This course provides information about the scope of the opioid problem by understanding what opioids are, what effects they have on the body, and their impact on parents, infants, and the infant-parent relationship.
Provides an overview of Early Intervention rules and laws and reviews the responsibilities of an evidence-based practitioner.
This training is designed to build the knowledge and skills of Early Intervention providers in carrying out their responsibilities related to parent rights.
Reviews the reporting requirements for mandated reporting in Ohio Revised Code 2151.421, Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect.
Reviews the mission and key principles of Early Intervention services.
Reviews characteristics of family-centered practices.
This training provides an overview of human development from birth to three years of age. Milestones during the newborn stage, young infancy, older infancy, young toddlerhood, and older toddlerhood are highlighted across all developmental domains. Guidance for when development does not match expectations is provided for each stage.
The course satisfies the requirement for obtainment of the one-year developmental specialist certification and the one-year early intervention service coordinator/service coordination supervisor credential.
An overview of the activities of the Ohio Department of Health regarding childhood lead poisoning. This course is eligible for one (1) CPD unit hour in the area of EI Developmental Specialist/Supervisor or EI Service Coordinator/Supervisor.
Reviews the Primary Service Provider (PSP) approach, including the role of the PSP and the secondary provider during joint visits.
Reviews the importance and characteristics of natural learning environments (NLE) in Early Intervention.
Explores the Early Intervention journey from referral through the development of the initial IFSP.
Expert Dr. Kathy Wedig and colleagues discuss Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in a five-part series.
Expert Dr. Kathy Wedig and colleagues from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discuss Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in part two of this five-part series.
This course is an introduction to the foundations of coaching in Early Intervention.
This course focuses on the evidence-based capacity-building practices Early Intervention service coordinators use to support and strengthen families.
Expert Dr. Kathy Wedig and colleagues from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discuss Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in part three of this five-part serie
Expert Dr. Kathy Wedig and colleagues from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discuss Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in part four of this five-part series.
The Evidence-Based Practice, or EBP, Coaching course is required for Ohio developmental specialists and Early Intervention supervisors holding a valid 5- or 10-year certification interested in coaching for 1-year certified developmental specialists.
Expert Dr. Kathy Wedig and colleagues from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discuss Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in part four of this five-part series.
This series includes four self-study training presentations that focus on early communication. These four modules include an introduction to significant milestones in early communication, preverbal communication, strategies for supporting parents, and preparing families for a child's transition to preschool with considerations for when a child is non-verbal. Throughout the series, there will be specific considerations for children with conditions such as intra-uterine opioid exposure, lead exposure, hearing loss, cerebral palsy, and childhood apraxia.
Welcome to the first of four modules in Principles of Special Instruction. Completing all four modules satisfies the training requirements for a 5-year developmental specialist certification renewal (OAC 5123-10-5).
Module One (1), including the final exam, will take approximately two (2) hours to complete and is eligible for two (2) CPDs in the areas of EI Developmental Specialist, EI Developmental Specialist, and Superintendent.
Welcome to the fourth of four modules in Principles of Special Instruction. Completing all four modules satisfies the training requirements for a 5-year developmental specialist certification renewal (OAC 5123-10-5).
Module Four (4), including the final exam, will take approximately four (4) hours to complete and is eligible for four (4) CPDs in the areas of EI Developmental Specialist, EI Developmental Specialist, and Superintendent.
This course is about 120 minutes long and has 2 CPD units available in the areas of EI Developmental Specialist, EI Service Coordinator, EI Service Coordinator Supervisor. and Superintendents.
This course covers the skills and tools necessary to ensure accurate and timely eligibility determination through:
Welcome to the Individualizing Early Intervention Services to Meet The Needs of All Families training series. This training focuses on developing early intervention (EI) service providers’ capacity to support families of color, families experiencing homelessness or poverty, and parents with intellectual disabilities. This virtual training consists of six units, each with reflections, asynchronous activities, video presentations, and opportunities to practice application. Each of the six units is anticipated to take one and a half (1.5) hours to complete, 9 hours total.
This training consists of 5 modules that contain video recordings of the 5-part webinar series Balanced Intervention: Supporting Caregiver & Child Learning during (and between!) Early Intervention Visits that were held between September 2022 and February 2023. This webinar series was developed and facilitated by Dr. Dana Childress, who has worked in the field of early intervention for more than 27 years as an educator, early intervention service coordinator, supervisor, training facilitator, author, and consultant. The series provides insight and instruction in the realms of adult learning, information gathering, ISFP outcome development, and more, and how these components factor into a balanced intervention approach when working with children and families in early intervention.
This course is eligible for seven and a half (7.5) CPDs in the areas of DODD Developmental Specialist, DODD Service Coordination, and Superintendent.
Approved by the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board for seven and a half (7.5) hours of continuing education when completed between May 16, 2023, and June 30, 2025.
