Service Coordinators
EI eLearning Center
Multi-Media Resource
Description
The VA EI eLearning Center is designed to provide practitioners with high quality, interactive professional development on early intervention topics. Each module is available as a free resource and results in a certificate of completion.
EI on the Fly
Podcast
Description
This podcast is designed so EI practitioners like you can easily listen between visits or on breaks during your busy day. Each episode focuses on an important topic that is discussed by two experienced EI professional development specialists who have also been service coordinators, service providers, and parents of children enrolled in EI.
EI Strategies for Success
Blog
Description
Early intervention is all about supporting families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. It’s often hard, frequently inspiring, and always beautiful work. Join our conversation to discover tips and strategies, share insights, and learn from others who are working right alongside you.
ElevatED EI
Webinar
Description
In-depth, up-to-date learning on current early intervention topics facilitated by topic-experts equipped with the latest in evidence-based practices and research findings. Each webinar fulfills 2.75 hours of professional development.
Kaleidoscope
Multi-Media Resource
Description
Kaleidoscope, New Perspectives in Service Coordination is an introductory level training program for new early intervention (EI) service coordinators. The training program includes completion of three components:
- The Many Facets of Service Coordination (external website) online module
- Kaleidoscope Training – one face-to-face training day
- Kaleidoscope Community of Practice - three monthly web-based meetings with the cohort who attended the training day to support implementation of the concepts learned from the module and training
Learning Paths
Multi-Media Resource
Description
Learning Paths are small collections of curated activities that focus on an early intervention topic. To learn about the topic, you will complete each activity on the path. Activities might include reading an article, taking an online module, watching a video, etc. Once you complete the learning path, you will take a final quiz to earn a certificate documenting the professional development hours earned.
Meaningful Moments
Podcast
Description
Early interventionists (EIs) play a critical role nurturing the relationship between the caregiver and child to enhance all children’s social and emotional development to promote successful future outcomes. This podcast focuses on infant mental health topics that support the emotional well-being of all families. Join us to listen and reflect to promote meaningful moments for all families in early intervention.
SC Chats
Webinar
Description
SC Chats are interactive webinars featuring guest speakers, breakout rooms, and engaging discussions, designed to foster learning and collaboration.
Short Courses
Interactive Training
Description
We frequently host specialized webinars, listed below:
- Dimensions
- Growing Brain
Talks on Tuesdays
Webinar
Description
Talks on Tuesdays are free, live webinars held from noon to 1pm EST on the first Tuesday of each month. These webinars focus on important topics that are relevant for EI practitioners and are chosen based on feedback from practitioners about what they need to know more about!
Video Library
Video
Description
The VEIPD Youtube Channel hosts all of the video content we've made, featuring webinars recordings, vignettes of service providers, and other educational resources.