Technical Assistance
Answers. Resources. Support.
What is Technical Assistance?
Technical assistance is a way of providing expert guidance, training, and resources to help individuals and organizations solve problems, build skills, and achieve specific goals.
Who We Support and How
Our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Professional Development Specialists are here to answer your questions, offer consultation, and recommend personalized resources. Whether you’re a parent or guardian learning about your rights or an educator seeking classroom strategies, or an administrator looking for program guidance, we offer expert personalized support.
Areas of Support
Some key areas of consultation and assistance:
- Early childhood development & special education
- Best practices in supporting children with IEPs in inclusive environments
- Instructional strategies
- Educational Environments
- Assessment tools & practices
- Early Childhood Outcomes
- Family engagement
- Useful tools and resources for families and professionals
- Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood services
For Professionals
Our ECSE PD Specialists deliver tailored workshops —virtually or in person—and hands-on support to meet the unique needs of early childhood programs and staff in serving children with special education needs in inclusive settings.
Services include:
- Classroom observations
- Team consultations
- Collaborative problem-solving sessions
Tailored Workshops might include topics such as:
- Best practices in supporting young children with IEPs
- Designing Inclusive Classrooms
- Social-Emotional Development & the Pyramid Model
- Assessment
- Inclusive classroom environments
For Families
ECSE Family PD Specialists are available to present family engagement workshops and webinars to families of young children attending early childhood programs. Workshops can be presented with an interpreter, as needed.
Topics include:
- Strategies for Positive Behavior (based on the Pyramid Model)
- Understanding Your Rights under IDEA
- Participating in Your Child’s IEP
- Play and Learning in the Preschool Years
- Building Independence Skills in Young Children
- Nurturing Friendship Skills
- Preschoolers and Technology
- Transition from Early Intervention to ECSE
- Self Care for Parents and Guardians
Complete the Request Form to schedule a consultation.