childhood Education? Early Intervention Clearinghouse Website Update Provider Connections News - IMPACT Guidelines Proper ID Needed When Visiting Federal Facilities or Military Bases The Family's Role in the Child Outcomes Rating 1st Annual Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Conference 2016 Informed Family Decision-Making Checklist Explaining Why We Ask So Many Questions Great Videos on Recommended Early Intervention Practices ZERO TO THREE's Knowledge and Know-How: Nurturing Child Well-Being series Child Trends Videos CFC Award Nominations Upcoming Events EITP Winter Newsletter - 2015 Printable PDF of Winter 2015 Newsletter Evaluation, Assessment and Eligibility in EI - Is Anything Really Different? Coming Soon: A New Registration System for EITP Calendar EL VISTA: Training Opportunity Opportunity for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Study at University of Illinois Recorded Webinars on New CFC Procedure Manual Free Online Module on ASD: An Overview for Educators Starting Child Outcomes Conversations with Families Ask Lucy: Questions about Moodle Research Participation Opportunity Upcoming Events EITP Fall Newsletter - 2015 Printable PDF of Fall 2015 Newsletter Measuring Child Outcomes: Tools for Success Family Outcomes Surveys will go out soon Registration Open for Assessment Institute New Early Learning Site from US Department of Education TED Talk on Linguistic Genuis of Babies 5 Tips for Baby Conversations Practice Guides for Families that Support Interactions Tips for Supporting Depressed Mother New EITP Online Training Page EITP Online Learning Road Map Upcoming Events EITP Summer Newsletter - 2015 Printable PDF of Summer 2015 Newsletter Family Outcomes Surveys Have Been Sent! IMPACT and You! A Notice from Provider Connections Building Upon a Family's Gifts and Strengths InBrief Video Series on Resilience Learning Words Early Pays Off! 3 Highly Effective Strategies for Vocabulary Building ENRICH Early Intervention Reunion videos Research Opportunity for Professionals Upcoming Events EITP Spring Newsletter - 2015 Printable PDF of Spring 2015 Newsletter EITP Says Goodbye to Ted Burke and Welcomes Susan Connor as Director Winter Webinar Update New DEC Position Statement on Leadership Video: Early Intervention and Child Care: Natural Partners in Natural Environments A Better Way to Find EITP Events Safety Considerations for Home Visitors 3 Videos Illustrate Family Guided Routines Based Intervention Ask Lucy! Questions on Training Event Topics and Locations Our Very Own! Recognizing Sarah Werner Research Participation Opportunity Upcoming Events EITP Winter Newsletter - 2014 Printable PDF of Winter 2014 Newsletter Holiday Greeting New EITP Website Announcement New Procedure for EITP Online Certificates Save the Date: 9th Annual Empowering Professionals Conference New Report Card on Child Homelessness Goldstick Family Lecture resources Tips for Raising a Compassionate Infant or Toddler DEC Recommended Practices Video and Training Opportunities Family Coaching in Champaign resources EI Clearinghouse resources on addressing challenging behaviors Upcoming Conference on addressing challenging behaviors Ask Lucy! Rule 500 FAQs Spotlight on: Family Outcome Surveys Upcoming Events Upcoming Winter Webinar Wednesdays EITP Fall Newsletter – 2014 Printable PDF of Fall 2014 Newsletter Information on Rule 500 change for Illinois' Early Intervention System Updates in AAP guidelines for diagnosing development disabilities New Issue of International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education New online module on "Understanding LRE for Young Children" Resources to support young dual language learners and families Resources to support teen parents Little Kids Big Questions podcast FAQs on Child and Family Outcomes Request for "Very Own" nominees Notice for upcoming research participation Upcoming EITP Training Events EITP Summer Newsletter – 2014 Printable PDF of Summer 2014 Newsletter EITP Celebrates 1st year at the University of Illinois Engaging Illinois' Families to Enhance the Development of Infants and Toddlers EI Rule 500 Changes Resources, Ideas and Recipes to Share with Families The Importance of Messy Play Free CDC Materials Online Modules EITP Spring Newsletter – 2014 Printable PDF of Spring 2014 Newsletter Upcoming & Completed "To Do's" The Family Outcomes Surveys are on their way! EI Training FY15 Needs Assessment EITP Collaborates with Doctoral Student to win A Doris Duke Fellowship for the Promotion of Child Well-Being Upcoming Conferences Submit a Proposal for ISHA Conference EITP Winter Newsletter – 2013 Printable PDF of Winter 2013 Newsletter EITP Updates EITP Receives a University Public Engagement Award The Early Intervention Strategies for Success Blog Holidays: Strategies for Success Preparing Culturally Responsive Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Personnel Reputable Resources Upcoming Conferences & Training Opportunities EITP Fall Newsletter – 2013 Printable PDF of Fall 2013 Newsletter Important Announcement Regarding Changes with EITP Online Trainings Upcoming Training Opportunities Helpful Resources Upcoming Conferences Congratulations to Kirsten Lawrence DEC's 2013 Kathleen McCartan Award Winner EITP Spring Newsletter – 2013 Printable PDF of Spring 2013 Newsletter Annual Needs Assessment Family Outcomes Update National Conference Spotlight Informed Clinical Opinion Autism Resource Guide Spanish and Portuguese Videos Family Assessment Module Understanding Child Behavior EITP Winter Newsletter – 2012 Printable PDF of Winter 2012 Newsletter Family Outcomes Survey On Its Way to Families Last Year's Results Update Your Profile Today Upcoming National Conferences Results Matter Videos Helpful Transition Resources EITP Fall Newsletter – 2012 Printable PDF of Fall 2012 Newsletter New Part C Coordinator Announced! Family Assessment and Routines Based Interview Training Rolls out Statewide! ASHA & AOTA Approved E-Fax Services The Science of Early Childhood Development Social Emotional Tips Nurturing Environments Highlighted EITP Winter Newsletter – 2011 No PDF available (file not found) Spotlight On Success: The Power of TEAMING Training Program to Launch Online Submission of Credit Requests Notes from the Ombudsman... 5th Annual "Empowering Professionals Conference" Illinois Early Intervention Video Credit Pointers For Parents... EITP Fall Newsletter – 2011 Printable PDF of Fall 2011 Newsletter Spotlight On Success: A Successful Transition Relationship of Quality Practices to Child and Family Outcome Measurement Results - Part 2 of 2 IL Early Intervention Ombudsman Receives National Recognition RECIPES FOR SUCCESS... Changes In Early Intervention Credit Request Process Coming Pointers For Parents Resources EITP Winter Newsletter – 2010 Printable PDF of Winter 2010 Newsletter Spotlight On Success: Tell Us Your Success Story Training Program Launches A New Website From Provider Connections' Online News... CBO Website, Now More User-Friendly Seven Key Principles: Looks Like / Doesn't Look Like Save the Date Pointers for Parents...Tip Sheet: Fuss Management - Comforting the Irritable Child EI Resources EITP Fall Newsletter – 2010 Printable PDF of Fall 2010 Newsletter Spotlight on Success: The Family is Part of the Team EITP Instates Registration Fees Observations from the Ombudsman Training Opportunities Fragile X Syndrome Pointers For Parents EITP Spring Newsletter – 2010 Printable PDF of Spring 2010 Newsletter Spotlight On Success: From Early Intervention to High School Graduation Interpreter/Translator Required Training Revised Frequently Asked Questions Seven Key Principles: Looks Like / Doesn't Look Like Developmental Stages of Team Development (Briggs, M.H., 1997) Pointers For Parents…Charting Your Child's Healthy Development: 0 - 2 months EI Resources EITP Fall Newsletter – 2009 Printable PDF of Fall 2009 Newsletter Spotlight on Success: The Illinois EI Clearinghouse The EI Training Program Shifts Its Focus for 2009-2010 Seven Key Principles: Looks Like / Doesn't Look Like Central Billing Office Offers FREE Billing Services Revisions to the EI Provider Handbook Effective September 1 Pointers For Parents...Healthy Eating Tips for Infants and Toddlers EI Resources Newsletter available only as PDFs: Fall 2002 - our first newsletter! 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