curriculum framework for early intervention services - introduction

Curriculum Framework in Early Intervention:

INTRODUCTION Michelle Gatmaitan September 1, 2010 Curriculum Framework in Early Intervention

Objectives:

Objectives Propose a curriculum framework for infants, toddlers, and families receiving early intervention or early care and education services Adapt/extend the existing curriculum framework elements to our work with infants and toddlers Adapt/extend the existing curriculum framework elements to our work with families Adapt/extend the existing curriculum framework elements to early intervention or early care and education services in various service delivery models, and settings Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

“Early Intervention” (EI) as defined in this presentation series refers to…:

“Early Intervention” (EI) as defined in this presentation series refers to… IDEA Part C services for families of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities Home visiting services e.g. Early Head Start Family and infant/toddler program models e.g. Parents as Teachers, Responsive Teaching, Creative Curriculum, PLAI (Promoting Learning Through Active Interactions), etc. Infant/toddler care and education e.g. child care centers: classroom or home-based programs Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

What is a curriculum framework?:

What is a curriculum framework? “A set of concepts or a structure for classifying and organizing the many elements and processes involved when creating learning ecologies for young children” (Grisham-Brown, Hemmeter, & Pretti-Frontczak, 2005, p. 20) Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? :

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? Unique needs of infants, toddlers, and families Not simply a “scaled-down” preschool curriculum (Bredekamp, 1987) Varied service delivery models Early Intervention (IDEA Part C) Service Coordination (e.g. Help Me Grow in OH; First Steps in KY; Early On in MI, etc)/Case management Home-based OR center-based locations Focus on child OR focus on parent/caregiver/family Etc… Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? :

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? Varied professional backgrounds of service providers Early childhood education Early intervention Special education Social work Family & child development CDA Infant mental health Speech therapy Occupational and physical therapy Etc. Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? :

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? Accountability for outcomes Child learning & development Parent/caregiver empowerment Enhanced family functioning/family quality of life Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? :

Why do we need a curriculum framework for EI services? “The goal is not to identify one ‘best’ curriculum – there is no such thing – but rather to identify what features of a curriculum may be most effective for which outcomes and under which conditions” (NAEYC and NAECS/SDE, 2003, p.7) Echoes the call for “second-generation” early intervention research and practice (Guralnick, 1997) Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Elements of a Curriculum Framework:

Elements of a Curriculum Framework Curriculum Framework http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/ceecrt/index.php/research/current Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Proposed Curriculum Framework:

Proposed Curriculum Framework To extend the definition by Grisham-Brown, Hemmeter, and Pretti-Frontczak (2005), our proposed definition of a curriculum framework in early intervention is as follows: “A set of concepts or a structure for classifying and organizing the many elements and processes involved when creating natural learning ecologies for infants and toddlers AND individually responsive supports for parents, caregivers, and families ” Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

Proposed Curriculum Framework for EI:

Proposed Curriculum Framework for EI Data-Based Decision Making Family- Professional Collaboration Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10 Comprehensive System of Professional Development Transdisciplinary Services

The Early Intervention Process:

The Early Intervention Process Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10

References:

References Accessing the General Curriculum 9/1/10 Bredekamp, S. (1987). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 . Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children Copple, C., & Bredekamp, S. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 (3 rd Ed.). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. Grisham-Brown, J., Hemmeter, M.L., & Pretti-Frontczak, K. (2005). Blended practices for teaching young children in inclusive settings. Baltimore: Brookes. Guralnick, M.J. (1997). Second-generation research in the field of early intervention. In M.J. Guralnick (Ed.), The effectiveness of early intervention (pp. 3-22). Baltimore, MD: Brookes. NAEYC and NAECS/SDE. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation. Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/resources/position_statements/CAPEexpand.pdf .