1. Initial Summary of Part C Personnel & CSPD Data for the Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center MPRRC Part C Coordinators Meeting February 20, 2014 Stephanie Parks, Ph.D. & David Lindeman, Ph.D.

2. ECPC Mission: Our Mission is to facilitate the implementation of integrated early early childhood comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) for all disciplines serving infants and young children with disabilities

3. Funded To: Serve as a national resource on personnel standards, competencies, and recommended practices Assist states to align standards with national professional organization standards Assist states and IHEs to align preservice and inservice Assist states in the development of CSPD

4. State Education Agencies (SEA) Lead Part C Agencies Other Early Care and Education Agencies Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) Other Entities National Resource to:

5. ECPC Partners: ECTA Center DaSy Center ECO Center Iris Center AUCD CEC HECSE ITCA DEC Part B/619 Consortia NAECS-SDE NAEYC NASDSE NASDTEC CCSSO NHSA NRCP

6. Western Region – University of Oregon Mid-Western Region - University of Kansas South and Mid-Atlantic Region – Florida State University Northeast Region – University of Connecticut ECPC Regions

7. ECPC Midwestern States and MPRRC States States In Common – Colorado – Kansas – Montana – Nebraska – New Mexico – North Dakota – South Dakota – Utah – Wyoming States Not in Common ECPC – Arkansas – Louisiana – Missouri – Oklahoma – Texas MPRRC – Arizona – Bureau of Indian Education

8. ECPC Guiding Principles 1.All interventions delivered with fidelity across providers and settings

9. 2.High Quality Coordinated Pre-Service & In-service

10. 3.Common set of evidence based, measurable, and authentic personnel standards across disciplines

11. 4.Personnel preparation and professional development agencies are knowledgeable and skilled in Evidence- Based Practices as implementation of strategies of adult learning

12. 5.Comprehensiv e System of Personnel Development is: Necessary Quality Indicator

13. Needs Assessment Personnel Standards InservicePreservice Evaluation Technical Assistance

14. High Quality CSPD (State System) EC Leadership, Skills & Competencies Improved EI & ECSE Services Improved Child & Family Outcomes Why an EC CSPD is Important ECPC Activities Knowledge Development Leadership and Coordination Technical Assistance & Dissemination

15. Current Resources Website: ecpcta.org About Us – Values, Framework, Evaluation, Staff, Collaborators & Stakeholders CSPD Implementation – CSPD Components, State & Regional Activities, Communities of Practice Personnel Standards – State and National Organization Standards Resources – IHE/PD Faculty & Staff, Families, Graduate Students, EC Interventionists Our Work – Papers & Presentations, Powerpoints, Webinars

16. Website: ecpcta.org Resources State Specific Requirements

17. http://www.ecpcta.org/personnel_standards/

19. ECPC Knowledge Generation Task I: Status of Licensure / Certification Requirements Web-Search to understand requirements for Part C & B 619 14 Disciplines across 50 states and territories Task 2: States’ Perspective of our CSPD Framework Part B 619 and Part C Coordinators and/or PD Providers Interviews Common perceptions, practices, and innovative initiatives Barriers and facilitators to CSPD Implementation

20. Task I: Web Search Licensure Requirements ECSE ECE OT PT SLP Audiologist RN Registered Dietitian Social Worker Family Therapist Clinical Psychologist School Psychologist Vision Specialist Deaf / HI Specialist O & M (Orientation & Mobility Specialist) BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Infant Mental Health Specialist From All 50 States & Territories Disciplines

21. Typical Websites: State Department of Education Part C Infant Toddler Programs Department of Health Professional Discipline Licensure Boards National Professional Organizations Typical Websites: State Department of Education Part C Infant Toddler Programs Department of Health Professional Discipline Licensure Boards National Professional Organizations

22. Information Gathered per Discipline Name of license / certificationMin Degree Level RequirementAge RangeCollege / University ProgramsAdditional Part C Requirements

23. http://www.ecpcta.org/personnel_standards/

25. Related Service Providers (OT, PT, SLP) State Age Range National Exam AZ Birth to Death X CO Birth to Death X KS Birth to Death X MT Birth to Death X NE Birth to Death X State Age Range National Exam NM Birth to Death X ND Birth to Death X SD Birth to Death X UT Birth to Death X WY Birth to Death X

26. AZCOKSMTNE Min Degree MastersBachelorsMasters University Programs 21102 OT Requirements NMNDSDUTWY Min Degree Graduate* BachelorsMasters Graduate* University Programs 21110 * Must be a graduate from an accredited OT program

27. AZCOKSMTNE Min Degree Graduate* Masters University Programs 42212 PT Requirements NMNDSDUTWY Min Degree Graduate* Masters University Programs 12110 * Must be a graduate from an accredited PT program

28. AZCOKSMTNE Min Degree Masters University Programs 32413 SLP Requirements NMNDSDUTWY Min Degree Masters University Programs 32131

29. Any surprises so far? Summary: OT, PT, SLP National Professional Organization Exam State Board Licenses Birth to Death 0 – 4 University Programs per state

30. StateName of Certificate or License Age Range University Programs AZ Early Childhood Special Education Early Childhood Education B – age 5 B – age 8 2424 CO Early Childhood Special Education Early Childhood Education B – age 8 3737 KS Early Childhood Unified (Blended)B – 3 rd grade B – K 9 MT Special Education Endorsement* Added on (minor in SPED) P – 12 th grade7 NE Early Childhood Inclusive (Blended) Preschool Disabilities ECSE Endorsement* B – K B – 3 rd grade B - K 7 ECSE / ECE * = other degree combinations may count (ex. ECE + Gen SPED)

31. StateName of Certificate or License Age Range University Programs NM Early Childhood Special Education B – 3 rd grade PK – 12 th grade 8585 ND Early Childhood Endorsement Early Childhood Special Education B – 3 rd grade 3232 SD B-Preschool Special Ed. Endorsement* (18 Hours of coursework added on) B-Preschool Ed. Endorsement* OR EC Regular Education (added on to Elem) B – age 8 B – Preschool 1212 UT Preschool Special Education Elementary Education + Early Childhood area of concentration B – age 5 K – 3 rd grade 2323 WY Early Childhood / Special Education Early Childhood B – age 5 B – age 8 3535 ECSE / ECE * = degree combinations (ex. ECE + Gen SPED) or add-on endorsements may count

32. Summary: ECSE / ECE Limited Consistency... Education License EC ECSE Elem SPED Endorsement (added on) Degree: Minor in SPED to Bachelor’s Age Range: B - 5 to P - 12 th grade 1 to 9 University Programs per state

33. Special Instruction Services StateName / ServiceMin Degree AZ Developmental Special Instructionist (DSI) Bachelor’s Degree Education License in EC, ECSE, or Degree in Family Studies CO Developmental Intervention Services Bachelor’s Degree Education License in: ECSE or EC KS Special Instruction Provider Bachelor’s Degree Education License in: Early Childhood Unified (Blended License) MT Family Support Specialist (Certificate) EC Practitioner Registry Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary or Special Education, or a related field NE Special Instruction Service Provider Bachelor’s Degree Education License: Early Childhood Education - Inclusive (Blended License)

34. Special Instruction Services StateName / ServiceMin Degree NM Developmental Specialist (Certification) Bachelor’s Degree Education License in: Elem, EC, or Special Education + others ND Specialized Instruction Bachelor’s Degree Education License in Special Education SD Special Instruction Bachelor’s Degree Education License: B – Preschool Special Education Endorsement UT Special Instruction (Levels) Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Preschool SPED Accepts: Special Ed License (K-12) WY Special Instruction Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education

35. ECE/ECSEOTPTSLP AZ YES AzEIP Certificate YES AzEIP Certificate YES AzEIP Certificate YES AzEIP Certificate CO NO KS NO MT YES Family Support Specialist Certificate (EC Practitioner Registry) NO NE NO Additional Part C Requirements

36. EC/ECSEOTPTSLP NM YES Developmental Specialist Certification NO ND NO SD NO UT YES Baby Watch EI Credential YES Baby Watch EI Credential YES Baby Watch EI Credential YES Baby Watch EI Credential WY NO Additional Part C Requirements

37. Summary: Special Instruction Services Education License EC ECSE Elementary SPED (K- 12 th ) Related Field Range of Degrees Accepted Minor in SPED Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Extra Credential Wide Range of Qualifications

38. Special Instruction State Expectations # of States (n = 10) Several degrees accepted from education and other related fields 5 Degrees including ECE or Family Studies only (without special education training) 2 Specific ECSE or Blended Degrees only3 Extra credential or certificate required for Special Instructor 4

39. ServiceDisciplineQualificationsSupervised by Special Instruction ECSEECU LicenseProgram Director Occupational Therapy OTState OT LicenseProgram Director Occupational Therapy COTAState COTA LicenseOccupational Therapist Augmentative Communication SLPState SLP LicenseProgram Director Augmentative Communication OTState OT LicenseProgram Director

40. ECPC Knowledge Generation Task I: Status of Licensure / Certification Requirements Web-Search to understand requirements for Part C & B 619 14 Disciplines across 50 states and territories Task 2: States’ Perspective of our CSPD Framework Part B 619 and Part C Coordinators and/or PD Providers Interviews Common perceptions, practices, and innovative initiatives Barriers and facilitators to CSPD Implementation

41. Interview Topics 1.Verify State Requirements (Web-search) 2.Description of Part C Services 3.Personnel Development System 4.CSPD Components: Ongoing Needs AssessmentEvaluation of CSPD System Appropriate Licensure / Certification Pre-Service Programs Data Systems for PersonnelSystematic, Effective In-service TA AvailabilityDissemination 5.Priority CSPD Components 6.Other National Centers 7.Anything or Anyone Else?

42. What CSPD Components are in place in your state? Ongoing Needs Assessment Appropriate Licensure or Certification IHE Programs to provide Pre-service Training Ongoing, Systematic and Effective PD In-service Opportunities Evaluation of System Data System for Personnel TA Availability Dissemination of EBP “Yes” In Place 7 States 8 States 9 States 7 States 4 States 7 States 9 States 9 States Part C Coordinators most frequently said, “Yes... but it could be better if...” or “Kind of” Priority Or Need 5 States 4 States 2 States 2 States 7 States 2 States 2 States 3 States Favorite response: “Everything! We need help with everything!” MPRRC: Part C CSPD Components

43. Common Themes Recruitment and Retention Funding Sustainability & Implementation Collaboration E-learning Systematic & Ongoing PD

44. Current Resources Website: ecpcta.org About Us – Values, Framework, Evaluation, Staff, Collaborators & Stakeholders CSPD Implementation – CSPD Components, State & Regional Activities, Communities of Practice Personnel Standards – State and National Organization Standards Resources – IHE/PD Faculty & Staff, Families, Graduate Students, EC Interventionists Our Work – Papers & Presentations, Powerpoints, Webinars

45. What Do We Do? General Technical Assistance – Learning opportunities for a variety of stakeholders on topics related to personnel development Targeted Technical Assistance - Supporting state agencies and IHEs with alignment of preservice and inservice and aligning personnel standards to national professional organization standards, state early childhood standards, and state competencies and certification/licensure standards Intensive Technical Assistance – Supporting states in the development and implementation of an integrated comprehensive system of personnel development.

46. Na Young Kong, PhD Research Associate University of Kansas chellina@ku.edu 785-864-6843 Stephanie Parks, PhD Regional Project Coordinator University of Kansas s.parks@ku.edu 785-864-6843 David Lindeman, PhD Co-Associate Director Senior Scientist University of Kansas lindeman@ku.edu 620-421-6550 x1713 ECPC Mid-Western Region Contact Information ECPC Mid-Western Region Contact Information Eva Horn, PhD Co-Associate Director Professor of Education University of Kansas evahorn@ku.edu 785-864-0615 The Early Childhood Personnel Center is a project of the University of Connecticut funded through cooperative agreement (# H325B120004) from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, with subcontracts with Florida State University, University of Kansas, and University of Oregon.