1 Resources for Increasing Child Development Knowledge Virginia August 27, 2008 Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia

2 Identification of Need Lack of knowledge / confidence in identifying typical development expectations in the three outcome areas was identified and reinforced during initial and subsequent Outcome System Trainings and TA Systemic issue: Crosses disciplines and levels of experience

Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 3 Process to Address Need Identify available resources, including ECO Center resources Review existing state resources, including new resources developed through the Governor’s Early Childhood Initiative Identification of two projects to address gaps in knowledge

Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 4 Development of New Resources Online Training Modules Audiovisual presentations Video demonstrations Tools (ECO and Virginia) Links to resources Typical Development Resource

Online Training Modules Module I: Overview Module II: Determining Child Status & Progress Module III: Documenting Child Status & Progress Module IV: Case Study Module V: Case Study Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 5

Typical Development Resource Document “Determining The Status of Infant/Toddler Development In Relation To The Three Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Outcomes” DeterminationDevelopmentOSEP.htm Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 6

Purpose Resource to assist practitioners in determining how a child is functioning in relation to their same aged peers in the three functional areas Hands on document with information readily available for practitioners both before and throughout the evaluation/assessment and determination process Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 7

Please Note! A thorough explanation and details of development are beyond the scope of this document. It is incumbent upon early childhood professionals to have a thorough knowledge of development. Resources listed in this manual can be used as one mechanism for professionals to increase their knowledge. Observation of typically developing children and specific coursework are other methods to increase professional competency in child development. Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 8

Contents Implementation Information (Virginia Specific Instructions) Background Information Role of The Family Functional Indicators Age-Expected and Immediate Foundational Skills Indicator Ratings Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 9

Contents (Cont.) Evaluation/Assessment Tools Guiding Questions Decision Trees Color Coded With Prompts Sample “Script” for Introduction of the System to Families “Script” for Team Discussion of Outcomes Ratings (from ECO Center) Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 10

Contents (Cont.) Typical Development General Information about Typical Development/ Using This Resource 1-6 Months 7-12 Months Months Months References/Resources Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia 11

12 Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Beth Tolley