EITP Online Learning

Overview of Illinois Early Intervention Extended Services

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 CDT

Resources for the Overview of Illinois Extended Services training. Check our EITP Events page to register for any upcoming offerings.

Training Description

This two-hour session will provide Early Intervention professionals with a comprehensive understanding of IL Early Intervention Extended Services (EIES), including eligibility criteria and key considerations for families navigating this transition. Participants will explore strategies to support families in making informed decisions related to IL early intervention transition and extended services. Using a family-centered approach, this session will highlight ways to continue addressing Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes with a focus on strengthening caregiver capacities as families prepare to shift to school-based services. Through discussions and reflection, participants will review strategies to utilize a team approach honoring family voice to foster a smooth and supportive transition process that prioritizes each child and family’s unique needs.

Objectives:

Understand IL Early Intervention Extended Services, including eligibility criteria, continuation of services, and a smooth transition.
Explore strategies to guide families in making informed decisions about Illinois Early Intervention transition.
Identify family-centered practices to address IFSP outcomes and enhance caregiver capacities during EI Extended Services and the shift from Early Intervention to Early Childhood services.
Review responsive teaming strategies for collaboration, and strengthening partnerships between EI teams, early childhood teams, and families to ensure a supportive transition process.

Resources from Session

The following resources are from the session in order of how they appear:

Slides (pdf)
Slides with notes (pdf)
Illinois EI Principles (pdf)
DEC Recommended Practices (RPs) Excerpt - Family (pdf)
Action Plan (pdf)
Illinois Early Intervention Services System Act Public Act 102-0209 (Section 11h)
Practice Improvement Tools from ECTA Center available in English and Spanish
- Family-Centered Practices Checklist (pdf)
- Informed Family Decision-Making Practices Checklist (pdf)
- Family Engagement Practices Checklist (pdf)
- Family Capacity Building Practices Checklist (pdf)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Guidance & Resources from US Dept. of Education
DEC RPs with Examples Exceprt - Transition (pdf)
Federal Requirements for Transition from Part C to Preschool (ECTA Center)
When I’m 3 - Transition Guide (ISBE and IDHS-DEC)
EI Clearinghouse resources - available in multiple languages
- Transition tipsheet
- EIES tipsheet
ECTA Center Transition resources – available in English and Spanish
- Transition Checklist (English, pdf)
- Transition Practitioner Guide (English, pdf)
Extended Services Tool
EITP Announcement on Extended Services (pdf)
Parent Notice on EI Extended Services (IDHS)
Supporting Family Member Informed Decision Making - English and Spanish versions available from ECTA Center DEC RPs Practice Improvement Tools: Family Practice Guides for Practitioners
Provider Handbook, pg. 204 on Transition Process (IDHS)
Discharge Report (Word) and Guidance for Discharge Report from Provider Handbook
Family Routine Categories (fillable pdf)
Family Routine Categories - Word document (file will download to your computer, and then you can find and open it)
Case Studies (pdf)
Family Outcomes Infographic (pdf) and related Family Outcomes Survey (pdf)

Additional Resources

To learn more about Illinois EI/ES work between CFCs and LEAs:

EI/ES Memo to Districts (updated October 2025) from ISBE outlines expectations and responsibilities shared between LEAs, CFCs, and families.
EI/ES Transition Checklist (updated September 2022) from ISBE is an easy-to-follow checklist of transition activities by the agency responsible that can be used to track dates of completion.

To learn more about Outcomes for children and families, please visit the following:

Child Outcomes resource page
ECTA Outcomes Center “At a Glance: Child & Family Outcomes” based on Family and Child Outcomes for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education, (April 2005)

To learn more about Family-Centered Practices, please visit our Family-Centered Practices page.

To learn more about transition and Part B services, please visit the following:

Transition resource page
Transition Trainings from EITP:
- Transition: Partnering with Families as They Leave Early Intervention (self-paced, asynchronous online training)
- Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Services: Roles and Responsibilities (from STAR NET and EITP) - check EITP Events page for any upcoming dates
EI Clearinghouse
Illinois State Board of Education
Early CHOICES
- Understanding Inclusion modules
US Dept of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
- Topic Area - Early Childhood Transition

Reminder: Children and families can exit EI at any time. If the family chooses not to seek Part B services, the EI Team supports them by providing community resources outside the EI system

Interpreter/Translator System Overview Toolkit

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 CDT

This page contains resources for interpreters and translators entering the Illinois Early Intervention system. Resources are taken from the training "System Overview for Bilingual Interpreters and Translators in the Illinois Early Intervention System".

New to EI Forum

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:30:00 CDT

The New to EI Forum is on is on the first Tuesday of the month from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (central), except for January, October, and July. Join the zoom meeting and enter New2EI as the password. If you need assistance between forum meetings, please contact any of the EI Partners.

No registration is required!
No EI credit is provided for participation.
How to Join
Community Guidelines (pdf)
FAQs about the forum
Upcoming Dates
Key Resources and Tips

If you plan to join us, we encourage you to share your questions before the meeting:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PresurveyNewtoEIForum

Description:

It is common for questions to arise when starting your career in Early Intervention. EITP offers another level of support to help - the New to EI Forum!

New providers will have the opportunity to ask questions to the EI partners about our field and our work. The Illinois EI partners will be available to answer your questions and provide clarification, guidance, and support as you familiarize yourself with the EI program beyond the Systems Overview.

There is no fee for this service, and no credit hours will be awarded. This is open to providers within their first 18 months in EI. No question is too small! We are here for you!

Visit our New to EI Forum FAQ to learn more about this event.

Intended Audience:

New early interventionists within the first 18 months on the job.

Objectives:

Provide a space for new to EI personnel to get answers to questions about their new role in the EI system.
Provide an avenue for resource sharing with new to EI personnel.
Provide a space for new to EI personnel to feel grounded, connected in a large system, resources.

How do I join?

We encourage you to join the Zoom meeting 10-15 minutes prior to the start time to ensure you can get into the online meeting room and ensure the technology works for you. You may want to join from a quiet place that allows you to unmute yourself when appropriate.

To join: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/633372205?pwd=dTJyOE9sUmdYWTlnMkhpOUZVVzg4QT09

Telephone: (only if needed) (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 633 372 205
Password: New2EI

See our EITP Webinars page to learn more about system requirements and how to participate.

What to expect?

A representative from the following EI partners will be present to answer your questions:
There will be introductions, a review of questions that have been submitted via the pre-survey, and an opportunity to discuss any additional questions.
Each session will close with a review of additional resources to consider exploring and a brief survey to provide feedback on your experience.

How should I prepare?

Complete the pre-survey prior to the session.
Be ready to engage and interact with the partners as they listen to your questions and provide answers to their best ability.
You can use the “chat” feature to submit your questions. Depending on the group size, you may also be able to use your microphone or video to talk directly to your partners.
Review the Community Guidelines (pdf):
- Discussions will be intentional, centered, and safe.
  - Some questions or concerns raised might not fit this format and may require being moved into a different setting (e.g., email, one-on-one) to best support the member and community.
- Recognize the value of others.
  - Be open to learning from one and other.
  - Respect the expertise and wisdom shared.
- Listen compassionately and without judgment.
  - Keep all stories or personal material shared confidential.
- Speak one at a time.
  - Avoid interrupting.
- Be aware of time to allow multiple voices within the time limit.
  - Avoid lengthy monologues or personal stories.

Upcoming Dates

You may call in as often as you like! Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of most months (no January, October, or July meetings) from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (central). Meeting topics are listed by date.

No July 2025 meeting
August 5, 2025 – Credentialing/Enrollment/Impact
September 2, 2025 – Business of Being an EI Provider
No October 2025 meeting
November 4, 2025 – Billing/Documentation/Monitoring
December 2, 2025 – Connecting with Families
No January 2026 meeting
February 3, 2026 – Credentialing/Enrollment
March 3, 2026 – Business of Being an EI Provider
April 7, 2026 – Billing/Documentation/Monitoring
May 5, 2026 – Connecting with Families
June 2, 2026 – Open Forum (no topic)
No July 2026 meeting

Key Resources and Tips

Key Resources and Tips Shared in Forum (pdf)
- Key Resources and References - intended for anyone wanting to learn more about EI (not just providers)
- New to EI - a resource page intended for any individuals interested in serving families in EI

Download New to EI Forum Flyer (pdf) for more details .

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Mindfulness, Breathe, and Yoga in Your EI Practice

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:15:00 CDT

This page contains resources related to the EITP training "Mindfulness, Breath, and Yoga In Your Early Intervention Practice: Practical Strategies for the EI Provider".

Handout Packet (pdf)
References and Resources
Yoga Teacher Training
Children's Books You Might Like
Music and Videos
PPT Slides

Handout Packet (pdf)

References and Resources: Books

Collins, Britt. Sensory Yoga for Kids: Therapeutic Movement for Children of All Abilities. Sensory Resources, 2015.
Flynn, Lisa. Yoga for Children. Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2013.
Garabedian, Helen. Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers and Preschoolers: 8-Minute Routines to Help Your Child Grow Smarter, Be Happier, and Behave Better. Hachette Books, 2008.
Grabedian, Helen. Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger. New York, NY: Fireside, 2004.
Hanson, Rick. Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2011.
Siegel, Daniel J MD, and Bryson, Tina Payne, PhD. The Whole-Brain Child, New York, NY: Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks, 2012.
Trivell, Lisa. I Can’t Believe it’s Yoga for Kids. New York, NY: Hatherleigh Press, 2000.
Weis, Sara J. GOGO Yoga for Kids: Yoga Lessons for Children. Self Published www.gogyogal.com, 2018.
Wenig, Marsha. YogaKids: Educating the Whole Child Through Yoga, New York, NY: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2003.
Yaffa, Angel and Gopala. Teaching Rainbow Kids Yoga The Complete Toolbox for all Children and Family Yoga Teachers

References and Resources: Websites

Child Development and Physical Activity

Article "Promoting Physical Activity" from Bright Futures
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Bright Futures from AAP
- Healthy Children or Healthy Children en Español - the AAP Parenting site
National Physical Activity Plan - contains Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Ed. from Dept. of Health and Human Services and more
My Activity Pyramid for Kids with video and handout from University of Missouri Extension
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America
Serve and Return from Harvard University
- - 5 Steps for Serve & Return

Mindfulness

Article "Rocking and Rolling. Being Present. Mindfulness in Infants and Toddlers" from Maria Gehl, Aidan H. Bohlander for Young Children (March 2018, Vol. 73 No. 1)
Article "Mindfulness for Parents" by Maria Gehl, Kathy Kinsner, and Rebecca Parlakian for Zero to Three (6/8/2018)
Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities Cards
Mindfulness in Early Childhood - mindfulness resources from Zero to Three
- Infographic: Mindful Eating for Infants and Toddlers Start with You
Article "Helping Toddlers Understand Their Emotions" by Claire Lerner, LCSW-C, from PBS Kids
Article "Your Calm Is Their Calm: Co-Regulation Strategies for Infants and Toddlers" from Zero to Three (6/25/25)

Breathe

Article "5 Fun Breathing Exercises for Kids" by Cosmic Kids (3/6/13)
Article "Practice Mindfulness with Belly Breathing" from PBS.org
Article "Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids" from Coping Skills for Kids - videos and illustrations to help demonstrate breathing exercises
- Printables (free) of Deep Breathing Exercises

Relaxation, Visualization and Meditation

Guided Relaxation Scripts and Audio from Green Child Magazine

Yoga

Article "Discover Why Kids Need Yoga as Much as We Do" by Marsha Wenig for Yoga Journal (4/5/17)
Article "Learn about Benefits of Yoga for Children" by SCL Health with video and print-out of "Kids Yoga Poses" (7/2019)
Article "Heart and Soul Yoga with Children" by Shakta Khalsa, Founder & Director of Radiant Child Yoga (2015)
Article "Swammie Mommie" by Judith Hanson Lasater (11/20/14)
Article "Using Yoga to Support Langauge and Literacy Development" by Linda Hagood for Paths to Literacy for Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired (9/17/19)
Article "Yoga Builds Literacy Skills" by Stephanie Boocock for Kidding Around Yoga (12/5/16)
Cosmic Kids Yoga for yoga and mindfulness
Kids Yoga Stories
- Free Resources from Kids Yoga Stories
Meddy Teddy™
Pinterest has many great Yoga for Kids Boards: Search Pinterest for "Yoga for Kids"

References and Resources: Materials

Yoga Teacher Training

Cosmic Kids Yoga
GoGo Yoga
Radiant Child Yoga
Rainbow Kids Yoga
Yogakids
Zensational Kids
This list is not comprehensive – please search your area for more!

Children's Books You Might Like

Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard and Daniel Rechtschaffen
Good Morning Yoga: A Pose by Pose Wake-up Story by Mariam Gates
I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde
I am Yoga by Susan Verde
Meddy Teddy™ Mindful Poses for Little Babies
Mindful Moments at Bedtime by Paloma Rossa
Yoga Bug (board book) by Sarah Jane Hinder
Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids by Kristin Fisher
This list is not comprehensive, but feel free to be inspired by books you already have to tell your own yoga story!

Music and Videos

You can search YouTube, Spotify, or any streaming service for playlists around "mindful breathing", "yoga", "coffeehouse music", etc.

PPT Slides

An abbreviated version of the PPT slides are available and organized by topic chronologically to help with your learning.

Pause and Reflect Book Series

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:15:00 CST

This is a resource page for the professional development opportunity from EITP titled "Enhancing Early Intervention Partnerships and Practices: A Book Study of Pause and Reflect by Dana Childress".

Event Description

Participants in this reflective book study will explore practical and relational strategies to build strong partnerships with families and teams to improve practice and support meaningful changes that align with the mission of Early Intervention. Participants will examine how to communicate the purpose of Early Intervention, review the coaching approach, and learn how to use joint planning to address family-identified priorities within daily routines in natural learning environments.

Discussions will focus on supporting the “EI triad”, the child, the caregiver, and the provider, by gathering meaningful information, engaging all participants of the EI triad, and sharing expertise that honors each family’s individualized priorities and culture with a strengths-based approach. Adult learning principles will be explored as a foundation for effective caregiver coaching and implementation of balanced intervention strategies to empower families.

Reflective discussions will encourage practitioners to connect new learning to current experiences, deepen self-awareness, and promote integration into practice. The goal is to strengthen high-quality service leading to positive, lasting outcomes for children and families while fostering resilience and professional growth.

You will receive a copy of the book “Pause and Reflect: Your Guide to a Deeper Understanding of Early Intervention Practice” by Dana Childress

Participation in this professional development opportunity is limited to Intermediate-level Early Intervention providers in Illinois who currently maintain an active Early Intervention caseload. This requirement ensures that participants are prepared to engage with the content and apply the concepts directly to their practice. Prior awareness of the following:

Illinois Principles of Early Intervention
Mission of Early Intervention
DEC Recommended Practices
Basic understanding of the coaching approach.
Must be an early intervention provider actively supporting Illinois families.

Implement family-centered practices that align with the mission of Early Intervention by using a strengths-based approach to embed learning opportunities into everyday routines and empower caregivers.
Intentionally plan and conduct visits focusing on the EI triad, applying balanced intervention strategies and coaching methods grounded in adult-learning principles in natural learning opportunities.
Gather and use meaningful information through respectful, reciprocal, and reflective conversations that strengthen caregiver confidence and support family-identified outcomes.
Apply strategies for professional resilience by managing workload, reducing stress, and engaging in ongoing reflective practice to sustain learning and growth
Engage in guided reflection and discussion to deepen self-awareness by identifying your own personality traits, thought patterns, and priorities, to gain insights into how these personal factors influence your professional practice and interactions with others.

Sessions Schedule

Monday, March 2, 2026 12:30 - 2:30 pm (unique time compared to the rest of the series!)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Monday, April 20, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Monday, May 18, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Resources

Principles of Early Intervention
Illinois EI Principles (pdf, revised January 2021)
Agreed Upon Mission and Key Principles for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments (pdf)
DEC Recommended Practices
A Quick Overview of DEC Recommended Practices (pdf)

Understanding of the Coaching Approach

Coaching Characteristics (pdf)
Coaching Plan (pdf form)
The Coaching Partnership: 6 Characteristics for Building Relationships with Families (pdf)
Tips for Joint Planning with Families (pdf)
Partnering with Families during Live Video Visits (Telehealth) (pdf) - the first page can be used as a visual list of reminders
6 EI Adult Learning Principles (pdf) from Brookes Publishing
5 Tips for Building a Reciprocal Relationship with Parents of Young Children from Brookes Publishing
A Journey through EI - Partnering with Professionals (pdf)
Coaching Families through Early Intervention - Service Coordination Strategies (pdf)

Self Assessments

Reflective Questions

Some or all of these reflective questions may be asked during the session. In order to help prepare for the discussion, please review and reflect on the following for each chapter:

Reflective Journal

We encourage you to use these reflective journals as you read the chapter before each session.

Reflective Journal for Chapter 1 (pdf form)
Reflective Journal for Chapter 2 (pdf form)
Reflective Journal for Chapter 3 (pdf form)
Reflective Journal for Chapter 4 (pdf form)
Reflective Journal for Chapter 5 (pdf form)
Reflective Journal for Chapter 6 (pdf form)

Participant Materials

The following materials can help support your learning throughout the series.

Session 6:

Taking Care of Yourself - Find Your Favorites (pdf form)
Strategies for Taking Care of Yourself (pdf form)
Calm the Chaos Resources (pdf)
EITP offers a monthly Self-Care Café: A Mindfulness and Self-Care Check In session that you can register for at our EITP Events page
Being Mindful (EITP Announcement, May 2020)
Being Mindful in a Busy World (pdf) (Allen and Burcham, 2014, University of Illinois Extension)
Self-Care Action Plan (pdf) (VEIPD)
Self-Care Reminders (pdf)
Self-Care Reminders Screensaver/Background Image
Service Coordinator-Specific Resources:
- Taking Care of You! module (runtime 12 minutes) from SC Online
- Taking Care of Yourself resources from SC resource page

EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional (EICAI)

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:45:00 CST

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Resources

Resources will be added to this page as they are developed and curated over time. We value the expertise everyone brings and look forward to adding to this page throughout the sessions.

Book: Pause and Reflect: Your Guide to a Deeper Understanding of Early Intervention Practice by Dana C. Childress, Ph.D.
My Supports (pdf)
Objectives (pdf)
Reflective Journal (pdf)
Reflective Practice Self Assessment (pdf) - also available as Excel file download - with related Interpreting Score of Reflective Practice Self-Assessment (pdf)
Safe Space vs. Brave Space by MedCircle
Series Commitments and Community Guidelines (pdf)

4Rs Resources

The 4Rs Model (pdf)
The 4Rs Model Coloring Sheet (pdf)
The 4Rs Model Self-Assessment (pdf)
The 4Rs Module Self-Assessment Coloring Pages (pdf)

Overview of EICAI

EITP is proud to support a new Illinois professional development opportunity, EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional (EICAI), that encourages and strengthens the practice of early interventionists by fortifying their support, fostering team cohesion, mitigating stress and compassion fatigue, and providing a space for contemplation and critical thinking.

Through 7 engagements with team facilitators, participants will focus on establishing relationships that encourage the growth and development of the interventionists and who they engage with in their Illinois Early Intervention (EI) practice. A guided process promotes discussing, questioning, planning, and decision-making using the expertise of team members and other professionals. The purpose is to collectively 'see' an event, experience, or person as clearly as possible without judgment, criticism, or praise.

Facilitators will offer opportunities to deepen their EI practice within this community of learners through reading, discussion, reflection, collaboration, problem solving, and application of strategies in their current work with families.

Each of these activities supports the interventionists' ability to increase awareness and appreciation of themselves and the work being done. As interventionists engage in these practices, the capacity to honor and cherish their strengths while exposing and working on their vulnerabilities will continue cultivating a foundation for ongoing personal and professional growth and improving the quality of EI services.

Participants

This is an intermediate-level professional development opportunity for active EI providers supporting Illinois families.

An "Active EI Provider" is an individual currently credentialed and enrolled to bill for services* in the Illinois EI System and actively provides support and services to enrolled children and families in the Illinois EI System. This learning experience includes licensed assistants who are currently credentialed and have provided support and services within the last six months under the supervision of a licensed and credentialed EI provider.

*Service Coordinators are not enrolled to bill and are ineligible for this opportunity. Please consider joining the Illinois SC Forum for support specific to Service Coordination.

Requirements

Interested participants should submit an application which takes about 10-15 minutes. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on the following essay questions and provide a thoughtful response that meets the 100-word minimum word requirements:
- Please discuss your reasons for applying to the EI Collective and what you desire to attain during this experience.
- Please describe your approach and philosophy of working with young children and their families.
Participants will be a part of an active collective that will meet every few weeks. The first session will be an introductory session lasting 90 minutes, with the additional sessions lasting two hours.
Participants should be prepared to share self-reflection/personal/work experiences and engage in active listening with reflective responses.
Participants will participate virtually by computer or tablet (not by phone) with access to audio, microphone for speaking, and video camera for live video image projection, and to be in a location where they can participate fully and confidentially for each session.
Participants will receive a copy of the book Pause and Reflect: Your Guide to a Deeper Understanding of Early Intervention Practice by Dana C. Childress, Ph.D., with the expectation of reading and completing the activities associated with the book separately and before sessions.
It is recommended that participants have prior knowledge of the Mission of EI, Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices, Illinois EI Principles, elements of the coaching approach, and adult learning principles.

EI Credit

EITP is an approved sponsor of CEs towards IDPR licensures for Dietitian/Nutrition, LCPC, OT, PT, Social Work, and SLP.

Attendance and participation at a minimum of 6 of 7 sessions is required for any EI credit. Up to 13.5 hours* of contact hours and EI credit will be awarded as follows:

3 hours in Working with Families
3 hours in Intervention
2 hours in Atypical Child Development
2 hours in Typical Child Development
3.5 hours in Assessment

Past Cohort Application Announcements

Self-Care Cafe

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:45:00 CST

Resources related to EITP's self-care cafe, which is a monthly online discussion group meeting the 2nd Monday of every month at 9am. Registration is required and credit is provided.

Moodle Support and Help

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:15:00 CST

This page contains archival resources related to the Moodle online learning management system used by EITP from 2014-2024.

We do not recommend taking our courses in Moodle. Since October 1, 2024, EITP has used Canvas as our learning management system instead of Moodle. If you previously enrolled in Moodle, please know that Canvas offers a better learner experience. To learn more about accessing our online trainings, please visit our FAQ for Online Trainings. Please register for our online trainings at EITP Online Events.

Moodle (Legacy) Resources

Accessing EITP Online Moodle Trainings (1 min 30 sec.) - interactive presentation on how to access our Moodle trainings
- Online Learning Roadmap (pdf) - a document outlining accessing our Moodle trainings
- Retrieve Forgotten EITP Moodle Password or User Name
- Change your EITP Moodle Password
Downtime Alert: Moodle has a weekly maintenance window on Wednesdays, 5 a.m. - 8 a.m., during which downtime may occur.
Recommended Browsers: We recommend using a supported browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If you are a Mac/Apple user, we recommend Safari. Starting July 1, 2022, our Moodle course content will no longer be supported by Internet Explorer 11 (IE11).

Moodle Online Training "Rules of the Road"

Avoid blocking our emails. Make sure you mark anything that comes from Illinois.edu as safe so you can receive correspondence from us regarding your online training in your email inbox.
Allow pop-up windows from "learn.illinois.edu"
Time management. Plan enough time to complete a module once you start it. The length of time of module is shown in the upper left corner.
Follow the steps in order. Go through the module in consecutive order without moving forward or backward.
Navigate the course. Once you finish a module you can close the window and a check mark will appear next to the module to document it has been completed on the course page. The next module will not unlock until the check mark appears next to the previous module. If the check mark doesn't appear automatically you may need to refresh your browser.
Refresh your browser after each activity to open the next activity/section. On a PC: Hold down the Control and F5 buttons simultaneously. On a Mac: Hold down the Command and R key simultaneously.
Check your internet connection. Please make sure you have a strong and consistent internet connection to the best of your ability.
Complete quizzes. Once you begin a quiz you will have 30 minutes to complete it. If you do not complete it within 30 minutes you will need to start over. A 100% passing grade is required and you will have unlimited attempts to take the quiz until you receive the passing grade.
Complete these steps and you are on the road to success! If you followed all these steps and still cannot successfully navigate through or complete the course, then email eitraining@illinois.edu to inform them of the online training you are in, the difficulties you are experiencing, and the steps you have taken to try to remedy the problem.

Pop-up Windows Blocked?

When you are in the Moodle learning environment, you may get a message that says "It appears that pop-up windows are blocked, stopping this SCORM package from playing. Please check your browser settings before trying again."

If you get that message, please try the following:

Add “https://learn.illinois.edu/” to the list of trusted (safe) websites in your browser. This link has instructions for how to add a website to your safe list. There are instructions for common browsers (Chrome, Safari, and Firefox). Once you have added the site to your safe list, try to access the module/quiz again to see if it works.
The other option – less preferred – is to temporarily disable the pop-up blocker on your browsers in order to take the quiz. This link has instructions for how to disable the pop-up blocker for common equipment/browsers. After accessing and completing the module/quiz, it is recommended to re-enable the pop-up blocker so you can resume safe web browsing.

Online Troubleshooting

Many issues can be resolved by refreshing your browser. To refresh your web-browser:

On a PC: Hold down the Control and F5keys simultaneously.
On a Mac: Hold down the Command and R keys simultaneously.

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My certificate doesn't come up at the end of the training.	For Moodle trainings, certificates at the end of the entire training, after you have completed all required activities, such a viewing modules, submitting check for understandings and completing the training evaluation. After you have done all the activities, you can download your certificate as a PDF. (Please make a note of the folder location where the certificate downloads.) For EITP webinars or live events, a certificate will be emailed to you directly within 2 business days of completing the training evaluation for the live online event.	Email
What if I don’t pass the quiz on the first attempt?	The objective of the quiz is to check for understanding. When an online participant does not answer all questions correctly they will be informed as to which responses were correct and which ones were incorrect. Then the learner may review the content and make another attempt at the quiz. Currently there is no limit on the number of attempts that can be made as the objective is for the learner to have the knowledge they need to be successful in their work with children and families in early intervention.	No

Contact Information

If you don't find the answer to your question on this page, then contact the EITP support team. Please do not email ATLAS or other University programs.

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

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:30:00 CDT

Resources and information for the participants of the "Strengthening Connections with Families through Live Video Visits (LVV) Facilitated Discussion Series"

The Growing Brain Series

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:30:00 CDT

Resources related to the ZZT Growing Brain Series "Nature, Nurture, and the Growing Brain Gone Virtual"

Coaching Webinar Series

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:45:00 CDT

COMING SOON! Resources related to the "Building Capacities Within Families Coaching Series"

Serving Families of Eligible Children without Delays in Illinois Early Intervention

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:15:00 CDT

Resource page for the training series "Serving Families of Eligible Children without Delays in Illinois Early Intervention"

Pyramid Touchpoints Resources

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:45:00 CST

Resources for the SSIP sessions on Pyramid Touchpoints

BDI-3 Training Resources

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:30:00 CST

Resources from the EITP training on the Battelle Developmental Inventory 3rd edition (BDI-3).

Engage and Attune to Families

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Tue, 07 May 2024 08:30:00 CDT

Resources related to the "Engage and Attune" series

Engage and Attune - Digging Deeper Series

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Fri, 03 May 2024 17:00:00 CDT

Resources for FAN/Engage and Attune: Digging Deeper training

DC 0-5 Training

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:30:00 CDT

This page has resources related to the trainings offered by EITP in collaboration with Zero to Three that cover the DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood Version 2.0.

These materials are intended for education and training to help promote a high standard of care by professionals. These materials may not be copied, reproduced, or otherwise shared without express written permission of ZERO TO THREE. Any other reproduction is prohibited. For permission to use these materials, visit Zero to Three Permissions site.

Some files below are password protected and indicated with an asterisk (*). You will receive the password to view the file in the training.

Appendix A - Developmental Milestones (pdf)

Axis II Caregiving Table (pdf form)*

Case Report - Emma (pdf)*

Case Report - Turner (pdf)*

Competency Domain Rating Summary Table (pdf)

Cultural Formulation Tables (pdf)*

DC:0-5 Crosswalk to DCM-5 and ICD-10 (pdf)*

Four Square Activity - Axis I (pdf form)*

Multiaxial Framework Worksheet (pdf form)*

PowerPoint Slides with Notes - all 3 sessions (pdf)*

Available for Purchase:

NEW 2021! DC:0–5™ version 2.0 includes numerical codes to help facilitate the inclusion of DC:0-5 disorders in health care delivery and electronic medical records. The updated information is available for free as a supplemental (pdf).

Painting a Picture

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:45:00 CST

Resources and materials related to the Virtual Painting a Picture (Report Writing) training.

Making the Most of Your Time with Families: Strategies, Ideas, and Resources

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:30:00 CST

Resources from EITP Training "Making the Most of Your Time with Families: Strategies, Ideas, and Resources".

Forgot Your Moodle Username or Password?

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:30:00 CDT

Instruction for retreiving your Moodle username or password from https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois.las/71356

Change Your Moodle Password

jonesa@illinois.edu (Alissa Jones) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:30:00 CDT

Instruction for changing Moodle password from https://answers.uillinois.edu/illinois.las/71356

EITP Online Learning

Overview of Illinois Early Intervention Extended Services

Training Description

Objectives:

Resources from Session

Additional Resources

Interpreter/Translator System Overview Toolkit

New to EI Forum

Mindfulness, Breathe, and Yoga in Your EI Practice

Handout Packet (pdf)

References and Resources: Books

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Yoga Teacher Training

Children's Books You Might Like

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PPT Slides

Pause and Reflect Book Series

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EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional (EICAI)

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Overview of EICAI

Participants

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EI Credit

Past Cohort Application Announcements

Self-Care Cafe

Moodle Support and Help

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Moodle Online Training "Rules of the Road"

Pop-up Windows Blocked?

Online Troubleshooting

Contact Information

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

The Growing Brain Series

Coaching Webinar Series

Serving Families of Eligible Children without Delays in Illinois Early Intervention

Pyramid Touchpoints Resources

BDI-3 Training Resources

Engage and Attune to Families

Engage and Attune - Digging Deeper Series

DC 0-5 Training

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Painting a Picture

Making the Most of Your Time with Families: Strategies, Ideas, and Resources

Forgot Your Moodle Username or Password?

Change Your Moodle Password