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Project

1.2 - DD Education in University Academic Programs

Center:

CA-UC Davis at the MIND Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2027

Contact Information:

Nicole Sparapani
[email protected]
916-703-0310

Project Description:

Participate in broader University academic programs that prepare personnel in a wide range of social and community roles that will contribute to the accommodation and inclusion of all people with DD. Examples of activities/programs: a. Provide training to graduate students in education, psychology, human development and other majors through Learning and MIND Sciences courses. b. Provide the Fundamentals of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) course c. Conduct lectures and training in the UCD School of Medicine training programs d. Collaborate in development of special education credential program with UDL focus e. Training on DD to undergraduate students through courses and seminars (School of Ed; Human Devel), MCHC RISE-UP and MINDGAP summer programs, training Redwood SEED Mentors)

Keyword(s):

Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Health Equity, Life Course Approach, Social Determinants of Health

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State