BTT Training Schedule / Webinar Series

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WV Birth to Three is pleased to announce the January 2013 Webinar schedule! Early Signs of Autism (3 Contact Hours) Approximately 1 in every 88 children is currently being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ASD's are growing at a rate of 10-17% each year. For many children, the early signs of Autism were present and observable before 18 months of age. This training will assist participants in recognizing early indicators or “red flags” of autism in young children so that families and teams can begin seeking appropriate diagnostic opportunities, as well as beginning to implement appropriate strategies to address learning needs as early as possible. Information will be provided on: how to respectfully share your concerns about a child’s development with parents; how to assist parents in preparing to have conversations with their physicians; resources for you and families to learn more information. Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Please cut and paste the following into your web browser and register for the Early Signs of Autism at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/8452828037962259200 OR Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the Early Signs of Autism at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/6455422229595611904   Family Engagement and First Impressions (3 contact hours) Research tells us that is only takes a little as a few seconds to make a bad first impression and that it may take as a many as seven subsequent home visits to build a successful working relationship with a family. Through this webinar, you will: 1. Recognize the value in our first impressions to maximize building     rapport with families 2. Understand and become compassionate to a family’s resistance 3. Begin a process of self-reflection through examining our own values,     beliefs and assumptions 4. Learn a process to communicate with “SOUL” Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for Family Engagement and First Impressions at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/478737605261019392    Learning with Webinars (2 Contact Hours) Have you heard about the WV Birth to Three webinars but have not yet attended? It’s easy as one, two three!!! Join us we are review the basics of on- line learning. Through your participation on this webinar, you will learn how chat, raise your hand, download materials, and take a poll. Everything you will need to successfully navigate the world of on-line learning via webinar. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the Learning with Webinars at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/2725808419435164160    Orientation to WV Birth to Three ( 3 Contact Hours) For newly enrolling practitioners only Participants will learn the legal and philosophical foundations of Part C of IDEA, how early intervention is implemented in West Virginia, and expectations for practitioners providing services within WV Birth to Three. The training includes an overview of family centered services, the IFSP process, procedural safeguards (family rights), required system components, personnel standards, and enrollment procedures. Monday, January 14, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the Orientation to WV Birth to Three Webinar at:  https://student.gototraining.com/r/5556501105144454400   Principles of Practice for Direct Service Practitioners I (3 Contact Hours) (The first in a series of three webinars to complete the course) Principles of Practice training is designed to assist newly enrolled practitioners in understanding their roles and responsibilities within the WV Birth to Three system, in becoming familiar with the WV Birth to Three standard documentation, and in learning effective practices in supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. This first webinar in the series will focus on the legal and philosophical foundations of WV Birth to Three, the roles and responsibilities of the Direct Service Practitioner and Service Coordinator, Procedural Safeguards and Documentation. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the Principles of Practice (1 in the series of 3) at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/7008726167506432000    WV Birth to Three Lunch and Learn – The First Thousand Days Campaign ( 2 Contact Hours) The Early Childhood Advisory Council of West Virginia is launching a statewide Public Awareness Campaign beginning in January of 2013. The campaign, “The First Thousand Days—Getting it Right for West Virginia’s Kids” will focus on the importance of the first three years of a child’s life. Gretchen Frankenberry, Executive Manager of the Early Childhood Advisory Council of WV, will present and discuss how you can support the campaign and how the campaign can support the work you do. Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the BTT Lunch and Learn at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/2317424512111674368    Practitioner Community of Practice Series (2 Contact Hours) What is a Community of Practice? A Community of Practice is designed to provide a framework for WV Birth to Three practitioners from across the state to share information, skills and knowledge. What happens in a Community of Practice? Members of the Community of Practice learn together through topical webinars and readings, sharing knowledge and experiences, reflecting on their own knowledge and skills, and supporting each other in making changes to evidenced based practices. This first Community of Practice will be an opportunity for practitioners to share ideas and to plan next steps. If you are new to Birth to Three and in need of a way to learn from other practitioners or been with us for years and want a forum to share ideas and support others, please join us for this planning webinar. All you need to do is sign up for the Community of Practice for your discipline or profession. If you do not see your discipline or profession, please look in the upcoming months. Developmental Specialists Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the DS Community of Practice at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/6408708378577867264  Speech and Language Pathologists Thursday, January 30, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the SLP Community of Practice at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/51413510637562624  Interim Service Coordinator Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Please cut and paste into your web browser to register for the Interim Service Coordinator Community of Practice at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/7831352180106156032