IDA TRAINING

Leading Edge Education
One of the goals of IDA is to provide Leading Edge Education opportunities for your professional and personal development. Trainings are developed with input from our members (Complete the survey) and suggestions from our board members. Chapters, as well as the State Training Committee work each year to provide a variety of trainings.

IDA Trainings & Events
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Communication in Young Children: What we KNOW & What we can DO in Early Intervention Presented by Joy Bonds-Baird, M.S., CCC-SLP Join us for a dynamic day of learning about all aspects of young children’s communication. We will cover brain development, the developmental stages of speech, language and hearing, what to do when concerns arise and strategies for effective interventions. Rancho Cucamonga , CA September 19, 2008
Sponsored by: The Infant Development Association of California
Training Description (doc)	Detailed Information  (pdf)
Presenter Bio (pdf)	On-line Registration Form!

Consider the Possibilities: How IFSP’s Strengthen Families and Practice in Natural Environments Presented by Kristine Pilkington, OTR/L Dig deep into the meaning and rewards of home visiting! Leave your toy bags in the car and explore how the Individualized Family Service Plan is the germinating substrate for relationship-based, family centered early intervention using natural learning opportunities. San Diego , CA October 17, 2008
Sponsored by: The Infant Development Association of California
Training Description (doc)	Detailed Information  (pdf)
Presenter Bio (pdf)	On-line Registration Form!

Introduction to the SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Speaker: Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP Lecturer, Yale University Child Study Center Director, Communication Crossroads, Carmel, CA This course will introduce the SCERTS® model, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary educational approach designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. SCERTS® provides specific guidelines for helping a child become a competent and confident social communicator, while preventing problem behaviors that interfere with learning and the development of relationships. It also is designed to help families, educators and therapists work cooperatively as a team, in a carefully coordinated manner, to maximize progress in supporting a child. San Jose, CA November 7, 2008
Sponsored by: The Infant Development Association of California
Training Description (doc)	Detailed Information  (pdf)
Presenter Bio (pdf)	On-line Registration Form!

Other Trainings & Events
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None at this time.

The Infant Development Association of California (IDA) does not endorse events listed under “Other Events”, unless IDA is specifically listed as a co-sponsor of the event.

Members Only Training Benefit
In addition to receiving reduced fees to attend trainings you can join the Members Only Early Notification Email List.

This is an opportunity for you to receive the earliest announcement about IDA trainings. You can register online or download a PDF version of the flyer. No more waiting for “snail mail”!
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California Early Start Personnel Development Scholarship Fund
WestEd/CPEI supports professional development for personnel who provide Early Start Intervention Service. To find out more Click Here!

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