Regions 1&2 ECSE Snippets
December 2021
The Regions 1&2 ECSE Snippets purpose is to provide monthly communication with practitioners regarding regional happenings, upcoming trainings and resources. It is each practitioners responsibility to check with their district/supervisor regarding use of the resources and participation in professional development opportunities.
If you have any suggestions for resources, trainings, or regional happenings to spotlight please send them to Jess Moen at jmoenpdf@gmail.com.
Snippets Overview
Regions 1&2 Spotlight
Minnesota Compass: Risk Reach and Resilience Website
Upcoming Professional Development
Tools for High Quality Inclusion V2.0 (Starts Dec. 3rd)
ECSE Part B Due Process Training
21 Day Equity Challenge
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
Minnesota Commission for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
Evidence-based Hearing Screening and Evaluation Practices for Children 0-5
Resource Highlights
E-learning lessons and videos (ECPC)
Anti-Biased Education and Holidays: Making Thoughtful Decisions (NAEYC)
Holidays and Strategies for Success (NCPMI)
Minnesota Compass
- Provide credible, easy to access data
- Track trends and measure progress
- Improve understanding to make data-informed decisions
MN Risk, Reach and Resilience Fast Facts:
- 1 in 6 children live below poverty
- 1 in 5 births lack adequate prenatal care
- 2 in 5 two-year-olds lack recommended immunizations
- 1 in 5 children has moved residences in the past year
Tools for High Quality Inclusion Version 2.0 (Starts December 3rd!)
This training series is intended for district/programs and their collaborating partners to attend together as we focus on tools for high quality inclusion, specifically in early childhood classrooms. The content emphasizes your implementation of inclusion practices and will provide each district/program with tools for actively engaging in this work between sessions. This training will occur over the virtual Zoom platform with each district/program joining together on one computer from one location (to best support district/program discussions during break out sessions). Please work together as a district/program to ensure your team is joining from one location as intended. (Flexibility will be given for unique situations and needs as they arise)
Session 1, December 3rd, 2021 (12:30-2:30) - What is Inclusion?
Session 2, January 19th, 2022 (1:30-3:30) - Teaming Practices
Session 3, February 4th, 2022 (8:30-10:30) - Prompting and Data Collection
Session 4, March 4th, 2022 (12:30-2:30) - Maximizing Learning Outcomes
Session 5, March 30th, 2022 (1:30-3:30) - Peer Mediated Instruction
Session 6, April 29th, 2022 (8:30-10:30) - Individualized Supports
Standards and DEC RPs included in Tools for High Quality Inclusion V2.0
Cost: Free of charge for Regions 1, 2, & 3
Registration: http://www.greater-mn-online.com/events/192
*Each participant needs to register individually.
ECSE Part B Due Process Training
*Please note that this is an updated schedule and has changed since the September Snippets were sent out.
Sessions 1&2: Completed
Session 3: January 28th, 2022 (Friday), 8:30-10:30AMFocus for this session will be:
- Transition to Kindergarten
- Transferring IEPs
- Vision/Hearing Screening
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- Attendance & Membership
- Withdrawal vs. Revocation
- Primary and Secondary Disabilities
Cost: No Charge
Registration: http://www.greater-mn-online.com/events/181
21 Day Equity Challenge
January 2022
The United Way of Olmsted County, MN presents a self-guided learning journey to build awareness of the ways that bias, prejudice, privilege, and oppression show up in our work and lives. *The October 2021 challenge posts are available for viewing at the link below as well.Cost: Free of Charge
Registration: https://www.uwolmsted.org/21-day-equity-challenge
MN Commission for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
- Identify barriers to communication access and equal opportunities
- Develop solutions
- Empower by building community capacity
- Advocate through civic engagement
Evidence-Based Hearing Screening and Evaluation Practices for Children Ages 0-5
- Prepare your child for changes
- Involve your child in preparations and minimize surprises.
- Give clear directsion
- Pace your holiday activities
- Pack for success
- Prepare family and friends
- Pre-travel planning
- Celebrate the success along the way