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Implementing a Statewide Model for Paraprofessional Training and Supervision in Early Intervention Services: Accomplishments & Challenges
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11. CO-TOP*EIS at a glance 11 Developmental Intervention Assistant is the title chosen for early intervention paraprofessionals in Colorado
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23. Steps Involved in Delivery of Training to Supervisors and Trainers *DISA is a prerequisite for DITA Step 1 Early Intervention Colorado and The PAR 2 A Center organize regional trainings for Supervisors and Trainers Step 2 CCBs nominate certified/licensed Early Intervention Provider Steps 4a & b Completers qualify as Supervisors as well as Trainers who will deliver regional trainings to the DI Assistants Step 3a Early Intervention Provider Complete DISA Only Steps 3a & b Early Intervention Provider Complete DISA & *DITA Step 4a Completers qualify as Supervisors of DI Assistants
Ritu Conceptual Framework of the CO-TOP*EIS project
Ritu CO-TOP*EIS Objectives
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Geri Ritu to add – order of offering determined by the coalition Orientation to Early Intervention Fundamentals of the IFSP Process Early Intervention Teamwork Working with Families Promoting Social Emotional Development Instructional Strategies for Early Intervention Health Support Needs in Early Intervention Language and Literacy for Early Intervention Communication Support Needs in Early Intervention Individualized Intervention with Infants and Toddlers Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early Intervention Personal Growth and Development for DI Assistants Interpersonal Skills for DI Assistants Instructional and Assistive Technology in Early Intervention Transition at Age 3 Practicum in Early Intervention - 2 credits
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Ritu Two day training that provides core knowledge and skills to professionals in: Role Clarification – Professional vs. Paraprofessional (DI Assistant) Collaboration and working relationships Assessing personal supervisory skills Developing understanding of the seven functions as supervisors of DI Assistants
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Ritu Now that we have discussed ways of time management and all the other crap – let’s come back to the components of para supervision
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Geri 5 DISA and 5 DITA trainings offered A total of 17 CCBs participated as well as one inclusive preschool ( with an infant/toddler program) 61 Developmental Intervention Supervisors Trained 46 Developmental Intervention Trainers Trained Pilot tested DI Assistant Trainings: The Resource Center 8 participants 4 Academies Community Options Inc. 7 participants completed 10 Academies Bal Swan Childten’s Center/Imagine 32 participants
Ritu Black dots represent the CCBs that have participated in DISA and DITA regional trainings – shows state wide representation
Geri Academies pilot tested with classes from 6-30 candidates No major revisions/changes recommended by the trainers Academies are very well received by participants – all reported increase in knowledge on the post tests and course evaluations Interactions with other DI Assistant participants in academies was reported to be rewarding both by participants as well as trainers Trainings triggered good teaming conversations among professionals