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Reforming Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention:
Issues, Models & Practical Strategies
Editors: Pamela J. Winton, Jeanette A. McCollum & Camille Catlett. (1997). 574 pages.

Revolutionizing traditional approaches to personnel preparation, this manual introduces strategies for delivering creative and effective cross-disciplinary training. Organized by content rather than by discipline, this book includes techniques and resources that appeal to both seasoned and novice early intervention trainers. Suitable for the state, college/university or community level, this book contains new ideas for individuals responsible for personnel development in the fields of education, health care, allied health/related services and social services.

Until recently, Reforming Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention was only available to purchase. Now the editors are making this useful resource available online. A PDF file of any chapter may now be downloaded by clicking on the desired chapter title below. The size of each file is noted after the authors.

Click HERE to download pdf of entire book. [6.4 MB file]

 

Table of Contents
Intro Contents, About the Editors, Contributors, Forward, Preface
[284k pdf file]
Section I Ecosystemic Perspectives: Looking at the Big Picture
Chapter 1

Ecological Perspectives on Personnel Preparation: Rationale, Framework and Guidelines for Change
Authors: Pamela J. Winton & Jeanette A. McCollum
[1.7 MB pdf file]
Chapter 2 State Perspectives on Meeting Personnel Challenges: Closing the Gap Between Vision and Reality
Authors: Tweety Yates & Ann Higgins Hains
[272k pdf file]
Chapter 3 Community-Based Approaches to Personnel Preparation
Authors: Patricia W. Wesley & Virginia Buysse
[264k pdf file]
Chapter 4 Creating New Visions in Institutions of Higher Education: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention
Authors: Jennifer L. Kilgo & Mary Beth Bruder
[231k pdf file]
Section II Critical Components of Personnel Preparation
Chapter 5 Designing Effective Personnel Preparation for Early Intervention: Theoretical Frameworks
Authors: Jeanette A. McCollum & Camille Catlett
[1 MB pdf file]
Chapter 6 Needs Assessment and Evaluation in Early Intervention Personnel Preparation: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Patricia Snyder & Barbara L. Wolfe
[294k pdf file]
Chapter 7 Follow-Up Strategies: Ensuring that Instruction Makes a Difference
Authors: Barbara L. Wolfe & Patricia Snyder
[174k pdf file]
Chapter 8 Supervision, Mentoring, and Coaching: Methods for Supporting Personnel Development
Author: Kathleen K. Gallacher
[239k pdf file]
Section III Strategies for Applying Recommended Practices to Selected Content Areas
Chapter 9 From Monologues to Skilled Dialogues: Teaching the Process of Crafting Culturally Competent Early Childhood Environments
Authors: Isaura Barrera & Lucinda Kramer
[366k pdf file]
Chapter 10 Guiding Practitioners Toward Valuing and Implementing Family-Centered Practice
Authors: Susan L. McBride & Mary Jane Brotherson
[308k pdf file]
Chapter 11 Service Coordination in Early Intervention: Competencies, Curriculum, Challenges, and Strategies
Authors: Peggy Rosin & Elizabeth Hecht
[282k pdf file]
Chapter 12 Preparing Practitioners for Getting the Most Out of Child Evaluations
Author: Elizabeth R. Crais
[303k pdf file]
Chapter 13 Preparing Practitioners for Planning Intervention for Natural Environments
Authors: Juliann Woods, Mary Frances Hanline, & Steven E. Daley
[305k pdf file]
Chapter 14 Building Effective Early Intervention Teamwork
Authors: Corinne Welt Garland & Adrienne Frank
[234k pdf file]
Chapter 15 Preparing Practitioners to Provide Early Intervention Services in Inclusive Settings
Authors: Susan Kontos & Karen Diamond
[200k pdf file]
Chapter 16 Early Intervention Public Policy Analysis: Issues and Strategies in Personnel Preparation
Authors: Barbara Hanft & Patricia Place
[218k pdf file]
Section IV Models for Personnel Preparation
Chapter 17 Parent-Professional Partnerships in Preservice and Inservice Education
Authors: Angela Capone, Karla M. Hull & Nancy DiVenere
[218k pdf file]
Chapter 18 Designing and Implementing Innovative, Interdisciplinary Practica
Authors: Sharon E. Rosenkoetter & Vicki D. Stayton
[251k pdf file]
Chapter 19 Distance Education in Early Intervention Personnel Preparation
Authors: Mary-alayne Hughes & Sue Forest
[212k pdf file]
Chapter 20 A Team-Based Model to Improve Early Intervention Programs: Linking Preservice and Inservice Training
Authors: David Sexton, Patricia Snyder, Marcia S. Lobman, Pamela Marsalis Kimbrough & Kathy Matthews
[894k pdf file]
Chapter 21 Putting It All Together: The Nuts and Bolts of Personnel Preparation
Authors: Camille Catlett & Pamela J. Winton
[639k pdf file]
Epilogue [72k pdf file]
Index [150k pdf file]

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