Strand 2: Early Childhood
This conference is designed for administrators and other leaders of IDEA early childhood systems and programs. Participants will gain information about current requirements under IDEA for Part C and Part B Section 619, acquire resources to support effective use of data to improve practice, expand relationships and collaborative partnerships with others in policy development and systems improvement, and develop strategies to support family members in leadership roles to strengthen systems for young children with special needs.
Preconference Activities
Preconference activities include: Measuring Child and Family Outcomes, July 30-31; Orientation for New Part C Coordinators; Meeting for State TA providers, Constituency Group meetings on Sunday for Section 619 Coordinators, ICC Chairs, Parents and Staff and Part C Coordinators hosted by the Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA).
See the Draft Agenda below for descriptions.
Who Should Attend?
The conference is intended for a variety of audiences involved in planning and delivering services to young children with special needs and their families including:
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State Section 619 Coordinators and staff
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State Part C Coordinators and staff
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State ICC chairs, parents and staff
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Early Childhood Projects staff
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National/regional/state/ technical assistance providers
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Partners from the early childhood community, including child care, Early Head Start, MCH, etc.
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OSEP and other federal agency staff
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Parents of children with disabilities and/or special health care needs who have knowledge of IDEA and are serving in leadership positions. Examples include: parent representatives on Special Education Advisory Panels or other advisory boards and representatives from parent training and technical assistance organizations