EARLY START ADVANCED PRACTICE INSTITUTE
Quality Services in Natural Environments
April 9-10, 2008
Crowne Plaza
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
For hotel reservations, contact 650.570.5700 or visit
www.crowneplaza.com/sfo-peninsula.
A special room rate of $120 is available until April 1, 2008.
Identify yourself as a participant of the Early Start Advanced Practice Institute, Booking Code WE3
Register now!
This year focuses on services in natural environments and
accountability. Participants will learn about a community-
based early intervention model embracing parent training, services in
natural environments, and self-directed strategies that enhance program
quality and capacity. DDS will provide an overview of quality program
indicators defining effective, evidence-based services sustainable over
time for children and their families. Each day, participants have an
option of four breakout sessions that provide more in-depth knowledge.
Day One, Wednesday, April 9
8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration/Networking
9:00-12:00 p.m. Morning session
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-2:45 p.m. Breakout sessions
3:00-4:30 p.m. Leadership Cafe
4:30-6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
Day Two, Thursday, April 10
8:30-9:00 a.m. Networking
9:00-12:00 p.m. Morning Session
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-3:15 p.m. Breakout sessions
3:30-4:00 p.m. Wrap-up
Scholarships Available
Note: Personnel who deliver early intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years) are eligible to apply for Early Start Personnel Development Fund Attendance Scholarships to attend the Early Start Institutes.
Download the printable Attendance Scholarship (PDF 1.8MB) application packet or call Laura Romero at 916/492-4018 or lromero@wested.org.
For more Early Start Personnel Development Fund information, contact Annette Ostertag at 916.492-4014 or aostert@wested.org.
For more information, please contact Kelly Young at 916.492.4054 or email: kyoung@wested.org.
Other forum topics and dates to be announced.
