Understanding Early Childhood Special Education Programs: Referrals, Issues, and Solutions
Presented by Jennifer Samboy, LMSW
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | 1 HOUR | LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE
It can be challenging for any parent or early childhood educator to understand how special education works for young children. There are many questions and fears about the Early Intervention Program and the Preschool Special Education Program. This presentation will clarify how these programs work, how issues can arise and how to resolve issues. Effective special needs services delivered early can make a world of difference and allow a child to achieve their full potential. Learn what the programs offer, how to access services and what to do when parents have questions or concerns about the program.
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Objectives
The participants will be able to…
-> Identify the differences between the Early Intervention Program (EIP) and the Preschool Special Education Program.
-> Identify common challenges and concerns parents and educators may encounter in special education for young children.
-> Apply effective strategies to resolve issues that may arise during a child's participation in EIP and the Preschool Special Education Program.
-> Identify the steps needed to refer a child for special needs services within EIP and the Preschool Special Education Program.
Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Early Intervention Acronyms
3. Orienting Yourself to Working With Young Children
4. Philosophy & History of Early Intervention
5. Regulations, Info on Refferals, Determing Eligibility
6. Early Intervention (EIP) vs Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
7. The Evaluation Process, Purpose, & Timeframe
8. Role of Initial Service Coordinator vs. Ongoing Service Coordinator
9. The Individualized Family Service Plan
10. Possible Interventions
11. Challenges With Parents
12. Teletherapy vs. In-person
13. Conclusion
This Course Offers
Continuing Education Contact Hours/Credit Hours:
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New York State Education Department, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
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Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027
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Approval Period: 8/31/22- 8/31/25
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1.0 NYSED PT CONTACT HOURS
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapist (NYSED PT)
Approval Period: 7/6/2021 - 7/5/2024
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Association of Social Work Boards
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Provider Code #1366
Approval Period: 3/30/22-3/30/25
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1.0 NASP CE CREDITS
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Provider Code #1111
Approval Period: 4/1/23 - 4/1/25
This workshop provides NASP CPD credit for school psychologists. Young Child Learning is approved by NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Contact Young Child Learning with any questions or concerns at (212) 787-9700 ext. 3330 or via email at [email protected].
How to obtain your certificate:
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You MUST attend the webinar from start to finish
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You MUST fill out the attendance form (will be sent via email)
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You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)
You will receive your certificate within 1-12 business days via email after fulfilling the above requirements. Contact [email protected] for any issues/concerns.
Speaker's Biography
Jennifer Samboy, LMSW, has been working in the Early Intervention Program, which serves infants and toddler with autism or special needs, for over 10 years. She is now the Supervisor of the Service Coordination Department at Los Niños Services and oversees 20 Service Coordinators who serve 800 families. Jennifer’s approach has helped her department earn a reputation for excellence. She is bilingual Spanish, is from New York City, and is an expert at special needs programs and resources for families. Jennifer takes pride in sheparding families through the challenging process of accepting that their child has special needs, then through the evaluation process, and through the process of receiving services. Jennifers background includes working with young parents, with immigrants, as well as women who have been victims of domestic violence.Jennifer’s leadership has contributed to Los Niños earning a number of Best Place to Work awards.
Host's Biography
Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
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- Android 7.0 and above
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