Future Events

Lets Celebrate

Join us for an IDA Friendship Brunch!

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
11:00am - 2:00pm
This is an In-Person Celebration
Daily Grill, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

Savor 50 Years of connections and memories of IDA's contributions to the field
Mingle with friends of IDA – Both current and from the past!

Enjoy opportunity drawing surprises
$35/Per Person includes brunch and gratuities

Seating is limited – Register by June 7.

Brunch choices are as follows

Egg White Omelet - mushrooms, tomatoes and scallions served with avocado-tomato salsa and sliced tomatoes
B.T.L.A. Sandwich - crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and fried egg served with French fries
Chicken Caesar Salad - romaine, chicken breast, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, signature Caesar dressing

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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SATURDAY MORNING LISTEN

Saturday, July 8, 2023
8:30am - 9:30am
NO FEE

Join us for Saturday Morning Listen on July 8 at 8:30am - 9:30am for a time to connect with peers in the field and share thoughts on current issues.

This a casual, no cost opportunity. Join from the comfort of your own home or while out and about…. Bring your coffee/tea and See You There!

You do need to register in advance to get the link!

Please bring your friends and colleagues too! You will receive your ZOOM Link in your confirmation once you register.

The Prism of Reflection—Facilitating Reflective Practices in Early Childhood Work

Dana Cox, RN, MA (Early Childhood Special Education), endorsed in California as a Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist (0-5), and Reflective Practice Mentor
Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (PDT)
Virtual Event

Can't attend the event live?
Register to receive access to the recording!

This workshop will support the development of your reflective practice “toolkit” by looking at the range of ways reflection can occur, and how self-awareness and inquiry play a role in fostering reflection.

We will explore how these practices can be used as a collaborative tool for facilitating both individual and group coaching, consultation, team building, and/or supervisory relationships. The goal of reflection is to elevate confidence, competence, and quality in all systems of support for young children and families.

More Information | Register Today

2-Day Event

Session 1
How to Build Trusting Partnerships with Childcare Providers: Five Ways to Set the Stage for Collaborative Coaching~(8/21)

Session 2
Collaborative Coaching with Childcare Providers During Everyday Classroom Routines~(8/23)

with Mollie Romano Ph.D, CCC-SLP
Monday, August 21, 2023 and Wednesday, August 23, 2023
11:00am - 12:30pm (PDT) | Virtual Event

Can't attend the event live? Register to receive access to the recording!

Session 1: August 21
How to Build Trusting Partnerships with Childcare Providers: Five Ways to Set the Stage for Collaborative Coaching

All successful coaching partnerships are built on trust, but trust does not simply “happen.” We have to actively build it! In this session, we will describe five ways that early interventionists can set the stage for coaching with childcare providers while building a strong partnership built on mutual respect.

We will reflect on our biases and assumptions about childcare providers, consider how to reframe these thoughts and assumptions to honor the experiences and expertise of the childcare provider, and discuss how to communicate about our role as early interventionists in the classroom. This virtual session will include discussions, reflective activities and examples from community-based settings.

Session 2: August 23
Collaborative Coaching with Childcare Providers During Everyday Classroom Routines

Have you ever found yourself working with an infant or toddler in the corner, or even in a closet? After this two-part series, we hope to make “in the corner” or “in the closet” intervention a thing of the past! This session will focus on how to use a systematic framework for coaching that helps childcare providers embed strategies into their everyday classroom activities.

These strategies will help you (and baby) get out of the corner and into the classroom routines where all children learn. The virtual session will include video exemplars, discussions, and reflective activities.

More Information | Register Today

Announcements

IDA Blog

Considering the Sibling Experience when Supporting Families in Early Intervention
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Update on CA Budget:

Posted: May 30, 2023
The Governor released his version of the 2023-2024 May Revise. Highlights of Governors Proposed 2023-24 May Revision.pdf (ca.gov) Despite the projected shortfall in state revenues, there remains support for funding the CA. Disability Service system from the Governor and legislators.DDS-Highlights-May-2023.pdf (ca.gov)

However, it is still critical for all Early Intervention families and providers to take time to connect with their legislators and the Governor.

There are major issues facing Early Intervention: click here

DDS Workforce Data Collection

The survey registration and survey went live on May 1, 2023. Attached is the presentation from the meeting on April 25, 2023, which provides information about registering for and completing the survey. In addition, more information can be found on the DDS DSP Workforce Data Collection website page.

• The DSP Workforce Survey online vendor registration form (went live on 5/1/2023) – *Registration is required to participate in the survey*
• A video recording of the meeting and presentation on April 25, 2023
• General information about the data collection effort and survey
• Tips on completing the DSP Workforce Survey (English and Spanish videos)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents covering these topics: eligibility requirements, incentive payment, survey details, and technical assistance
• We encourage you to participate by completing the survey to earn $8,000 incentive payment.

On that webpage you will find the following and more:

For questions, please email [email protected].

CA. Early Intervention Pieces of Importance

Rates for January 2023 - as part of Rate Implementation

Quality Incentive program:

• Enclosure B FINAL - 1st Phase (ca.gov) Survey reimbursement access
• Quality Incentive Program (QIP) - CA Department of Developmental Services
• Access to Early Start Services for Children and Families PDF
• Early Intervention programs will have this for their desired outcome and an additional step to receive a 10% rate. The desired outcome is that children and families receive timely access to Early Start services.

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DDS Extension of Directives

Posted: September 6, 2022
As of August 26, the Department of Developmental Services released extensions on the following Directives.
DDS Directive 01-082922 - Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

One pertaining to the continuation of Early Start services past age 3, DDS Directive 01-082922 - Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19 is extended to October 3, 2022.

DDS Shares Updates on Provider Rates!

Follow the timeline process on Rate Model:
The rate models with the updated cost components as of February 2022 will be used to calculate the rate adjustment effective April 1, 2022. The Excel files listed by Regional Center and Programs are a comparison of the updated February 2022 rates, to the previous rates published in January 2020. More info click here

Have you, Early Intervention Providers submitted your data information to your local Regional Center to be part of this process? Instructions for Completing Service Detail Collection Forms (ca.gov)

EARLY INTERVENTION Providers/Vendors have you been contacted by your Regional Center to complete program data forms Instructions for Completing Service Detail Collection Forms (ca.gov)? If not, contact your local Regional Center ASAP. The timeline for release is quickly approaching.

They are needed for submission to the Department of Developmental Services as part of the implementation of the Rate Model?

Information about the Rate Model Implementation - Rate Adjustment/Rate Study Implementation Briefing - Zoom Questions can be sent to: [email protected]

Future Events

Wed Jun 21, 2023IDA is Turning 50

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Sat Jul 8, 2023IDA Saturday Morning Listen

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Thu Jul 13, 2023The Prism of Reflection—Facilitating Reflective Practices in Early Childhood Work

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Mon Aug 21, 2023How to Build Trusting Partnerships with Childcare Providers

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Wed Aug 23, 2023Collaborative Coaching with Childcare Providers During Everyday Classroom Routines

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Future Events

Join us for an IDA Friendship Brunch!

SATURDAY MORNING LISTEN

The Prism of Reflection—Facilitating Reflective Practices in Early Childhood Work

2-Day Event

Session 1How to Build Trusting Partnerships with Childcare Providers: Five Ways to Set the Stage for Collaborative Coaching~(8/21)Session 2Collaborative Coaching with Childcare Providers During Everyday Classroom Routines~(8/23)

Announcements

IDA Blog

Update on CA Budget:

DDS Workforce Data Collection

CA. Early Intervention Pieces of Importance

JOIN IDA!

DDS Extension of Directives

Read More

DDS Shares Updates on Provider Rates!

Read More

Future Events

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Session 1
How to Build Trusting Partnerships with Childcare Providers: Five Ways to Set the Stage for Collaborative Coaching~(8/21)

Session 2
Collaborative Coaching with Childcare Providers During Everyday Classroom Routines~(8/23)