Introduction to Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education
Date:
January 5, 2026 All day
Location:
Community National Bank
Price:
Instructor(s):
Brenda Bolio, M.Ed.
Event Type:
Hybrid
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
Aspiring or current early childhood special educators seeking to develop or enhance their knowledge of the history of special education, federal and state laws and regulations, and impacts of various types of disabilities on children’s development and their implications for intervention. Must hold an earned bachelor’s degree.
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
This course is designed to provide students interested in obtaining the early childhood special educator endorsement with an introduction to the fields of early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE). It will focus on the following topics: historical perspectives and theoretical approaches of EI/ECSE; laws and regulations that govern EI and ECSE; professional roles, responsibilities, and ethics; and specific disabilities and their impact on young children’s development. In addition, this course will introduce and provide an overview of the special education evaluation process, eligibility determination, collaboration, and the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) (known as the One Plan in Vermont).
Students will engage in online and virtual discussions, create documents, and reflect and write about their experiences. Students will explore a variety of evidenced-based practices and learn about several developmental disabilities and differences.
Start/End Dates: January 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026
Synchronous Class Meetings | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
1/10/2026 (in person)
2/14/2026 (online)
4/4/2026 (online)
5/2/2026 (in person)
