Weekly Word

While TLC in-person trainings remain suspended along with Philadelphia Infant Toddler face-to-face family home visits, we look for new opportunities amidst the disruption we all face. We have already identified, and will continue to pursue, ways to support supervisors, service coordination personnel and providers who implement tele-intervention services to support Philadelphia families.

These days are challenging for all, both personally and professionally, and our aim is to provide a helpful weekly resource that is targeted to your needs, without overwhelming you with too much information. TLC’s Monthly Minder is also

suspended during this time and instead, we distribute our “Weekly Word,” an agile communication approach to meet county administrators’, service coordination personnel’s, supervisors’ and providers’ needs to share information and resources.

Please check the TLC calendar for current information. We will keep this resource current with our most up-to-date plans. During this time of suspended in-person TLC trainings and recommended social distancing, all of TLC’s e-learning programs are available for providers, as well as online offerings from EITA.

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• Division for Exceptional Children: Early Intervention Practitioners Listening

Session—Monday, April 13, 3:30-4:30 PM. Register and attend this session focused

on Part C services for infants and toddlers.

• Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Tele-intervention tips from Robin McWilliam, PhD, Siskin Children’s Center, University of Tennessee

• ECTA Center: Service Delivery through tele-intervention. Several videos with tips for providers. TLC’s Home Visiting Best Practices Checklist is based on SS-OO-PP-RR framework, as discussed in a 13-1/2 minute video posted on ECTA’s webpage.

• Navigating Early Intervention Services during COVID-19 for Families. April 15,

2020. Please see attached about this Bureau of Early Intervention webinar and help

your families access and participate according to their needs and interests.

• Pennsylvania Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal: Resources to support early intervention services during COVID-19

• Philadelphia Mayor’s Office: Resources for families and early learning providers during COVID-19. This includes a variety of helpful connections for Philadelphians. Please share with your families

• TLC Recommendations. Updated resources and past issues of TLC’s “Weekly

Word” are available here.

April 10, 2020

Issue 2

Early Intervention Family Information Webinar

Navigating Early Intervention Services during COVID-19 for Families Date: April 15, 2020 Families are invited to join a live informational webinar from the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports about what families can expect during the closure of face-to-face Early Intervention Services. There is no need to register. Note: Sessions will be recorded and posted on the EITA portal at www.eita-pa.org, in case you are unable to join live. The platform does have a limit for participants. Professionals may be asked to sign off, if our participant level gets close to capacity. Time: For Families of Children receiving Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Services: 12-1 pm Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/904942246 Or join by phone: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) 855 880 1246 (US Toll Free) 877 369 0926 (US Toll Free) Meeting ID: 904 942 246 Time: For Families of Children receiving Preschool Early Intervention Services: 2-3 pm Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://paiu.zoom.us/j/380197977 Or join by phone: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) 877 369 0926 (US Toll Free) 855 880 1246 (US Toll Free) Meeting ID: 380 197 977

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