1 Using Family-Centered Practices to Promote Child Outcomes: Professional Development M’Lisa Shelden, PT, Ph.D. Director, Family, Infant and Preschool Program J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Dathan Rush, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Associate Director, Family, Infant and Preschool Program J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Measuring Child and Family Outcomes Conference July 30, 2010 Washington, D.C.

2 Resources Georgia Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) district-level early intervention program teams State-level program staff State technical assistance staff Evidence-based practice training materials BCW policy, procedures, and other program guidance documents

3 Activities One-day statewide awareness-level trainings Two-day skill-building team training institutes Monthly conference calls with each team to review and provide feedback on coaching logs, IFSP documents, evaluation and assessment reports, and team meeting minutes On-site follow-up support to each team three months following the skill-building training Ongoing support for internal technical assistance providers to sustain the team learning and practice fidelity

4 Training Content Agreed Upon Mission and Key Principles for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environment Steps in the early intervention process (Intake, Evaluation, Assessment, IFSP Writing, Intervention) Natural learning environment practices Capacity-building interaction style for supporting adults in the child’s life (Coaching) Primary service provider (coach) approach to teaming practices

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6 Outputs Use of an evidence-based framework for implementing family-centered early intervention Gathering information about child interests and activity settings, conducting functional assessment, and developing participation-based IFSP outcomes Use of natural learning environment practices Use of a capacity-building interaction style (coaching) Use of primary service provider approach to teaming

7 Output Measurement Coaching Practices Rating Scale Checklists for Implementing a Primary Coach Approach to Teaming Coaching logs IFSP documents Team meeting minutes

8 Outcomes Child developmental progress Increased level of parents’ competence and confidence about promoting child learning Early intervention team members’ use of evidence-based family-centered practices with eligible infants, toddlers, and their families Increased efficiency in the use of early intervention resources for supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families

9 Outcome Measurement Child developmental evaluations Parent surveys (competence and confidence) IFSP outcome achievement State-level child and family outcomes

10 Impact Program-wide implementation of evidence-based family-centered practices with eligible infants, toddlers, and their families