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One of the most important elements of providing Early Intervention (EI) services to young children and their families is doing so while maintaining professional and ethical integrity. In the interactive this week, you had the opportunity to delve deeper into the Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/Early Childhood Special Educators 2020Links to an external site. (EI/ECSE Standards).

For this assignment, you will start to create your final assignment. Using one of the digital tools you explored in your Week 1 Early Intervention Tool Exploration Journal, you will consider how EI/ECSE Standards will inform your personal practice.

 

To prepare:

Read Chapter 10: Emerging Issues and Contemporary Challenges in Early Childhood Special Education
Read Initial Practice-Based Professional Preparation Standards for Early Interventionists/Early Childhood Special Educators 2020Links to an external site. (EI/ECSE Standards).
Choose your presentation tool from the Digital Toolbox Download Digital Toolboxresource.
Assignment Instructions
In your assignment, using the digital tool of your choice,

Create a project that fully answers the following question:
How do professional standards and ethics influence the early intervention services you provide?
Below are some key questions to consider addressing as you create your assignment:

How will the EI/ECSE Standards inform your practice?
How will the EI/ECSE Standards allow you to embrace the cultural diversity of the families you serve?
How do the EI/ECSE Standards support the importance of collaboration with families whose child is receiving early intervention services?

Sample Solution

Early Intervention: A Journey Guided by Standards and Ethics

Digital Tool: Prezi (Consider other options like Powtoon or Canva if preferred)

Content:

Introduction (Visual: Warm, inviting image of a child and family playing)

  • Briefly introduce yourself and your role in Early Intervention (EI).
  • Highlight the importance of professional and ethical practice in EI services.

EI/ECSE Standards: The Guiding Light (Visual: Diagram of a lighthouse)

  • Explain the role of the EI/ECSE Standards in shaping best practices for EI professionals.
  • Briefly showcase some core standards (e.g., Standard 1: Assessment, Standard 2: Intervention, Standard 3: Collaboration and Partnerships).

Embracing Cultural Diversity (Visual: Montage of images representing diverse families)

  • Discuss Standard 6: Culturally Responsive Practice.
  • Explain how the standards promote understanding and respecting families’ cultural backgrounds, values, and communication styles.
  • Provide examples of how you would adapt your practice to cater to diverse families (e.g., using interpreters, incorporating traditional practices into interventions).

Collaboration: Building Bridges with Families (Visual: Image of a bridge connecting two points)

  • Emphasize the importance of family collaboration as per Standard 3.
  • Explain how collaboration empowers families and ensures their voices are heard.
  • Showcase strategies for effective collaboration (e.g., family-centered assessments, involving families in goal setting and intervention planning).

Conclusion (Visual: Uplifting image of a child reaching for the sky)

  • Summarize how EI/ECSE Standards ensure ethical and high-quality services.
  • Briefly mention the positive outcomes of standards-based practice for children and families.
  • Reiterate your commitment to upholding these standards in your EI practice.

Additional Considerations

  • Keep the presentation visually appealing and engaging for the audience.
  • Use clear and concise language, avoiding jargon.
  • Include real-life examples or case studies (anonymized) to illustrate your points.
  • Conclude with a call to action, encouraging collaboration and ethical practice in EI.

Remember:

This is a sample structure. Feel free to adapt it to your chosen digital tool and personalize it with your unique experiences and insights.

 

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