Infant & Toddler

Connection of Virginia

November 2024

PART C UPDATES

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SAVE THE DATE: December 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Tackling Transition and Related TRAC-IT Documentation



Join Kyla Patterson for a webinar covering Virginia’s transition requirements and practices in the context of TRAC-IT data entry. This webinar will be especially relevant for local system managers and service coordinators. It will be recorded for those unable to attend and for reference. Additional information will be provided at a later date.

POSM is primarily conducted by the state’s Part C monitoring team following protocols developed to guide each local review. The protocols also allow for localities to prepare for POSM by placing a spotlight on monitoring priorities. Throughout R1 implementation, the monitoring team anticipates revisions may be required as more is learned from each local POSM.

Introducing Our Mascot

Baby Eva is one of our youngest Ambassadors and is our smallest! She was born without any eyes and with a very teeny, tiny body! We love using her to help children learn about disabilities and see how confident she is even with one that some would consider devastating! She is the most energetic, curious, daring, and cuddliest possum we have by far! She never ceases to amaze us just how well she thrives in a world she cannot see. I have been with Eva since she came as a rehab patient and have watched her grow up to be a spoiled yet wonderful little baby girl!"

To see more of Sammi's art and/or learn about "Awesome Possumz," click the links below!

My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BlueLocketeer

Awesome Possumz: https://www.awesomepossumz.com/

More Possum-bilities

Jeanine Vassar, Local System Manager

ITC of Goochland-Powhatan

Meet Jeanine's Pumpkin Possom-bility Family!

Terri Nelligan, Technical Assistance Consultant

Terri visits the Possum Store!

Send us your Possom-bilities and Share your Creativity in the Part C Update!

anne.brager@dbhda.virginia.gov

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A GEM YOU MIGHT HAVE FORGOTTEN?

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED?

WHAT'S COMING

UP NEXT?

Effective teaming is essential for effective EI service delivery; sharpen your teaming skills with this two-part Talks on Tuesdays series titled Teaming with Purpose.

The inaugural ElevatED EI workshop, titled ElevatED EI: Navigating Substance Use in Homes, is now available to listen to via recording. This workshop allows providers to earn 2.75 hours of professional development credit as well as the most-up-to-date and evidence-based information about supporting families when there is substance use in the home.

November’s Talks on Tuesdays will be on the 12th due to Election Day. Register now to learn more about Gestalt Language Processing: Restart Language Processing: What’s the Buzz?

POLL ANSWER AND EXPLANATION

The correct answer is “C”.



Determining whether a child is potentially eligible for Part B is a key component of developing the transition plan. This discussion should take place at the first meeting to develop the transition plan.



Practice Manual: Chapter 8, page 26

Children in early intervention are considered “potentially eligible” for Part B unless there is a clear expectation that they will no longer require services by the time they reach age 3. The determination of whether a particular child in early intervention is potentially eligible for Part B is made by that toddler’s IFSP team as part of the transition process. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Employment Opportunities page on the ITCVA website receives nearly 5,000 visits each year!

Practitioners: Early intervention needs you! Influence the future of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families by putting your skills and expertise to work today! Please visit the Employment Opportunities page on the ITCVA website for links to current job openings.

LSMs and local contracted agencies: Let us help connect you to qualified applicants! Are you a Local System Manager (LSM) or the director of an agency that contracts with one or more local early intervention systems in Virginia? Are you looking to find qualified applicants to fill vacant positions? Please visit our Employment Opportunities page for instructions on how to submit a job posting.



ITCVA DIRECT ACCESS

EARLY INTERVENTION CERTIFICATION



For questions about intial certification of practitioners, contact Anne Brager- 804-664-2462.

For questions about re-certification of practitioners, contact David Mills • 804-317-7776

For questions related to completing the online application, contact VATRACITsupport@ssg-llc.com or from 8AM-5PM ET by calling 804-508-7229.

Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

https://www.itcva.online/itcva-staff-1

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Main Office: (804) 786-3710 • Main Fax: (804) 371-7959

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