Responding to national, state and local priorities, the Center collaborates with health, education and human service agencies and family support organizations to enhance their capacity to provide comprehensive, well-coordinated specialized services and supports. Projects include:
3Rs of Early Childhood: Relationships, Resilience, & Readiness
The 3Rs of Early Childhood: Relationships, Resilience, & Readiness is a 9-1/2 minute DVD describing the importance of a strong social and emotional foundation for school readiness. Using early brain development as its research base, pioneers in the field have shaped the way we look at early relationships and their impact on children in a variety of developmental areas. The DVD was produced by WestEd CPEI, in partnership with the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
The 3Rs of Early Childhood: Relationships, Resilience, & Readiness is a 9-1/2 minute DVD describing the importance of a strong social and emotional foundation for school readiness. Using early brain development as its research base, pioneers in the field have shaped the way we look at early relationships and their impact on children in a variety of developmental areas. The DVD was produced by WestEd CPEI, in partnership with the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
Achievement for All
Customized training and coaching for districts and schools designed to close the achievement gap and accelerate the learning of students with disabilities and those at risk.
Customized training and coaching for districts and schools designed to close the achievement gap and accelerate the learning of students with disabilities and those at risk.
Barriers to Inclusive Child Care Research Study
This project is to conduct a comprehensive, interagency study on the barriers to child care for children birth to five years of age with disabilities and other special needs.
This project is to conduct a comprehensive, interagency study on the barriers to child care for children birth to five years of age with disabilities and other special needs.
California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network
A project of the Department of Developmental Services, the California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network (CEITAN) provides training, technical assistance, and support to agencies and programs regarding early intervention services and California Early Start for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
A project of the Department of Developmental Services, the California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network (CEITAN) provides training, technical assistance, and support to agencies and programs regarding early intervention services and California Early Start for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
California Early Start Library
The California Early Start Library, funded by the California Department of Developmental Services, is a specialized collection of early intervention resource materials and information. This free information service helps families, specialists, educators, caregivers, advocates, and other service providers who are working to improve the lives of infants and toddlers with disabilities or those at risk for developmental delays.
The California Early Start Library, funded by the California Department of Developmental Services, is a specialized collection of early intervention resource materials and information. This free information service helps families, specialists, educators, caregivers, advocates, and other service providers who are working to improve the lives of infants and toddlers with disabilities or those at risk for developmental delays.
California Inclusion Behavior Consultation Network
The California Inclusion and Behavior Consultation (CIBC) Network is funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE, CDD), and administered by the WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention. The CIBC Network will provide consultation, on-site training, and technical assistance to programs and providers serving children with disabilities and special needs, including issues related to mental health and challenging behaviors.
The California Inclusion and Behavior Consultation (CIBC) Network is funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE, CDD), and administered by the WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention. The CIBC Network will provide consultation, on-site training, and technical assistance to programs and providers serving children with disabilities and special needs, including issues related to mental health and challenging behaviors.
California Infant, Preschool, and Family Mental Health Initiative
Infusing recommendations from the Infant Mental Health Workgroup related to the promotion of infant social and emotional mental health, this project is a collaborative effort involving eight county departments of mental health and their interagency community partners in the development of early mental health services and relationship-based early intervention for children from birth to 5 and their families. Funding for this project was from First 5 California Children and Families Commission.
Infusing recommendations from the Infant Mental Health Workgroup related to the promotion of infant social and emotional mental health, this project is a collaborative effort involving eight county departments of mental health and their interagency community partners in the development of early mental health services and relationship-based early intervention for children from birth to 5 and their families. Funding for this project was from First 5 California Children and Families Commission.
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
In response to the Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA), which requires referrals for early intervention services for children younger than 3 years who have been abused and neglected, WestEd CPEI helped develop a summit and follow-up partnership working sessions for the California Department of Developmental Services, Lead Agency for early intervention in California (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and the California Department of Social Services, the agency responsible for Child Welfare Services. Topics include screening, working within dual state agency systems and requirements, and successful efforts from the field that ensure young children receiving CWS are appropriately referred, screened, and assessed to receive eligible Early Start services.
In response to the Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA), which requires referrals for early intervention services for children younger than 3 years who have been abused and neglected, WestEd CPEI helped develop a summit and follow-up partnership working sessions for the California Department of Developmental Services, Lead Agency for early intervention in California (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and the California Department of Social Services, the agency responsible for Child Welfare Services. Topics include screening, working within dual state agency systems and requirements, and successful efforts from the field that ensure young children receiving CWS are appropriately referred, screened, and assessed to receive eligible Early Start services.
Community College Personnel Preparation Project
The Community College Personnel Preparation Project is funded by the Department of Developmental Services and provides technical and fiscal support to community college child development programs to infuse early intervention competencies into the curriculum for child development program administrators, child development specialists, and early intervention assistants.
The Community College Personnel Preparation Project is funded by the Department of Developmental Services and provides technical and fiscal support to community college child development programs to infuse early intervention competencies into the curriculum for child development program administrators, child development specialists, and early intervention assistants.
Direct Support Professionals
The Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Program, funded by the California Department of Developmental Services, revised the DSP training materials and provided a training of trainers for DSP trainers across the state. In addition, curriculum revision and biannual trainings were developed and provided for the DSP trainers. WestEd also developed the Quality Management System, which consists of annual Classroom Observation processes for all trainers; Student Satisfaction Surveys; and analysis and revision of quizzes and test following training and feedback on materials.
The Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Program, funded by the California Department of Developmental Services, revised the DSP training materials and provided a training of trainers for DSP trainers across the state. In addition, curriculum revision and biannual trainings were developed and provided for the DSP trainers. WestEd also developed the Quality Management System, which consists of annual Classroom Observation processes for all trainers; Student Satisfaction Surveys; and analysis and revision of quizzes and test following training and feedback on materials.
Early Intervention Distance Learning Project
A collaborative project with the Department of Developmental Services and five California State University campuses to provide coursework through distance learning methods to fulfill the requirements of an Early Interventionist.
A collaborative project with the Department of Developmental Services and five California State University campuses to provide coursework through distance learning methods to fulfill the requirements of an Early Interventionist.
Early Start Institutes
Trainings offered to early intervention service providers, specialists, service coordinators, administrators, and other service providers. Funding is provided by the Department of Developmental Services through the California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network.
Trainings offered to early intervention service providers, specialists, service coordinators, administrators, and other service providers. Funding is provided by the Department of Developmental Services through the California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network.
Early Start Personnel Development Fund
California’s Early Start Personnel Development Fund provides scholarships and training grants to support the professional development of personnel who provide early intervention services. WestEd CPEI is the administrator of this fund, which is sponsored by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as part of the Early Start Comprehensive System of Personnel Development under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Part C).
California’s Early Start Personnel Development Fund provides scholarships and training grants to support the professional development of personnel who provide early intervention services. WestEd CPEI is the administrator of this fund, which is sponsored by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as part of the Early Start Comprehensive System of Personnel Development under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Part C).
Early Start Personnel Model
A critical component of an effective early intervention system is the assignment of qualified and appropriately trained personnel. The provision of early intervention services in California involves multiple agencies and a variety of professional disciplines. WestEd CPEI is currently working in partnership with the University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities to update the current recommendations to include early mental health competencies.
A critical component of an effective early intervention system is the assignment of qualified and appropriately trained personnel. The provision of early intervention services in California involves multiple agencies and a variety of professional disciplines. WestEd CPEI is currently working in partnership with the University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities to update the current recommendations to include early mental health competencies.
Early Start Resources
Early Start Resources, funded by the Department of Developmental Services, assists in developing Early Start outreach materials and disseminates information and resources to anyone interested in early intervention and prevention. The project disseminates more than 250,000 resources annually.
Early Start Resources, funded by the Department of Developmental Services, assists in developing Early Start outreach materials and disseminates information and resources to anyone interested in early intervention and prevention. The project disseminates more than 250,000 resources annually.
Family Resources and Supports Institute
An annual training event sponsored by the Department of Developmental Services, in collaboration with Early Start Family Resources Centers, provides support to persons working in Early Start Family Resource Centers in order to enhance their skills in working with parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities.
An annual training event sponsored by the Department of Developmental Services, in collaboration with Early Start Family Resources Centers, provides support to persons working in Early Start Family Resource Centers in order to enhance their skills in working with parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities.
Least Restrictive Environment Resources Project
The Least Restrictive Environment Resources (LRE) Project is a project of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, with WestEd. The focus of the project is to develop resources for use by districts and sites seeking to implement inclusive educational practices.
The Least Restrictive Environment Resources (LRE) Project is a project of the California Department of Education, Special Education Division, with WestEd. The focus of the project is to develop resources for use by districts and sites seeking to implement inclusive educational practices.
Project Access
Project Access, funded by the California Department of Education, After School Partnerships Office, provided training and technical assistance to regional programs to assist with implementation of strategies and processes to support the inclusion of students with disabilities in their programs.
Project Access, funded by the California Department of Education, After School Partnerships Office, provided training and technical assistance to regional programs to assist with implementation of strategies and processes to support the inclusion of students with disabilities in their programs.
Project Relationship
This fee-for-service project provides training for staff developers in the process model incorporated in Project Relationship.
This fee-for-service project provides training for staff developers in the process model incorporated in Project Relationship.
Special Needs Project
Funded by the First 5 California Children and Families Commission (CCFC), the Special Needs Project Funded by the First 5 California Children and Families Commission (CCFC), the Special Needs Project works with 10 demonstration sites established by CCFC to promote systems change and coordinated interactions to serve families of young children with special needs, including those whose disabilities have not yet been diagnosed.
Funded by the First 5 California Children and Families Commission (CCFC), the Special Needs Project Funded by the First 5 California Children and Families Commission (CCFC), the Special Needs Project works with 10 demonstration sites established by CCFC to promote systems change and coordinated interactions to serve families of young children with special needs, including those whose disabilities have not yet been diagnosed.
Support to the California Comprehensive Center
The U.S. Department of Education selected WestEd as the lead agency to operate the California Comprehensive Center (CA CC). The Comprehensive Centers are charged with building state capacity to implement fully the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, improve student achievement, and close achievement gaps. The CA CC provides assistance to the California Department of Education and other state agencies, as well as to statewide groups and organizations that help districts and schools implement NCLB.
WestEd CPEI provides expertise in assisting with building the capacity of the state and districts to support students with special needs, including students in special education.
The U.S. Department of Education selected WestEd as the lead agency to operate the California Comprehensive Center (CA CC). The Comprehensive Centers are charged with building state capacity to implement fully the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, improve student achievement, and close achievement gaps. The CA CC provides assistance to the California Department of Education and other state agencies, as well as to statewide groups and organizations that help districts and schools implement NCLB.
WestEd CPEI provides expertise in assisting with building the capacity of the state and districts to support students with special needs, including students in special education.
Training and Technical Assistance Collaborative
The Training and Technical Assistance Collaborative (TTAC) is an interagency partnership of more than 25 agencies and organizations in California dedicated to delivering quality personnel development activities for personnel who serve children birth-5 with disabilities and other special needs and their families. WestEd CPEI coordinates and facilitates quarterly forums, convened by the California Department of Developmental Services, for providers to meet and share ideas; focus on key issues and needs regarding technical assistance; increase awareness about training and technical assistance resources; promote coordination in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of training and technical assistance; and to identify collaborative training and technical assistance projects.
The Training and Technical Assistance Collaborative (TTAC) is an interagency partnership of more than 25 agencies and organizations in California dedicated to delivering quality personnel development activities for personnel who serve children birth-5 with disabilities and other special needs and their families. WestEd CPEI coordinates and facilitates quarterly forums, convened by the California Department of Developmental Services, for providers to meet and share ideas; focus on key issues and needs regarding technical assistance; increase awareness about training and technical assistance resources; promote coordination in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of training and technical assistance; and to identify collaborative training and technical assistance projects.