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Center To Inform Personnel Preparation Policy And Practice In Early Intervention And Pre School Education Publications
Personnel Preparation Center Overview
Study I: The National Landscape of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
- Part C Data Report
- At a Glance..., Volume 1, No.1: Part C
- 619 Data Report
- At a Glance..., Volume 1, No.2: 619
- Presentation: Study I The National Landscape - PDF Version
- National Database Credentials/Certifications for Part C & 619 (interactive database)
Study II: The Higher Education Survey for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Personnel Preparation
- Higher Education Data Report
- Instructional Methods and Course Content Data Report
- Preparing Adequate Numbers of Students Data Report
- Preparing Well Trained Professionals Data Report
- Federal Financial Influences on Program Activities Data Report
- At a Glance..., Volume 2, No.1
- Presentation: Study II The Higher Education Survey - PDF Version
2+3 Evaluation
Study III: The Analysis of Federally Funded Doctoral Programs in Early Childhood Special Education
- Federally Funded Doctoral Programs Data Report
- Presentation: Study III Doctoral Programs - PDF Version
- At a Glance..., Volume 3, No.1: Doctoral Programs
- At a Glance..., Volume 3, No.2: Think Tank
Study IV: The Impact of Credentials on Early Intervention Personnel Preparation (Credentialing Part C)
- Part C Personnel Credentials Data Report
- At a Glance..., Volume 4, No.1: Part C
- Presentation: Study IV Personnel Credentials
- Think Tank Washington, DC May 24-25, 2006
Study V: Analysis of State Licensure/Certification Requirements for Early Childhood Special Educators (Credentialing 619)
- Credentialing Data Report
- Presentation: Study V Certification - PDF Version
- At a Glance..., Volume 5, No.1: Think Tank
Study VI: Training and Technical Assistance Survey of Part C & 619 Coordinators
- Part C Training and Technical Assistance Data Report
- 619 Training and Technical Assistance Data Report
- Presentation: Study VI Part C & 619 Training and TA - PDF Version
- Brief Policy Analysis: Part C Training & TA (Project Forum)
- At a Glance…, Volume 6, No. 1: Part C Training Systems
- At a Glance…, Volume 6, No. 2: Part C Technical Assistance Systems
- At a Glance…, Volume 6, No. 3: 619 Training Systems
- At a Glance…, Volume 6, No. 4: 619 Technical Assistance Systems
Study VII: Confidence and Competence of 619/Part C Service Providers
- Part C Confidence and Competence Data Report
- 619 Confidence and Competence Data Report
- Presentation: Study VII Confidence and Competence - PDF Version
- At a Glance…, Volume 7, No.1: Part C
- At a Glance…, Volume 7, No. 2: 619
Study VIII: Higher Education Study of Graduates and Faculty
- Ongoing
Study IX: Parent Perceptions of Providers Confidence and Competence
- Ongoing
Study X: Case Studies
- Ongoing
Policy Recommendations Think Tanks
Early Childhood initiatives at the UCEDD focus on evidenced based practices and learning outcomes. We provide training and technical assistance to early interventionists, teachers, therapists, service coordinators, policy makers and families on a variety of areas including social competence, early literacy, early childhood outcomes, service coordination practices, and evidenced based intervention practices.
School Age initiatives at the UCEDD focus on the inclusion of children with disabilities in typical school and community life. We provide training and technical assistance to families, school personnel and community members in a variety of areas including the special education process, inclusive education, adapted curriculum, assistive technology, disability awareness and person-centered planning.
Adult initiatives at the UCEDD focus on including people with disabilities in their communities. We provide training and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities, state agencies, service providers and other community members in a variety of areas including the hiring of personal assistants, accessible transportation, emergency preparedness and response, and health care.