ERIC Number: EJ1432845
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Aug
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4845
Factors That Contributed to Early Intervention Providers' Use of Caregiver Coaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Crystal S. Williams; Michaelene M. Ostrosky
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v44 n2 p126-136 2024
Caregiver coaching in early intervention (EI) can lead to positive outcomes for young children with delays and disabilities and their families. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some EI providers reported coaching caregivers more frequently. However, EI providers' use of caregiver coaching is inconsistent, and there is a need for more effective personnel preparation in this area. In this qualitative study we explored EI providers' beliefs about what factors contributed to their increased use of caregiver coaching during the pandemic. Participants reported two areas that contributed to their use of caregiver coaching: service delivery (e.g., telepractice, role changes, and caregiver expectations for services) and learning opportunities (e.g., personal growth and reflection, educational resources, and collaboration). Implications include the need for policies that allow and promote access to telepractice services and the importance of using a variety of adult learning strategies when delivering in-service and pre-service preparation related to caregiver coaching.
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Child Caregivers, Caregiver Training, Professional Development, Telecommunications, Caregiver Attitudes, Coaching (Performance), COVID-19, Pandemics, Capacity Building, Delivery Systems
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (ED/OSERS)
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
Grant or Contract Numbers: H325H190004