1. An Early Childhood Roundtable CTEVBI LAX Marriott April, 24,2010

2. Introductions Beth Moore, Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired, SVUSD Sue Parker-Strafaci, Director of Child Development Services, Braille Institute

3. What Do I Do Now? Changing Landscape What we knew: What we think we do now:

4. Who Serves Birth to Three- VI? Low Incidence Hi Risk ( Preemies) LEA Regional Center

5. Learning From our Collective Experience What happens in your area, or school district? What is working? How are changes communicated?

6. Needed now more than ever…Your Ideas and Suggestions! Understanding Early Start and Prevention Plans. Communication Strategies between agencies Case Scenarios

7. Goal: Reducing Confusion and Earlier Service Delivery What have you found works in your area? How do we help families access community resources while eligibility is determined?

8. What Are Your Favorite “Go –To” Resources?

9. Summary Points Birth to Three service eligibility has changed in California. Become familiar with Early Start and Prevention Plan eligibility Network with service providers to determine creative ways to help families access services Develop neighborhood friends who may be your best resources.

10. Thank You for Joining Us! Contact us at: Beth Moore moorebeth@svusd.org Sue Parker-Strafaci sparker-strafaci@brailleinstitute.org