FUTURE EVENTS
Where are the Future staff for Early Intervention Coming from? Share your thoughts in a Facilitated Conversation Regarding EI Staffing Challenges?
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event
This Event will NOT be Recorded
The Infant Development Association is supporting the California Policy Center for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities - www.cpcidd.org in its work to collect data on the staffing challenges facing the field of Early Intervention.
You have first hand information about this issue. We need all Early Intervention disciplines - Education/Early Childhood Educators/Assistants-Special Educators; Therapists - Occupational, Physical, Speech; Social Workers: Physicians; Psychologists; Behaviorists, etc. to share their thoughts and complete the survey.
The service provider survey will provide critically important data about the Early Intervention workforce, help define the magnitude of the shortage, and ultimately what the shortage means to the infants, toddlers, and families seeking Early Intervention services. The Policy Center will be compiling the data from the focus groups and survey into a report to share with Policy Makers, legislators, etc. Please share your thoughts and participate. Bring your suggestions on how to improve services, address the new rate funding impacts, etc.
This is a FREE Event but you MUST still Register
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Supporting Early Gestalt Language Processors and Autistic Children in Child-Led Therapy: Practical Tools for Connection and Growth
with Nicole Casey, MS, CCC-SLP
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 11:00am - 1:00pm (PST)
Virtual Event
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This 2-hour training will focus on practical, neuroaffirming strategies to support early gestalt language processors and autistic children through a child-led approach. Instead of relying on rigid, compliance-based methods, participants will learn how to create therapy spaces that prioritize regulation, connection, and authentic communication.
We’ll explore how to model language in natural, everyday ways, integrate multimodal communication, and follow a child’s lead while still expanding opportunities for growth. Through real-life examples, guided reflection, and actionable tools, attendees will leave feeling more confident in supporting children and families with approaches that truly honor each child’s process.
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From Day One: Building Coaching Foundations with Families
with Stacey Landberg, M.S., CCC-SLP
Friday, January 16, 2026
12:00pm-1:30pm | Virtual Event
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The first session with a family can shape the entire trajectory of early intervention services. Starting strong means shifting from provider-led treatment to a collaborative coaching partnership from day one.
This session gives providers concrete strategies to introduce the coaching model, build caregiver buy-in, and embed intervention into meaningful routines from the start. Using practical tools, scripts, and charts, participants will learn how to set achievable goals, maintain fidelity, and create the conditions for long-term success in caregiver coaching relationships.
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11th Annual Policy Update
Monday, January 26, 2026
8:30am - 12:30pm | Virtual Event
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Join us for an engaging discussion featuring experts from the Department of Developmental Services, Department of Education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and more.
Topics will include the Governor’s proposed budget for California in 2026, the current status of Early Care and Education programs, federal level health services, the Quality Incentive Program, Special Education, Early Start, and much more!
Speakers to be announced soon!
Non-Member: $85
IDA Agency/Individual Member: $60
IDA Parent/Student/New Clinician Member: $50
ADA Requests: As a part of the Infant Development Association’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, we offer accommodations when possible. Please email IDA at [email protected] 10 business days prior to the event to request accommodations (ASL interpretation, large print, etc.).
All registrants will be entered in an opportunity drawing for a chance to win IDA Individual membership dues for one year!
Continuing Education
IDA is an approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider for the following California Licensing Boards:
Board of Registered Nursing
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Physical Therapy Board of California Continuing competency courses
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board*
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*We do not send CEUs to the ASHA registry. In order to receive ASHA CEUs, SLPs can submit a Certification Maintenance Compliance form by December 31 of their certification maintenance interval, forms can be found here. Participants should retain their certificates of attendance which are necessary if you are chosen for a random audit.
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