Aboriginal Infant Development Program - PROFESSIONAL ......OCTOBER 29TH 2015 AIDP & ASCD FALL...

OCTOBER 29TH 2015 AIDP & ASCD FALL E-NEWS

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AIDP & ASCD Regional News

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FALL E-NEWS CONNECTING AIDP & ASCD PROGRAMS IN BC

ASQ3 & ASQ/SE2 TRAINING UPDATE

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS

INFO PAGE 5 & 6

UPCOMING TRAINING & PARTNERSHIPS PROJECT PAGE 9

Thank you to Nadine Pascal and the Pqusnalhcw & Ull'us Child Care Program for sharing this photo.


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A Poem About Autumn

Early darkness heralds shortening days

Scudding clouds temper Sun’s warming rays

Vivid colour spirals down, chased by the Wind

Sentinels and seedlings too quickly thinned

Frost fingers trace patterns – vanishing lace

Voluminous Moon reveals her full face

Tilt of the earth – sliding of time

Pairs Autumn with change, a reflective rhyme

Author: Sue Whittemore MCFD - Coast Fraser South East

Sto:lo First Nations - Program Spotlight

"The staff of the SHWXT'AM:ETSEL - ASCD, AIDP and FSW programs spent the afternoon making traditional medicines. This activity was led by Wendy Ritchie of

Skowkale First Nation who is our Family Support Worker in Chilliwack. We used Calendula, Stinging nettles, oil,

coconut oil, beeswax and shortening to make a salve that is used for skin irritations such as eczema. This is a great learning opportunity for the staff to learn more about the culture and traditions of the families we are privileged to work with. We give this ointment away to families who

need it. We also sell it as a fundraiser to make money for things our families may need but are unable to afford." Submitted by Tami Quinn - Supervisor for AIDP/ASCD

Sto:lo First Nations


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AIDP Regional News and Updates

VANCOUVER ISLAND:

The Comox Child Development Association will be hosting "Home Visitor" training from December 7th to 10th 2015. Space is limited to 15 spots with another 4 day training happening in April 2016. For info contact Dixie Hunt Scott at: [email protected]

Circle of Security training is scheduled for March 4th 2016 - Location to be determined.

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COAST FRASER NORTH: We would like to extend a warm welcome to Robyn Lean who has recently taken on the AIDP Regional Advisor position for the Coast Fraser North with Crab Tree Corner in Vancouver. Her email is: [email protected]

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COAST FRASER SOUTH: A number of regional trainings have been planned for AIDP & ASCD programs over the next few months. These include the following:

• October 30th - Circle of Security with Sonya Vellet

• Andrew Neufeld - Supporting Families with Substance Abuse Issues - TBA

• Marc Landry - My Brain Doesn't Work That Way: Understanding Brain Differences - TBA

• Denise Findlay - Effectively Engaging First Nations Communities - TBA

• Monique Grey-Smith - Fostering Resilency with Indigenous Children - TBA

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INTERIOR: IDP/AIDP/SCD/ASCD & FASD Key Workers partnered to participate in and host an FASD workshop with Myles Himmelreich, who is an adult living with FASD. This training took place in West Kelowna on October 8th 2015.

An announcement will be made shortly if there will be an IDP/AIDP/SCD/ASCD regional inservice in 2016.

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NORTH: A variety of topics were offered at the Northern ECD conference in October in Prince George. These included: Autism, Infant and Child Attachment, Father a Involvement, FASD, Sleep, Creating Cultural Curriculum, Engaging Families and Drumming 101.

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ASCD Regional News and Updates

VANCOUVER ISLAND:

Colleen Corder - ASCD Regional Advisor will be stepping away from the regional role until March 2016. In the meantime we welcome April Macri who is the new acting ASCD Regional Advisor. She has been working for the last 7 years with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre ASCD program and brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the position. Her email is: [email protected]

A regional inservice was held for IDP/AIDP/SCD/ASCD Consultants at the Nanaimo Child Development Centre on Oct 5th 2015. Lauren Rankin - Behavioural Consultant presented on managing anxiety and challenging behaviours.

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COAST FRASER NORTH: Two recent training opportunities happened within this region in the past couple of months. These were:

• "Healthy Attachment Relationships to Give Children the Best Start in Life" with Sonya Vellet, PH D., R Psych on August 31st 2015

• "It Takes a Village" with Denise Findlay, MEd, Kweykway on September 1st 2015

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COAST FRASER SOUTH: Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre has a job posting out for the .5 AIDP/ASCD Regional Advisors position to support AIDP & ASCD programs in the Coast Fraser South region. For more information please contact: Joanne Mills (FRAFCA Executive Director) at - [email protected] or visit the AIDP and ASCD Provincial websites.

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INTERIOR: Sue Sterling who is the AECD Consultant for the Interior is in the final stages of completing her MSW and practicum from Sept 1 2015 to February 2016. She will also be traveling to New Zealand to learn how the Maori have created child assessment and ECE evaluation tools that are based on their world view. Sue's availability will be limited for travel and in person consultation. You can access Connie Deane - AIDP Regional Advisor and Diana Elliott or Nadine L'Hirondelle at the AIDP & ASCD Provincial office during this time if needed. Good luck Sue Sterling!

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NORTH: A successful Northern ECD conference took place for IDP/AIDP/SCD/ASCD in Prince George from October 5th to 8th 2015. A number of topics are listed in the above AIDP update. Two very well received training sessions were "Moe the Mouse" and the "ASQ Train the Trainer."

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Professional Development Fund Update: Key Points

Funding Amounts: (Fiscal year = April 1- March 31)

The maximum amount of funding consultants can receive per fiscal year is $1,000 for either all academic training or 1 academic and 1 non- academic course:

Academic = Max. $1,000 for tuition only & for 1 course per institution term.

Funding for course books and materials may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please ensure you know the institutions withdrawal deadlines. If you withdraw after the deadline the bursary fund will not cover the course cost.

If unforeseen circumstances result in withdrawal mid term contact the Project Manager immediately to discuss your options.

Non-academic = Max. $500.

Requests require matched funds from the agency up to the maximum of

$500.00. If an agency is unable to match funds, applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants are reimbursed on proof of successful completion of Academic courses (grades), and proof of attendance or certificate for Non- academic courses.

Application Deadlines for UBC courses are quarterly:

January 31st March 31st June 30th

September 30th

Eligibility: Consultants working the equivalent of .5 FTE or more can apply for training.

New: SCD/ASCD Support Workers can apply under the following circumstances:

Support workers, employed a minimum of 6 months, & part of a child-care centre, preschool or program linked or contracted through an IDP/AID/SCD/ASCD program

will be funded on a case-by-case basis where SCD/ASCD programs have limited resources or capacity to train support workers particularly those in rural and remote

areas.

The maximum amount of funding is $500.00. However, applications with exceptional circumstances will be reviewed.


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Professional Development Fund Update: Key Points

Travel claims: To receive travel costs, applicants are requested to use the most cost

effective and least expensive form of travel, such are carpooling, sharing accommodation at hotels, or rental car or flights if costs to drive are more expensive (when possible). Only meals that are NOT provided at the training can be claimed. Mileage is NO LONGER applicable and applicants will be reimbursed for gas tanks. You must provide original gas tank receipts in order to receive reimbursement. Please see the

request form for details.

Gas Tank Reimbursement: In order to receive reimbursement for gas usage for professional

development training we will use the same system as a rental car. You are responsible to start with a full tank of gas and end with a full tank.

Original Gas receipts can be submitted for the following:

1. The specific dates needed to get to and from the training

2. Receipts for fill-ups after starting with a full tank until you get home

3. Gas use related to travel to and from the training only.

4. Receipts must be submitted as per the Request for Funds form-

within 2-3 weeks of the training event. Original receipts are required for all travel claims.

Please send receipts to: Professional Development Funds

C/O Liz Cox 10946 Madrona Drive

North Saanich, B.C. V8L 5P2


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ASQ/3 & ASQ/SE2

"Train the Trainer"Update

The AIDP & ASCD Provincial Office would like to thank

the Ministry for Children and Family Development for providing funding for the

recent ASQ/3 and ASQ/SE2 "Train the Trainer."

In October 2015 a total of 71 consultants were trained

from IDP/AIDP/SCD/ASCD/ECD in BC.

Richmond - 22 trained

Kamloops - 26 trained

The Northern ECD Conference in Prince

George provided training to 23 people with funds from

Make Children First & Success by 6.

The AIDP & ASCD Provincial office will manage a list of provincial trainers. If your community is in need of

ASQ training please email:

[email protected]

The parent-completed Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3™) and the newly revised (Sept 2015) ASQ/SE-2 is the most accurate, family-friendly way to screen

children for developmental delays between one month and 5½ years, without any gaps

between the questionnaire age intervals. The ASQ/Social Emotional has just been revised

and the new ASQ/SE2 kit and User Guide can be ordered through Brooks Publishing at:

www.brookspublishing.com

The Interior Region Early Screening Network (IRESN) have developed a wiki space to support community development of early screening practices in the Interior region. It hosts lots of information and links to support stakeholders to discuss and develop community driven early screening practices. The link

is:

https://interiorregionearlyscreeningnetwork.wikispaces.com/

For more information please contact:

Linnette Gratton

Interior Region ECD CYSN Community Development Advisor

[email protected]

The Cultural Adaptations ASQ Guidelines has been released after

several years of development. It can be a useful tool for Aboriginal

communities. The link is:

http://www.stepxstep.ca/asq-guidelines.html

Step By Step Child &Family Center

Kahnawake Mohawk Territory

Nancy Rother M.Ed.

Tel:450-632-7603

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In this course provides early childhood development professionals with an introductory view of perspectives related to working with Aboriginal

families in Canada, and particularly in British Columbia students will explore Indigenous perspectives (First Nations,

Métis and Inuit) of childhood and lifespan development; Indigenous

communities and colonial history; and the importance of culture and identity

for the well-being of Indigenous children.

Learn about the languages and tribal groups in British Columbia

· Learn about the importance of land and territory in relation to identity

· Gain more understanding of the history of residential schools and the negative history of child welfare for

Indigenous families

· Explore Indigenous world-views and perspectives on child and lifespan development and the roles of children

in relation to their family

· Study Indigenous approaches to home visiting², developmental and

needs assessment and family support

· Explore ways of understanding special needs and supporting children who are differently-abled along with

their families

· Recognize the importance of ceremony and celebration in the lives

of First Nations, Métis and Inuit families.

Learn More & Register at

pdce.educ.ubc.ca/ECED442

Non-UBC students will need to apply for admission in order to register for this course,

learn more here:

teach.educ.ubc.ca/admissions/visiting-and-

unclassified-students/

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The Partnerships Project will be finalizing the revisions to the FASD Module by December 2015.

If you are interested in hosting a Partnerships training in your community, please contact Elaine Zamardi - Partnerships Coordinator at: [email protected]

to make a training request.

For more info on the modules please visit: www.partnershipsproject.bc.ca

Upcoming Training and Conferences

BC Aboriginal Childcare Society Conference Registration open until October 30th at 5pm

November 5th - 7th 2015 in Richmond, BC

www.acc-society.bc.ca

Cities Fit for Children Provincial Summit November 12th-13th 2015 in Vernon,BC

www.vernon.ca/cf4c

Early Years Conference January 28th-31st 2016

Hyatt Regency Hotel - Vancouver

http://interprofessional.ubc.ca/EarlyYears2016/

2nd International Indigenous Early Childhood Development Gathering July 18th - 23rd 2016 in Victoria, BC

For more info email [email protected] or go to www.facebook.com/IIECD

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Message from the AIDP Provincial Advisor:

The AIDP Eva luat ion has been completed wi th numerous recommendations. We would love to get your feedback or comments and hope to do an evaluation at least by-annually for the future. It is important to learn and continually improve our programs and services to ensure we are providing quality programs for our children and families.

We have recently started the process of reviewing and revising the AIDP Policy and Procedure Manual (2004). This manual will be ready for circulation April 1st 2016. We hope you will participate in a short survey to help us inform our review and what is important to you as we move forward with this revision. You will be getting information soon.

Photos: I am always looking for new photos to use in our work. These photos would be valuable in sharing our program stories in our workshops, reports etc. I am particularly interested in family photos with moms and dads, playing indoors or outdoors, reading, bath time, etc. We will always protect identity, including names and even programs and communities. A consent form is necessary for us to use your photos. I am sure you have consent forms, but if you do not, please let us know and we can send you our provincial office photo consent form.

Our AIDP website is still under construction. Thank you for your patience and we are still taking requests to post your announcements, job postings etc. We are always looking to keep our AIDP contact information up to date on our website, so if you see anything that is outdated, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Sincerely,

Diana Elliott - AIDP Provincial Advisor Email: [email protected]


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Message from the ASCD Provincial Advisor:

It has been a busy couple of months and I have enjoyed visiting ASCD programs in Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Seabird Island and Chilliwack. Our long term dedicated ASCD staff continue to be deeply committed to their jobs and the communities they work in. I am continually inspired by the stories you share with me. I also want to personally welcome April Macri into the Vancouver Island ASCD Regional Advisor position until March 2016. She will be a great addition to our regional and provincial team!

My priorities until March 2016 will be focused on phase 1 of creating a Provincial ASCD policy manual, with the assistance of the ASCD Provincial Policy Development Working Group. Please let me know if you would like to participate in this working group via tele-conference now until March 2016.

I will be initiating the 2015 ASCD Provincial data collection in December 2015. As there was such great program participation last year, this ASCD data collection will be considerably less extensive. There will be a a focus on ASCD staffing, caseload and waitlist #'s, as well as questions to identify any current program and training needs that you may have.

Elaine and I, with the support of the Partnerships committee, have been moving forward with updates to some of the Partnerships Project training modules. We will also be creating a business plan soon to assist with the future sustainability of the Partnerships Project.

If there have been any staff or ASCD program changes, please send our office an email so we can update our program information, email list and websites. Thank you in advance and we hope each of you are well.

In Good Spirit,

Nadine L'Hirondelle-ASCD Prov. Advisor Email:[email protected]


ASCD Waitlists Waitlists questions often come up for Early Intervention programs such as AIDP & ASCD. What is interesting, is that many ASCD programs aim to not carry a waitlist as it is inconsistent with their own agency mandate, program philosophy, and/or cultural belief. Many programs express the need for increased funding, however are doing their best to ensure all children and families get some element of service.

What is a waitlist?

In ASCD programs there can be two different kinds of waitlist. The first, is a list that is generated within an ASCD program that consists of new intakes, but there is no ASCD Consultant available to work with the child and family. The second form of a waitlist, is a intervention funding waitlist. This is used when children who are already connected to the ASCD program, are recognized as needing a support worker in a child care setting, but there is no funding available.

What does a waitlist mean for a family and child?

Unfortunately, it is the families and children that experience the most challenge when there is a waitlist. Recognizing this struggle for families, many ASCD programs continue to offer some level of support by connecting the child/family to other group opportunities within their agency or program while they wait for Consultant services. Some programs, however, do not have other options available and therefore are put in the position to have the family go without support until a Consultant becomes available. Ultimately however, once a child/family is brought onto an ASCD

Consultant’s caseload the experience is very reassuring and positive for families as the Consultant is able to offer quality time and energy to support the family’s needs.

For children waiting for intervention funding, often there is no alternative but for the child to go without the support needed until funding becomes available. ASCD Consultants assist in these situations by offering support to child care providers and families through providing strategies of support, education and training.

What does a waitlist mean for the ASCD program?

When an ASCD program maintains a waitlist, in stakeholder's eyes it demonstrates that a need for the program exists and supports the argument for more funding to create more access for children and families. A waitlist also offers a statement that the program is successful in connecting with families. On a staffing level, a waitlist is an effort to support staff wellness. Having staff with extremely high caseloads, increases the likelihood of illness, burnout, and staff turnover.

Managing a waitlist:

There are various strategies to maintaining a waitlist and programs are encouraged to seek guidance from their Local Advisory Committee on how best to manage a waitlist in the community they are supporting. Often programs will use a method to prioritize referrals to ensure those with urgent needs can receive supports more timely. The Priority Rating Scale is a tool used in prioritizing children’s waiting for intervention funding. The ASCD Guidelines Manual, the ASCD Website, and the Provincial ASCD Advisor all have information on waitlist management. 

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