1. Related to Work that Supports Children with Disabilities February 2010

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3. Key Points to Know About This Initiative Cross department development 2008 Edition – Birth to 1 st Grade Aligns with IDEA EC Outcomes Aligns with WI Model Academic Standards 5 Domains & related sub-domains Performance standards Developmental continuum Sample behaviors of children Sample strategies for adults 1 February 2010

4. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved Arlene Wright, Process Coach Ruth Chvojicek, Linda Hurst, Ann Ramminger, Content Coaches Kath McGurk, DCF & Jill Haglund, DPI, Steering Committee WECCP Early Learning Committee Approved Trainers Regional Communities of Practice Technical College Courses 1 February 2010

5. How this Initiative Impacts Others Framework in Wisconsin. Helps guide some other initiatives Common Language for Families, Group & Family Child care, Head Start & Early Head Start, Birth – 3 Early Intervention, 3-5 Special Education, 4 & 5 year-old Kindergarten, Family Resource Centers, Advocates, Higher Education, Policymakers and Medical Community Tool for collaborative programs & community councils February 2010

6. How to Learn About this Initiative Visit WI Early Childhood Collaborating Partners http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/EarlyLS.htm http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/EarlyLS.htm Contact the regional Community Collaboration Coaches Become an approved trainer Sponsor a training in your area Attend a 15 hour training to learn more about WMELS You may hold the piece to complete the picture in WI February 2010

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8. Key Points to Know About This Initiative 3 years technical assistance from CSEFEL to have comprehensive, cross disciplinary professional development to ensure the social and emotional well- being of infants, young children, and their families Significant training and coaching with focus on program wide implementation Bridges training to implementation Demonstrations sites across the state Process of 3-5 years to sustainability Trainer of trainer events have been set for 2010 1 February 2010

9. Teressa Pellet, Children’s Trust Fund Julie Betchkal, CESA 11 Kath McGurk, Department of Children and Families Dana Romary, Department of Health Services/B-3 Jill Haglund, Department of Public Instruction Patty Caro, Higher Education Mary Peters, Higher Education Suzy Rodriguez, Parents Plus Lilly Irvin-Vitela, Supporting Families Together Association Jere Walden, The Registry Ann Ramminger, SPDG Pence Revington, UW-Extension Linda Tuchman, Waisman Center Lana Nenide, Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health Gaye Tylka, Wisconsin Division for Early Childhood Andrea Murray, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Linda Leonhart, Wisconsin Head Start State Collaboration Office Jen Bailey, Wisconsin State-Based Training and Technical Assistance Office Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved 1 February 2010

10. Children and families Trainer External coach Behavior Specialist Internal coach State Leadership Team State SEFEL Facilitator State Training Coordinator Program Leadership Team Teachers, practitioners and families 1 February 2010

11. How to Learn About this Initiative Contact your representative from the SEFEL Leadership team Collaborating partners website www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel- look for Wisconsin page www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel- 1 February 2010

13. Indicator 2 Percent of infants and toddlers with IFSPs who primarily receive early intervention services in the home or programs for typically developing children.2 (20 USC 1416(a)(3)(A) and 1442) 1 February 2010

14. Indicator 6. Percent of preschool children with IEPs who received special education and related services in settings with typically developing peers (e.g., early childhood settings, home, and part-time early childhood/part-time early childhood special education settings). (20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(A)) 1 February 2010

15. Key Points to Know About This Initiative Services for young children through IDEA are focused on outcomes for children. Birth-to-3 supports outcomes for children and families Services from the school at age 3 focus on educational outcomes. Ecological Lens Evidence- Based Practices Partnerships-working together Relationship-based 1 February 2010

16. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved Birth-to-3 Resource Waisman Center Early Childhood Program Support Teachers at each CESA Preschool Options Project CESA 2 and CESA 4 Minigrants Many others- Families, Head Start, CCR&R, Family Resource Center... We are working together to re-define “good work”. 1 February 2010

17. How this Initiative Impacts Others Families are key in the decision making process Child Care providers and other community partners are key in decision making and service provision. University and Technical College programs are involved in preparing new professionals for their new role in partnerships for children with disabilities and their families. 1 February 2010

18. How to Learn About this Initiative Connect with your local partners Participate in community councils and transition agreement meetings Know your local Birth-to-3 Resource person and Early Childhood Program Support Teacher Websites: www.collaboratingpartners.com http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/birthto3/ www.preschooloptions.org 1 February 2010

20. SPP Indicator # 3 (birth to 3) and SPP Indicator #7 (ages 3 through 5) Percent of infants, toddlers, and young children with IFSPs and IEPs who demonstrate improved: Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships); Acquisition and use of knowledge and skills (including early language/communication and early literacy) Use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs. 1 February 2010

21. Key Points to Know About This Initiative IDEA 2004 requirement to gather child outcomes data for children with IFSP’s and IEPS Overall purpose is for program evaluation – “Are services to children with disabilities making a difference?” Part C (B-3) is tracking all children every year and Part B (3-5) is sampling – districts in 5-year cycle B-6 system in our state that focuses on implementation of ongoing assessment practices which includes use of an assessment tool from list. 1 February 2010

22. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved B-3 county staff gather data on children and report on the Program Participation System (PPS) 3-5 ECSE teachers gather data and report on DPI’s Special Education Web Portal – Child Outcomes database RESource staff support B-3 and CESA PST’s support district staff 1 February 2010

23. How this Initiative Impacts Others County and district staff must gather information on the current level of functioning of a child from all people who work with the child – including Head Start, Child Care, 4K, 5K, etc. Any ongoing assessment information gathered on a child in other settings can be used as a “data” source for determining a child’s entry and exit rating. 1 February 2010

24. How to Learn About this Initiative Go to www.collaboratingpartners.com – OSEP Child Outcomes pageswww.collaboratingpartners.com Attend a training put on by the CESA PST’s and RESource staff. These typically are scheduled mid- winter through spring. Talk to a CESA PST, RESource person, or Ruth Chvojicek. 1 February 2010

26. Key Points to Know About This Initiative Transitions can be difficult for families, but the law ensures a smooth and effective process The process for transition from B-3 to the school district begins almost as soon as a child is enrolled in B-3 A Transition Planning Conference attended by Families, B-3 and Districts is an important part of the process Interagency Agreements are being developed throughout the state to strengthen communication between agencies 1 February 2010

27. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved Part C (Birth to 3) and Part B (School Districts) work together to refer children Families need to be involved throughout the process Collaborative Community Partners (Head Start, Child Care Agencies etc.) are also important for smooth transitions 1 February 2010

28. How this Initiative Impacts Others B-3 Programs have the responsibility to refer children with disabilities to the child’s local district Districts must respond within a specified timeline to each referral Families are supported throughout the process 1 February 2010

29. How to Learn About this Initiative Contact your B-3 program or CESA Early Childhood PST 1 February 2010

31. Key Points to Know About This Initiative Target audience – child care providers / general education preschool teachers 15 hours of training provided by a CESA early childhood special educator and child care T/TA counterpart Designed to meet the NAEYC accreditation requirement on inclusion Pre/post data suggest positive impact on participants readiness to serve children with disabilities 1 February 2010

32. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved CESA early childhood PSTs have the training materials CCR&R/Family Resource personnel are invited to share training responsibilities Designed to be made available for credit through IHEs 1 February 2010

33. How this Initiative Impacts Others Piloted in the La Crosse area; made available to all CESAs to replicate in their regions in partnership with child care and IHEs Post –course data indicated a higher level of comfort and readiness to serve children with disabilities by participants More availability of child care slots for children with disabilities in inclusive settings 1 February 2010

34. How to Learn About this Initiative Contact any CESA early childhood PST or Gaye Tylka @ CESA #4 1 February 2010

36. Key Points to Know About The Inclusion Credential The Credential is a sequence of four credit based courses that culminate in a field experience, a portfolio and a commission Children with Differing Abilities Children with Challenging Behavior Children with Special Health Care Needs Family and Team Centered Practice 1 February 2010

37. Key Points to Know About The Inclusion Credential May be the first Inclusion Credential in the country! Product of several years of evaluating the best way to provide support and training to practitioners and programs Attempts to infuse information into each of the credentials was inconsistent May articulate into an Associate Degree and Bachelors degree Available at two and four year colleges Accessible – online format which is available throughout Wisconsin as well as nationally We are deeply grateful to Milwaukee County Special Needs Child Care Program, Lakeshore Technical College, and The Registry for supporting their staff in the development of the Inclusion Credential 1 February 2010

38. The Inclusion Credential Development Committee Ann Farah: Initiated the project. Contacted CSEFEL (Rob Corso) to use materials as a basis for the credential. Developed Children with Challenging Behaviors Leigh Ann Kramer: Worked over the years with The Registry to determine the best method to infuse special needs into the credentials Ann Mickelson: Developed Family and Team Centered Practice Lori Rooker: Developed Children with Special Health Care Needs Jane Robinson: Credential Specialist. Oversees the development of credentials, curriculum, and the commission process Leigh Ann, Ann F, Ann M, and Lori taught the pilot courses. Ann Mickelson has left WI. Ann Farah is no longer teaching and is a commissioner with Jane Robinson. The committee also oversees policies and procedures and changes to the Inclusion Credential process and curriculum 1 February 2010

39. How the Inclusion Credential Impacts Others What We Learned from the Pilot The course content is challenging to the student Students are empowered by the experience Students feel more confident with families and children Students know where to go to access support and help Students are transformed! Programs increase their ability to provide an inclusive learning environment The field experience increases the students awareness of the critical importance of team centered practice 1 February 2010

40. How to Learn About this Initiative Contact The Registry For information regarding Faculty Training, Curriculum, Credential Processes and Policy You will be connected with the person or agency that can best help you Credentials@the-registry.org 1 February 2010