Welcome to Principles and Practices- Requirements for Early Intervention
The Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia is committed to providing a comprehensive, coordinated training system for early intervention practitioners. This ensures consistent provision of early intervention services throughout Virginia by highly qualified personnel. With the exception of physicians, audiologists and registered dietitians, all practitioners who provide service coordination or other early intervention services must obtain early intervention certification before they can provide direct services.
Early Intervention Certification
The Early Intervention Certification is comprised of the following four modules:
- Child Development
- Family Centered Practices
- Service Pathway
- Practitioner Requirements
These modules are aligned with the Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Core Competencies as a part of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development. The Core Competencies reflect the research-based knowledge and abilities that all early intervention practitioners should demonstrate. Each module has a competency test that must be passed with a score of 80% proficiency. Upon successful completion of each module, the practitioners will be sent a certificate via e-mail. Successful completion of all four modules is required in order for individuals to enroll as practitioners in Virginia’s early intervention system.
A fifth module, Supervision in Early intervention, is required for those individuals who supervise other practitioners. This module also has a competency test that must be passed with a score of 80% proficiency.
Photo Acknowledgment
We would like to extend our gratitude to the many families across Virginia who shared their lives through photos to help enhance these modules. A special “thank you” to Andrea Adlemann, Family Resource Coordinator from the Infant & Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church, Child Development Resources and the ARC of Virginia Family Involvement Project for bringing extra warmth and color to our website!
Getting Started
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