Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois

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• Strengthening Connections with Families through Live Video Visits (LVV) Facilitated Discussion Series

  Oct 26, 2023 10:45 am

  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 dialog, and ultimately maximizing everyday learning opportunities between live video visits. Through reflective discussion and collaboration, providers will gain awareness of the ways in which 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 with 8 contact hours of IL Early Intervention credentialing credit (2 AS, 3 INT, and 3 WWF).

  • Session 1 - Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm 
  • Session 2 - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm
  • Session 3 - Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm
  • Session 4 - Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm
  • Session 5 - Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm

  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.

  Session 1

  The following materials and resources related to Session 1 - Strong Relationships, Strong Foundations:

  • Action Plan (pdf, form)
  • Coaching Characteristics (pdf)
  • "Final Thought" quote in the presentation is taken from Paula Clark, Ohio Physical Therapist, in A Home Visit with Zander's Family (Videos on Engaging Families from ECTA)
  • Technology Loan Program from Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
  • Tele-Intervention Has Made Me Thankful For… from VEIPD
  • Tele-Intervention Tips for Families (pdf) from FGRBI
  • Partnering with Families during Live Video Visits (pdf) 

  Videos

  • Principles of Family-Centered Care 
  • Part 1: Being Open to Virtual Visits from Conversations that Connect: Building Relationships during Virtual Early Intervention Visits 
  • Supporting Chloe's Family 
  • Building Positive Relationships with Families from the Center for Early Childhood Education at Eastern Connecticut State University

  Session 2

  The following materials and resources related to Session 2 - Connect with Care:

  • Session 2 Slides for Small Group Discussions (Breakout rooms) (pdf)
  • Joint Planning in Preparation for LVVs (pdf)  
  • 6 Key Ideas for Joint Planning with Parents from VEIPD

  Videos

  • Part 2: The Importance of Checking In from Conversations that Connect: Building Relationships during Virtual Early Intervention Visits 
  • Supporting Grayson’s Family (clip from 7:17 to 8:05 mark) from FGRBI

  Session 3

  The following materials and resources related to Session 3 - Responsive & Attuned Interactions:

  • Session 3 Slides for Small Group Discussions (Breakout rooms) (pdf)
  • Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) Guide (pdf) from Erikson Insitute
    • FAN as a Grounding Tool in Uncertain Times – ARC of Engagement (pdf) from Erikson Insitute
    • FAN as a Grounding Tool in Uncertain Times – Mindful Self-Regulation (MSR) (pdf) from Erikson Insitute
  • Questions to Build Capacity (pdf) from Erikson Institute

  Videos

  • Part 3: Being Flexible, Responsive, and Purposeful from Conversations that Connect: Building Relationships during Virtual Early Intervention Visits 
  • "Little Girl Get Frustrated with Straw and Cup" (title as is on Youtube from @socialmedia2757)

  Session 4

  The following materials and resources related to Session 4 - Building Family Capacity Through Collaborative Interactions:

  • Session 4 Slides for Small Group Discussions (Breakout rooms) (pdf)
  • The Value of Collaborative Problem-Solving by Dana Childress (posted 4/5/2016 for VEIPD Early Intervention Strategies for Success) - includes scenario
  • Ever Wonder with Families? by Dana Childress (posted 5/12/2016 for VEIPD Early Intervention Strategies for Success)
  • Woods, J.J., & Lindeman, D.P. (2008) Gathering and Giving Information With Families.  Infants and Young Children, 21(4): 272-284. DOI: 10.1097/01.IYC.0000336540.60250.f2
    

  Videos

  • Part 4: Thinking Aloud with Families from Conversations that Connect: Building Relationships during Virtual Early Intervention Visits 
  • A Home Visit with the Ares' Family from ECTA (view clip from 5:45-7:28 mark)

  Session 5

  The following materials and resources related to Session 5 - Communicate to Connect:

  • 10 Strategies for Engaging Parents (not Children?) during Tele-Intervention by Dana Childress (posted 4/14/2020 for VEIPD Early Intervention Strategies for Success)
  • Google document "Collective Strategies for Strengthening Connections with Families in LVV"

  Videos

  • Part 5: Communicating in 2 Dimensions from Conversations that Connect: Building Relationships during Virtual Early Intervention Visits 

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