Thank you for taking time out of your busy May schedules to attend the 2 day AEPS training in D.M. Isn't Kristi a delight to listen to - she really "gets it"!
So for next steps:
1) The AEPS should be considered as another "tool" for you to use in making good decisions about where children are at, what they can do, and what they will do next. It will not be mandatory for you to use, but you are encouraged to "give it a try."
2) If you liked AEPS and want to "dig deeper", I'd suggest you try the 30 day free trial of the AEPSI online between now and September 1 and see what you think.
3) If there are some of you that would like to "pilot" the use of the AEPSI the cost is $20 per child. AFTER you have used it for the 30 day trial period, contact me and I will find a way to fund the cost!
4) Spend some time on the AEPS blog to learn more!
My next task:
1) Look for the AEPS CD rom with all of the FORMS and send them to each of you.
2) Discuss at the chairperson meeting the possibility of providing a 1 day overview training to (0-5)support staff in September, so that teams are aware of the tool and can "sharpen their skills" with EC assignments. We have some ARRA funds to bring in a facilitator - Melanie will be contacted to develop a plan.
3) All additional AEPS materials that are in your office can be shared with support staff.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
What do you need?
What resources would assist you in your work with children and families in the home? For example, do you need some new board books to share/loan with families? Or would a magnet to hang on the refrigerator to hold your important "data sheet be helpful"? Would you like a notebook of handy dandy parent articles on such topics as "diapering", "bedtime, naptime," or "running errands"? Please let me know your thoughts by way of the list serve or email. (Yes, I have found a little pot of money to spend.)
May 16 Department meeting
An agenda for our May meeting will be out by the end of the week or at the latest on Monday, May 9.
We'd really like this meeting to be a review - renew - refresh - retire! If you have items for the agenda that would fit into one of these categories, please let me know ASAP and we'll try to add it. For example, I've had a request to REVIEW page F examples as a follow-up to our earlier 3-5IEP work. What else? We're also hoping to FINALIZE the contents of central files, (review). And of course, we'll spend time celebrating the RETIRE part for Pat and Paula, while the rest of us are still just "tired".
"The most wasted of all days, is the day that we have not laughed." French proverb
We'd really like this meeting to be a review - renew - refresh - retire! If you have items for the agenda that would fit into one of these categories, please let me know ASAP and we'll try to add it. For example, I've had a request to REVIEW page F examples as a follow-up to our earlier 3-5IEP work. What else? We're also hoping to FINALIZE the contents of central files, (review). And of course, we'll spend time celebrating the RETIRE part for Pat and Paula, while the rest of us are still just "tired".
"The most wasted of all days, is the day that we have not laughed." French proverb
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May 3, 2011 has been declared as National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day as a day to raise awareness that positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development from birth. This year's national focus is on: Building Resilience in Young Children Dealing with Trauma. Find out more at www.samhsa.gov/children
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