by Dale Epstein CONNECT Module Coordinator Join us for a quick discussion of an audio clip on Assistive Technology, part of the new CONNECT Module 5. Assistive technology is often thought of only in terms of high tech, expensive devices, when in fact it incorporates much more. In CONNECT Module 5: Assistive Technology Interventions, a…
by Susan Fowler Susan Fowler, Professor in Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, shares some of her insights on using Module 3: Communication for Collaboration to teach about evidence-based practice. I am teaching a graduate class in special education for teachers (early intervention through post secondary education) and they are reading about…
by Rena Hallam 4-year college faculty member Rena Hallam discusses how the most recent CONNECT Module on Transition supports the new national EC priorities on transition. Transitions can be times for both opportunity and stress for all of us. Transitions are often moments where we need additional information to make good decisions as well…
by Johnna Darragh Learn how one faculty embedded Module 1 into both online and face-to-face classes as well as both early childhood and early childhood special education classes. CONNECT Modules are designed using an evidence-based practice approach to professional development. Module 1: Embedded Interventions includes over 20 videos activities, and handouts. This month, instructors from…
by Nancy Grausam Using Module 4 Family-Professional Partnerships to Enhance Students’ Understanding of Families and the NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards Nancy Grausam from the Pennsylvania College of Technology discusses how she is currently using Module 4 and shares about the relevance and usefulness of the module for her and her learners. During CONNECT’s February Webinar…
by Hatice Dogan Hatice Dogan discusses teaching with CONNECT Module 3 on Communication and Collaboration. She currently co-teaches the course Families and Teams in Early Childhood Intervention: Interdisciplinary and Sociocultural Perspectives at UNC Chapel Hill. I was excited to see the 3rd CONNECT Module on Communication for Collaboration as this had always been a topic…
by Christine Myers Occupational Therapist and Associate Professor, Christine Myers discusses the importance of including therapists in transition planning. My background as an occupational therapist has been primarily focused on providing services for young children and families. Yet, until I joined the National Early Childhood Transition Center 7 years ago, I hadn’t thought much…
by Sandy Ginther & Linda Robinson CONNECT Modules are designed using an evidence-based practice approach to professional development. Module 1: Embedded Interventions includes over 20 videos activities, and handouts. This month, instructors from both college and in-service training settings share how they incorporated Module 1 into their professional development activities. Your questions and comments…
The recent CONNECT workshops at the DEC International Conference in Washington DC in November and last week at FPG for the OSEP Personnel Prep Paraprofessional grantees from NC and SC were terrific ways to dive deeper into using the modules. The CONNECT team so much enjoyed meeting everyone and hearing people who have used the…
by Kathy Allen How have you engaged students to learn about effective practices in an online environment? Kathy Allen from Blue Ridge Community College shares her experience on using CONNECT Module 5 with her students. Read about what she did and share your examples. I used Module 5- Using Assistive Technology Interventions in my EDU…