Full course description
Summary
Family Assessment in the Early Intervention System provides an overview of the family assessment process as a means for gathering information.
EI Key Principles Addressed
- #1 Supporting Caregiver Capacity
- #2 Facilitating Active Participation
- #3 Collaborative Relationships
- #6 Periodic Monitoring
- #7 Ongoing Communication
- #8 Quality Services
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Understand the roles of providers, service coordinators, and families within the process.
- Understand the impact that family assessment has on early intervention practices.
- Recognize considerations for day-to-day practice with children and families.
- Identify strategies for making the family assessment process useful and engaging with families.
Credit Hours
This event is approved for Early Intervention Contact Hours and State Licensure hours for Dietitian/Nutritionist (D/N), Counselor (LCPC), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Social Work (SW), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
EI Credits
- 1.0 Hours in the Area of Assessment
- 1.0 Hours in the Area of Working With Families
Authors
Early Intervention Training Program
EITP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Early Intervention to provide professional development to early interventionists serving children and families in the Illinois Early Intervention System. The mission of EITP is to develop a comprehensive system of personnel development that is regionalized, responsive, reflective of best practices in the field of early intervention. EITP serves to enhance the quality of services provided to infants, toddlers and their families through an effective and robust network of well-trained, well-supported early interventionists. More information about EITP can be found at https://eitp.education.illinois.edu
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