Early Intervention Partners Training Project

The Early Intervention Partners Training Project training sessions provide information, resources, and skill-building activities designed to enhance parent advocacy and leadership skills. The training sessions will help parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities gain a better understanding of the Early Intervention Program.

Parents will receive information about:

• Early intervention laws and regulations,
• Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development,
• The process of transitioning out of the Early Intervention Program,
• Due process rights,
• Access to advocacy resources and supports,
• Information regarding Early Intervention Coordinating Councils (EICCs), and
• Opportunities for parent involvement. 

The above will all be done while networking with other parents involved in the Early Intervention Program.

 

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply?
When are Partners Trainings held?
Where are Partners Trainings held?
What will I learn?
What is the time commitment?
How much does it cost?
How can I attend?How do I apply?

Who is eligible to apply?

The Early Intervention Partners Training Project is for New York State parents of young children with disabilities currently receiving early intervention services. The training sessions provide information, resources, and skill-building activities designed to increase parent advocacy and leadership skills.

Participants must be residents of New York State. Parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities currently receiving early intervention services, or are in the process of transitioning from the Early Intervention Program are eligible. Parents of children with disabilities under the age of twelve who serve on Local Early Intervention Coordinating Councils (LEICCs), or are interested in becoming involved in their LEICC are also eligible to apply. Applications from parents, involved in leadership roles in parent or disability organizations, that interact with families of infants and toddlers with disabilities will also be considered.

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When are Partners Trainings held?

The NYS Department of Health's Bureau of Early Intervention and the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project at the Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center sponsor Early Intervention Partners Training Projects five times each year - one training in each region of NYS every year.

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Where are Partners Trainings held?

The training is offered on a rotating basis in different regions throughout the state - Long Island, New Rochelle ( NYC area), Northeast region, Western region, and Central region of NYS.

Session I is an interactive webinar that can be viewed from your personal computer.  

Session II meets in person for a 2-day training and includes an optional overnight stay.

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What will I learn?

The Early Intervention Partners Training Project helps parents of young children with disabilities become stronger advicates for their children. The training sessions provide information, resources, and skill-building activities designed to increase parent advocacy and leadership skills.  You will learn about many different types of leadership, including advocating for your own child and family, providing support to other parents and caregivers, and learning to work at the program and policy level in a local community, within a region, at the state level or throughout the nation.

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What is the time commitment?

Parents who attend should participate in all sessions. Session I is an interactive webinar. Session II meets for two 2-day sessions and include an optional overnight stay. 

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How much does it cost?

The training program is free of charge, and all meals, training materials, and overnight accommodations are provided at no cost. A limited amount of funding is available to assist parents in need of support for child care and travel expenses. Prior approval by the Family Initiative Coordinator is required for those needing assistance.

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How can I attend?

Parents or caregivers with children currently in the NYS Early Intervention Program can easily signup to participate in this training program with the many options listed below.

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How do I apply?

• Apply online. 
• Call the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project office at (631) 205-0502.

• Email us at angelamfurci@justkidseclc.org with your name and contact information.

• Print the application and return by mail to: 

 

Family Initiative Coordination Services Project

Just Kids

P.O. Box 12

Middle Island, NY 11953