Initial Summary of Part C Personnel &
CSPD Data for the Mountain Plains
Regional Resource Center
MPRRC Part C Coordinators Meeting
February 20, 2014
Stephanie Parks, Ph.D. & David Lindeman, Ph.D.
ECPC Mission:
Our Mission is to facilitate the implementation
of integrated early early childhood
comprehensive system of personnel
development (CSPD) for all disciplines serving
infants and young children with disabilities
Funded To:
• Serve as a national resource on personnel
standards, competencies, and recommended
practices
• Assist states to align standards with national
professional organization standards
• Assist states and IHEs to align preservice and
inservice
• Assist states in the development of CSPD
National Resource to:
• State Education Agencies (SEA)
• Lead Part C Agencies
• Other Early Care and Education
Agencies
• Institutes of Higher Education (IHE)
• Other Entities
ECPC Partners:
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ECTA Center
DaSy Center
ECO Center
Iris Center
AUCD
CEC
HECSE
ITCA
DEC
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Part B/619 Consortia
NAECS-SDE
NAEYC
NASDSE
NASDTEC
CCSSO
NHSA
NRCP
ECPC Regions
Western Region – University of Oregon
Mid-Western Region - University of Kansas
South and Mid-Atlantic Region – Florida State University
Northeast Region – University of Connecticut
ECPC Midwestern States and MPRRC States
• States In Common
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Colorado
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
• States Not in Common
ECPC
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
MPRRC
– Arizona
– Bureau of Indian Education
ECPC Guiding Principles
1.
All interventions delivered with fidelity across
providers and settings
2. High Quality
Coordinated
Pre-Service &
In-service
3. Common set of evidence based,
measurable, and authentic personnel
standards across disciplines
4. Personnel preparation and professional
development agencies are
knowledgeable and skilled in EvidenceBased Practices as implementation of
strategies of adult learning
5. Comprehensiv
e System of
Personnel
Development
is:
• Necessary
• Quality
Indicator
Needs
Assessment
Personnel
Standards
Inservice
Preservice
Evaluation
Technical
Assistance
Why an EC CSPD is Important
High Quality CSPD
(State System)
EC Leadership,
Skills &
Competencies
Technical
Assistance
&
Improved EI &
ECSE Services
Knowledge
Development
Dissemination
Leadership
and
Coordination
ECPC Activities
Improved
Child & Family
Outcomes
Current Resources
Website: ecpcta.org
• About Us – Values, Framework, Evaluation, Staff, Collaborators
& Stakeholders
• CSPD Implementation – CSPD Components, State & Regional
Activities, Communities of Practice
• Personnel Standards – State and National Organization
Standards
• Resources – IHE/PD Faculty & Staff, Families, Graduate
Students, EC Interventionists
• Our Work – Papers & Presentations, Powerpoints, Webinars
State Specific Requirements
Resources
Website: ecpcta.org
http://www.ecpcta.org/personnel_standards/
ECPC Knowledge Generation
Task I: Status of Licensure / Certification Requirements
• Web-Search to understand requirements for Part C & B 619
• 14 Disciplines across 50 states and territories
Task 2: States’ Perspective of our CSPD Framework
• Part B 619 and Part C Coordinators and/or PD Providers
Interviews
• Common perceptions, practices, and innovative initiatives
• Barriers and facilitators to CSPD Implementation
Task I: Web Search Licensure Requirements
Disciplines
ECSE
ECE
OT
PT
SLP
Audiologist
RN
Registered Dietitian
Social Worker
Family Therapist
Clinical Psychologist
School Psychologist
Vision Specialist
Deaf / HI Specialist
O & M (Orientation & Mobility Specialist)
BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Infant Mental Health
Specialist
From All 50 States & Territories
Typical Websites:
State Department of Education
Part C Infant Toddler Programs
Department of Health
Professional Discipline Licensure Boards
National Professional Organizations
Information Gathered per Discipline
Name of license / certification
Min Degree Level Requirement
Age Range
College / University Programs
Additional Part C Requirements
http://www.ecpcta.org/personnel_standards/
Related Service Providers (OT, PT, SLP)
Age
Range
National
Exam
Age
Range
National
Exam
AZ
Birth to
Death
X
NM
Birth to
Death
X
CO
Birth to
Death
X
ND
Birth to
Death
X
KS
Birth to
Death
X
SD
Birth to
Death
X
MT
Birth to
Death
X
UT
Birth to
Death
X
NE
Birth to
Death
X
WY
Birth to
Death
X
State
State
OT Requirements
Min
Degree
University
Programs
Min
Degree
University
Programs
AZ
CO
KS
MT
NE
Masters
Bachelors
Masters
Masters
Masters
2
1
1
0
2
NM
ND
SD
UT
WY
Graduate*
Graduate*
Bachelors
Masters
Graduate*
2
1
1
1
0
* Must be a graduate from an accredited OT program
PT Requirements
Min
Degree
University
Programs
AZ
CO
KS
MT
NE
Graduate*
Graduate*
Masters
Masters
Masters
4
2
2
1
2
ND
SD
UT
WY
Graduate*
Masters
Masters
1
1
0
NM
Min
Degree
University
Programs
Graduate* Graduate*
1
2
* Must be a graduate from an accredited PT program
SLP Requirements
Min
Degree
University
Programs
Min
Degree
University
Programs
AZ
CO
KS
MT
NE
Masters
Masters
Masters
Masters
Masters
3
2
4
1
3
NM
ND
SD
UT
WY
Masters
Masters
Masters
Masters
Masters
3
2
1
3
1
Summary: OT, PT, SLP
• National Professional
Organization Exam
• State Board Licenses
• Birth to Death
• 0 – 4 University
Programs per state
Any surprises so far?
ECSE / ECE
State
Age
Range
University
Programs
AZ
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
B – age 5
B – age 8
2
4
CO
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
B – age 8
B – age 8
3
7
• Early Childhood Unified (Blended)
B – 3rd grade
B–K
9
• Special Education Endorsement*
Added on (minor in SPED)
P – 12th grade
7
• Early Childhood Inclusive (Blended)
• Preschool Disabilities
• ECSE Endorsement*
B–K
B – 3rd grade
B-K
7
KS
MT
NE
Name of Certificate
or License
* = other degree combinations may count (ex. ECE + Gen SPED)
ECSE / ECE
State
Name of Certificate
or License
NM
• Early Childhood
• Special Education
ND
• Early Childhood Endorsement
• Early Childhood Special Education
SD
• B-Preschool Special Ed. Endorsement*
(18 Hours of coursework added on)
• B-Preschool Ed. Endorsement* OR EC
Regular Education (added on to Elem)
UT
• Preschool Special Education
• Elementary Education + Early
Childhood area of concentration
WY
• Early Childhood / Special Education
• Early Childhood
Age
Range
University
Programs
B – 3rd grade
PK – 12th grade
8
5
B – 3rd grade
B – 3rd grade
3
2
B – age 8
1
B – Preschool
2
B – age 5
K – 3rd grade
2
3
B – age 5
B – age 8
3
5
* = degree combinations (ex. ECE + Gen SPED) or add-on endorsements may count
Summary: ECSE / ECE
Limited Consistency . . .
• Education License
EC
ECSE
Elem
SPED
Endorsement (added on)
• Degree: Minor in SPED to Bachelor’s
• Age Range: B - 5 to P - 12th grade
• 1 to 9 University Programs per state
Special Instruction Services
State
Name / Service
AZ
Developmental Special
Instructionist (DSI)
CO
Developmental
Intervention Services
KS
MT
NE
Special Instruction
Provider
Min Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License in
EC, ECSE, or Degree in Family Studies
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License in:
ECSE or EC
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License in:
Early Childhood Unified
(Blended License)
Family Support Specialist Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development,
(Certificate)
Elementary or Special Education, or a
EC Practitioner Registry related field
Special Instruction
Service Provider
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License: Early Childhood
Education - Inclusive (Blended License)
Special Instruction Services
State
Name / Service
Min Degree
NM
Developmental
Specialist
(Certification)
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License in: Elem, EC, or
Special Education + others
ND
Specialized
Instruction
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License in Special Education
SD
Special Instruction
Bachelor’s Degree
Education License:
B – Preschool Special Education Endorsement
UT
Special Instruction
(Levels)
Associate’s
or Bachelor’s Degree Preschool SPED
Accepts: Special Ed License (K-12)
WY
Special Instruction
Bachelor’s Degree in
Early Childhood Special Education
Additional Part C Requirements
ECE/ECSE
OT
PT
SLP
AZ
YES
AzEIP Certificate
YES
AzEIP Certificate
YES
AzEIP Certificate
YES
AzEIP Certificate
CO
NO
NO
NO
NO
KS
NO
NO
NO
NO
MT
YES
Family Support
Specialist
Certificate
(EC Practitioner
Registry)
NO
NO
NO
NE
NO
NO
NO
NO
Additional Part C Requirements
EC/ECSE
OT
PT
SLP
NM
YES
Developmental
Specialist
Certification
NO
NO
NO
ND
NO
NO
NO
NO
SD
NO
NO
NO
NO
UT
YES
Baby Watch EI
Credential
YES
Baby Watch EI
Credential
YES
Baby Watch EI
Credential
YES
Baby Watch EI
Credential
WY
NO
NO
NO
NO
Summary: Special Instruction Services
•
Education License
EC
ECSE
Elementary
SPED (K- 12th)
Related Field
•
Range of Degrees Accepted
Minor in SPED
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
•
Extra Credential
Wide Range of Qualifications
Special Instruction State Expectations
# of States
(n = 10)
Several degrees accepted from education and other 5
related fields
Degrees including ECE or Family Studies only
(without special education training)
2
Specific ECSE or Blended Degrees only
3
Extra credential or certificate required for Special
Instructor
4
Service
Discipline
Qualifications
Supervised by
Special
Instruction
ECSE
ECU License
Program Director
Occupational
Therapy
OT
State OT License
Program Director
Occupational
Therapy
COTA
State COTA License
Occupational
Therapist
Augmentative
Communication
SLP
State SLP License
Program Director
Augmentative
Communication
OT
State OT License
Program Director
ECPC Knowledge Generation
Task I: Status of Licensure / Certification Requirements
• Web-Search to understand requirements for Part C & B 619
• 14 Disciplines across 50 states and territories
Task 2: States’ Perspective of our CSPD Framework
• Part B 619 and Part C Coordinators and/or PD Providers
Interviews
• Common perceptions, practices, and innovative initiatives
• Barriers and facilitators to CSPD Implementation
Interview Topics
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verify State Requirements (Web-search)
Description of Part C Services
Personnel Development System
CSPD Components:
Ongoing Needs Assessment
Appropriate Licensure / Certification
Data Systems for Personnel
TA Availability
5. Priority CSPD Components
6. Other National Centers
7. Anything or Anyone Else?
Evaluation of CSPD System
Pre-Service Programs
Systematic, Effective In-service
Dissemination
TA Availability
Dissemination of EBP
9
States
Data System for Personnel
IHE Programs to provide
8
States
Evaluation of System
Appropriate Licensure or
Certification
7
States
Ongoing, Systematic and
Effective PD In-service
Opportunities
Ongoing Needs Assessment
“Yes”
In Place
Pre-service Training
What CSPD Components
are in place in your state?
MPRRC: Part C CSPD Components
7
States
4
States
7
States
9
States
9
States
Part C Coordinators most frequently said, “Yes . . . but it could be better if . . .” or “Kind of”
Priority
Or
Need
5
States
4
States
2
States
2
States
7
States
2
States
2
States
Favorite response: “Everything! We need help with everything!”
3
States
Common Themes
Recruitment and Retention
Funding
Collaboration
E-learning
Systematic &
Ongoing PD
Sustainability & Implementation
Current Resources
Website: ecpcta.org
• About Us – Values, Framework, Evaluation, Staff, Collaborators
& Stakeholders
• CSPD Implementation – CSPD Components, State & Regional
Activities, Communities of Practice
• Personnel Standards – State and National Organization
Standards
• Resources – IHE/PD Faculty & Staff, Families, Graduate
Students, EC Interventionists
• Our Work – Papers & Presentations, Powerpoints, Webinars
What Do We Do?
General Technical Assistance – Learning opportunities for a
variety of stakeholders on topics related to personnel
development
Targeted Technical Assistance - Supporting state agencies and
IHEs with alignment of preservice and inservice and aligning
personnel standards to national professional organization
standards, state early childhood standards, and state
competencies and certification/licensure standards
Intensive Technical Assistance – Supporting states in the
development and implementation of an integrated
comprehensive system of personnel development.
ECPC Mid-Western Region
Contact Information
Eva Horn, PhD
David Lindeman, PhD
Co-Associate Director
Professor of Education
University of Kansas
evahorn@ku.edu
785-864-0615
Co-Associate Director
Senior Scientist
University of Kansas
lindeman@ku.edu
620-421-6550 x1713
Stephanie Parks, PhD
Na Young Kong, PhD
Regional Project Coordinator
University of Kansas
s.parks@ku.edu
785-864-6843
Research Associate
University of Kansas
chellina@ku.edu
785-864-6843
The Early Childhood Personnel Center is a project of the University of Connecticut funded through cooperative
agreement (# H325B120004) from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, with
subcontracts with Florida State University, University of Kansas, and University of Oregon.