ECTA Center's System Framework
The ECTA Center is developing a system framework for high quality, effective, and efficient Part C and Section 619 programs as one of its initial knowledge development activities over the first two years of its cooperative agreement with OSEP. The work will involve collaboration with national, regional, and state partners.
DEC Recommended Practices Commission Workspace
In 2012, DEC created a Recommended Practices Commission who was tasked with updating and revising the Recommended Practices. In addition, the Commission was asked to develop an process by which the Recommended Practices will continue to be updated. A new website the ECTA Center is facilitating at http://www.decrecpractices.org is a platform to share information related to the revisions of the practices, gather stakeholder input, and engage DEC members and key leaders in the field. (posted April 5, 2013)
Webinar: Early Childhood Personnel Center (ECPC)
Save the Date! June 20th, 3:00 - 4:00 EDT, the Early Childhood Personnel Center will host a webinar to introduce the new TA center's activities and resources, presented by:
- Mary Beth Bruder, Early Childhood Personnel Center, Director
- Ann Mickelson, Early Childhood Personnel Center, Coordinator
- Conference Number: 1-877-512-6886
- Conference ID: 3119466121
- Adobe: http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/ectacenter
(posted June 10, 2013)
Improving Data, Improving Outcomes
The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (
DaSy), along with the Early Childhood Outcomes ( ECO) Center and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center, will be hosting a national meeting Improving Data, Improving Outcomes in Washington, DC on September 15-17, 2013. (posted May 22, 2013)
Interactive Content
- Streamlining and Integrating Part C General Supervision Activities: Monitoring and Program Improvement (posted May 2, 2012)
- Implementing and Sustaining an Effective Service Delivery Approach: Stages and Steps (posted December 16, 2011)
Developing High-Quality, Functional IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals Training Package
NECTAC, ECO and WRRC have released a Developing High-Quality, Functional IFSP Outcomes and IEP Goals Training Package. A streaming overview presentation is available to introduce you to the features and uses of this product. (posted October 11, 2012)
Collaborations
Early Childhood Outcomes Center
Regional Resource Center Program
ASD Toddler Initiative
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI) for Young Children
Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)
IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA)
Consortium of State IDEA 619 Coordinators
Early Intervention Family Alliance (EIFA)
Expanding Opportunities Initiative
OSEP's Early Childhood Personnel Development Projects
State Early Childhood TA Systems
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), (CDC)
Learn the Signs. Act Early. (CDC)
About the new ECTA Center
Dear Colleagues,
As an early spring progress report, I want to share with you that ECTA Center is refining its work plans across our work teams and we are convening an all staff retreat to further our cross-team planning. As you know, ECTA Center is comprised of several recent OSEP-funded TA centers (NECTAC, CELL, TACSEI) and ECO which will be folded into the workscope of ECTA Center in year 2. We have been engaging various constituencies such as family organizations, Part C Coordinators, Section 619 Coordinators, and DEC Recommended Practice Commissioners to get their input into our plans. We will be sharing more about those plans here in the very near future.
Lynne Kahn
Co-Director
ECTA Center
Who We Are
What We Do
- Overview to the ECTA Center
- The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs to improve state early intervention and early childhood special education service systems, increase the implementation of effective practices, and enhance the outcomes of these programs for young children and their families.
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