ERIC Number: EJ1378076
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0896-3746
EISSN: EISSN-1550-5081
Professional Preparation, Growth, and Recognition in the Service Coordination Workforce
Nichols, Sarah L.; Connor, Susan M.; Kastanis, Maria P.; Corso, Robert M.
Infants and Young Children, v36 n1 p2-20 Jan-Mar 2023
A survey was distributed to Part C early intervention (EI) service coordination (SC) stakeholders in one state in order to gain a deeper understanding of service coordinator knowledge, skills, and motivators for professional growth and recognition. Survey participants (N = 107), including dedicated service coordinators, program managers, social emotional consultants, parent liaisons, local interagency council coordinators, and developmental pediatric consultants, identified knowledge and skills required for the role of service coordinators. Key motivators for professional growth within the SC role were also identified, including monetary, award/acknowledgment, and varied levels of responsibility. Data collected were analyzed, reviewed with Part C administrators, system point of entry leadership, and shared with EI stakeholders. Findings are being used to guide systems planning and decision-making to ensure service coordinators have opportunities for professional growth and are well prepared with the knowledge, skills, and supports necessary to partner with families and other professionals in EI. Information gained may also inform other state Part C programs and professional development entities as they (1) create and assess systems to support SC personnel; (2) build service coordinators' capacity to implement evidence-informed practices; (3) recognize service coordinators' critical role and expertise; and (4) foster the retention of well-trained, well-supported service coordinators.
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Administrator Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Professional Development, Professional Recognition, Pediatrics, Consultants, Administrator Responsibility, Salaries, Systems Approach, Decision Making, Capacity Building, Evidence Based Practice, Infants, Toddlers, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Program Administration, Administrator Qualifications, Leadership Training, Early Childhood Education, Labor Force Development, Statewide Planning, Social Emotional Learning, Child Development, Online Surveys, Likert Scales, Barriers, Rewards, Services, Family Programs, Cooperation, Educational Needs, Preschool Children
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Connecticut
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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