
H1: Promising Approaches to Meeting Social–Emotional and Mental Health Needs of Young Children Through Part C
Overview
This session will explore strategies to strengthen capacity of state IDEA Part C programs to identify and meet social–emotional and mental health needs of young children. Participants will review results of a 50-state survey on this topic and discuss trends, key questions, and innovative approaches in early intervention policy and practice.
Faculty & P-5 Competency Domains
Faculty: Andy Gomm, Public Consulting Group; Elisabeth Burak, MPP, MSW, Georgetown University; Lindsay Usry, MPH, ZERO TO THREE, Sheila Smith, PhD, National Center for Children in Poverty
P-5 Competency Domains:
- P-5 (6) Leadership to Meet Family Needs and Improve Services and Systems
- P-5 (4) Health and Developmental Protective and Risk Factors
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Presenters have affirmed that they do not have proprietary interest in products, instruments, devices, services or materials discussed in this event, and have confirmed that they have not been compensated in relation to this presentation.
Earn up to 0.1 CEU or 1 CE hour for attending this event .
Continuing Education Units are awarded with attendance and passing score of 15/15 completed evaluation responses required; and 2/2 quiz questions answered correctly. Learning Objectives include:
- The participant will be able to discuss national trends in IDEA Part C early intervention policy and practice and understand survey results for their state.
- The participant will be able to understand and describe Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) practices and innovations states are utilizing to meet mental health needs through IDEA Part C services.
- Discovers opportunities for strengthening cultural grounding and responsiveness
The processing fee is included with purchase of the Annual Conference library for $75.00. Contact hours offered may vary per discipline. For more information regarding ZERO TO THREE CEUs, please visit: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1657-earn-ceus-from-zero-to-three.
Please note: A computer or electronic device with internet connection is required for successful completion:
- This session will be hosted for 30 to 45 minutes and includes a brief introduction, session content, evaluation, and quiz.
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