Colorado Department of Education Consultation - Part C
Project Description:
This initiative works collaboratively in the development, delivery, and evaluation of training and technical assistance programs and materials to increase the quality of early intervention supports and services for infants and toddlers with special needs in Colorado. Working in partnership with Colorado's Part C Program, Early Childhood Connections, in the Colorado Department of Education, this initiative: creates and disseminates materials to families, providers, and other stakeholders; develops a variety of educational activities; and provides technical assistance to local communities to assist them in building their capacity to provide quality early intervention supports and services. The specific areas of focus include: service coordination, Individualized Family Service Plans, Assessment, and services provided in everyday routines, activities, and places (natural environments), Part C data reporting and analysis, Family Voices training and advocacy on the funding heirarchy, ENRICH Outreach training.
Keyword(s):
early intervention; IDEA; Part C; parent leadership; child count
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
