Understanding Toxic Stress in Early Childhood Years

Description In supporting families, early interventionists must recognize family diversity and differences. Many families in the early system may look and sound different than providers; own families. This training will highlight the specific needs, challenges and strengths that families experiencing toxic stress face. These families are often involved in complex situations, which require skilled yet flexible attention. For example, many families are dealing with crowding, food scarcity, difficult living conditions, and emotional strains for which early interventionists many not be trained to address. In order to create a collaborative relationship between high stress families and service coordinators, this session will provide guidance on how to develop, implement, monitor and modify early intervention supports. This session will highlight strategies that early intervention personnel can use to work more effectively with families experiencing toxic stress.

Cancellations received no later than August 16 will be fully refunded. Those received less than 7 days before this event are non-refundable. No shows are non refundable.
See http://eitp.education.illinois.edu for our complete refund policy.

Registrants arriving more than 30 after the start of the session may not be allowed to participate and will be considered a No Show. Participants leaving more than 30 minutes before dismissal may not receive a certificate of attendance. Please consider road and travel conditions when planning your commute.

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Location Macon Resources
2121 Hubbard Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
Date 8/31/2015 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 8:45 AM)
Sponsor The University of Illinois' Department of Special Education in collaboration with the Early Intervention Training Program
Contact EI Training Program at the U of I (866) 509-3867 lgimble@illinoiseitraining.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Atypical Development
3.0 - Working with Families
Cost $20.00 payable when completing registration
Status Closed