Highlighted Trainings
We are pleased to present a diverse selection of live trainings – some in-person and some online. Whenever a new training is offered, you will find it here, so bookmark this page and come back soon!
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January 7, 2025 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Introduction to the PA Session Note |
A comprehensive introduction to Pennsylvania Early Intervention session notes. This session will emphasize the effective documentation of key principles of the service delivery model. Participants will explore how the design of these notes can enhance caregiver participation and build their capacity to embed interventions between sessions. Presenter: Liz Kuschke, EITA Consultant Target Audience: This webinar is designed for Infant Toddler Early Intervention service providers who complete session notes. This session is also appropriate for those who review Infant Toddler service delivery documentation. Event Type: Webinar Future Sessions: (repeated) April 11, 2025; 8:30 am – 9:30 am (registration will open for this session in January 2025) |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours, Coaching Approved Training Hours |
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January 10, 2025 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Session 1 – Let’s Chat About: Supporting Early Communication |
Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy Webinar Series Join the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) during the winter months for a series of four webinars on language and literacy development including information on structured literacy. These webinars will provide resources to share with families and use in classrooms and centers. These one-hour webinars will be offered from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on the dates listed above. Presenters: The OCDEL Early Language and Literacy Team Target Audience: This series is designed for anyone working with young children in an early childhood setting. Information will be appropriate for those working in both Infant Toddler and Preschool settings. Event Type: Webinar Series Future Sessions: January 24, 2025: Let’s Chat About: Building an Inclusive Library for Young Children February 7, 2025: Let’s Chat About: Putting the Fun in Phonological Awareness February 21, 2025: Let’s Chat About: Promoting Emergent Writing with Children |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours, PQAS Credit Hours |
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January 13, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 pm |
Autism and Early Intervention: Supporting Families |
Autism Support Participants will learn about the early signs of autism through discussion and video examples. Discussion will further center on the role of collaboration to enhance support for the child and family. State and national resources will be shared that can be used for families and professionals in accessing additional information and supports related to autism. Presenter: EITA Consultants Target Audience: This session is designed for Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Service Coordinators, Evaluators, Service Providers, Educators, Therapists and Home Visiting/Family Support staff. |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours, Coaching Approved Training Hours |
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January 14, 2025 12:30 – 1:30pm |
New Leader Chats |
Leadership Networking A series of one-hour networking opportunities where new EI leaders can discuss EI procedures, processes, current topics, and resources important to the operation of programming for infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities and their families. Early Intervention Leadership Guide, located on the Leadership page on the EITA portal, will be used as the foundation. Join us for a one-hour networking session. Target Audience: This session is designed for Early Intervention Infant Toddler and Preschool directors, administrators, or others who have supervisory or leadership responsibilities. Event Type: Webinar Series Future Sessions: March 20, 2025, and May 22, 2025. Future sessions will also take place from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. |
You may register online by clicking on the Register link found on the Leadership Page on the EITA Portal under New Leader Chats. |
Please note: No credit offered for Infant Toddler clock hours or Act 48. |
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January 24, 2025 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Coaching Chat |
Engaging Families Participants will receive a short (2-3 page) article on a topic related to the PA Early Intervention Service Delivery Model and are expected to read the article prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion to identify ways to bring the information into their practice. Presenter: Sue Ann Boyles Target Audience: Coaching Chats are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention. Event Type: Virtual Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours |
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February 3, 2025 10:00 – 11:30am |
Using the LifeCourse Framework and Tools to Engage Families |
How can we support families to discover their vision for a “good life” for themselves and their children? In this session, the presenters will discuss how the LifeCourse tools from the National Community Of Practice for Supporting Families can be used to help families develop their vision and use it to guide future decision making. The trajectory and integrated supports star tools will be reviewed so that they can be used by families and supporters to think about and plan for the support they need to achieve the lives they want. Presenters: Chou Hallegra, LifeCourse Ambassador and Melissa Mecke, EITA Target Audience: This webinar is designed for all Early Intervention professionals, practitioners, and families. Event Type: Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours |
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February 28, 2025 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Coaching Chat |
Why Routines are Important Participants will receive a short (2-3 page) article on a topic related to the PA Early Intervention Service Delivery Model and are expected to read the article prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion to identify ways to bring the information into their practice. Presenter: Sue Ann Boyles Target Audience: Coaching Chats are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention. Event Type: Virtual Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours |
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March 6, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 pm |
Writing High-Quality IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals |
A comprehensive overview of the seven prioritized aspects of high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals essential for Early Intervention in Pennsylvania. In this session, participants will review the federal and state regulations and EI Announcements that guide the writing process and the purpose of creating high-quality outcomes and goals in Early Intervention. The training will teach participants to use the seven key aspects of high-quality outcome and goal statements to enhance their writing. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to examine and analyze sample statements and practice writing high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals, receiving feedback throughout the process. Presenters: Beth Friedman and Lisa Gragg, EITA Consultants Target Audience: This session is designed for those who write or support the IFSP/IEP team members to write IFSP outcomes or IEP goals for Infant Toddler and/or Preschool Early Intervention. Event Type: Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours |
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March 12, 2025 12:30 – 3:00pm |
An Introduction to the Ages and Stages: Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 |
Introduction to ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 This webinar is designed to introduce participants to the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. The benefits of developmental screening and the importance of engaging families in the screening process will be discussed. Participants will learn how to administer, score, and interpret the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. Strategies and resources for sensitively communicating screening results and planning next steps with families will be shared. Presenters: Lisa Gragg and Joy Polignano, EITA Consultants Target Audience: This webinar is designed for those who conduct developmental screenings of infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children and are interested in learning about the Ages and Stages Questionnaires. Information will be appropriate for both Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Interventionists and Family Support/Home Visiting professionals. Event Type: Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Act 48 Clock Hours |
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March 28, 2025 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Coaching Chat |
Routines for EI Participants will receive a short (2-3 page) article on a topic related to the PA Early Intervention Service Delivery Model and are expected to read the article prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion to identify ways to bring the information into their practice. Presenter: Sue Ann Boyles Target Audience: Coaching Chats are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention. Event Type: Virtual Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours |
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April 25, 2025 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Coaching Chat |
Building Routines Participants will receive a short (2-3 page) article on a topic related to the PA Early Intervention Service Delivery Model and are expected to read the article prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion to identify ways to bring the information into their practice. Presenter: Sue Ann Boyles Target Audience: Coaching Chats are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention. Event Type: Virtual Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours |
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May 23, 2025 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Coaching Chat |
Observing Families in Routines Participants will receive a short (2-3 page) article on a topic related to the PA Early Intervention Service Delivery Model and are expected to read the article prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion to identify ways to bring the information into their practice. Presenter: Sue Ann Boyles Target Audience: Coaching Chats are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention. Event Type: Virtual Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours |
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June 27, 2025 1:00 – 2:00pm |
Coaching Chat |
SSOOPPRR Home Visiting Participants will receive a short (2-3 page) article on a topic related to the PA Early Intervention Service Delivery Model and are expected to read the article prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion to identify ways to bring the information into their practice. Presenter: Sue Ann Boyles Target Audience: Coaching Chats are open to all working in Early Intervention, but designed specifically for Early Interventionists, Evaluators, and Service Coordinators working in Infant Toddler Early Intervention. Event Type: Virtual Webinar |
Credits: Infant Toddler Training Hours, Coaching Approved Training (CAT) Hours |
Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) works on behalf of the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL).
