This 5-session reflective discussion series is designed for Early Intervention Providers who are actively supporting families through direct-service live video visits. This offering provides Early Interventionists with an opportunity to reflect on their work, share insights and experiences, and strengthen their live video coaching skills. This interactive series is intended to support practitioners as they integrate family-centered practices, the mission and principles of Early Intervention, and live video visits. Building a collaborative relationship between families and professionals is imperative and may require different approaches within live video visits. This series will support providers in building relationships, engaging families in open dialogue, and ultimately maximizing everyday learning opportunities through live video visits. Through reflective discussion and collaboration, providers will gain awareness of how they are building intentional relationships with families, supporting children’s and families’ development, identifying and sharing these strategies with peers, and recognizing their impact on the children and families they support.
Participation in all sessions is required to receive a certificate of participation, which includes 10 contact hours of IL Early Intervention credentialing credit (2 AS, 4 INT, and 4 WWF).
- Session 1: Strong Relationship, Strong Foundation - September 11, 2025
- Session 2: Connect with Care - September 15, 2025
- Session 3: Intentional and Attuned Interactions - September 23, 2025
- Session 4: Building Family Capacity Through Collaborative Interactions - October 2, 2025
- Session 5: Communicate to Connect - October 6, 2025
- All sessions are from 12:30 - 2:30 pm central
This series uses videos and questions from the Conversations that Connect: Building Relationships during Virtual Early Intervention Visits series produced by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council. The series also aligns to the Principles of Early Intervention found in the Illinois Principles of EI (pdf) and the DEC Recommended Practices.
Session 1
The following materials and resources are related to Session 1 - Strong Relationships, Strong Foundations:
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Session 2
The following materials and resources are related to Session 2 - Connect with Care:
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Session 3
The following materials and resources are related to Session 3 - Responsive & Attuned Interactions:
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Session 4
The following materials and resources related to Session 4 - Building Family Capacity Through Collaborative Interactions:
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Session 5
The following materials and resources related to Session 5 - Communicate to Connect:
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