Guam EHDI Outpatient Hearing Screening Clinic

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention

Dr. Renee Koffend (left) conducts hearing screening test using an OAE device on an infant.

Dr. Renee Koffend (back right) conducts hearing screening test using an AABR device on an infant.
On August 26th Dr. Renee Koffend, Aud., CCC-A, Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (GEHDI) Audiology consultant, conducted hearing screening on infants using an AABR device (top), and an OAE device (bottom), during the Outpatient Hearing Clinic held at Guam EHDI, House 21, Dean’s Circle, UOG.

Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant Meets with GDOE VI Program

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
Guam CEDDERS facilitated a meeting with Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant for the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education’s Vision Instruction (VI) Program. Ms. McNear is currently on-island conducting an on-site technical assistance visit on August 20 - September 2. Pictured from left to right, clockwise: Paula Ulloa, VI School Program Consultant; Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant; Diane Artero, VI Teacher; and Darlene Taimanglo, VI teacher.
Guam CEDDERS facilitated a meeting with Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant for the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education’s Vision Instruction (VI) Program. Ms. McNear is currently on-island conducting an on-site technical assistance visit on August 29 – September 2. Pictured from left to right, clockwise: Paula Ulloa, VI School Program Consultant; Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant; Diane Artero, VI Teacher; and Darlene Taimanglo, VI teacher.

Program-Wide Implementation of the Pyramid Model

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training

Dr. Robert Corso, national trainer from the Pyramid Model Consortium, provides overview of the agenda for the “Pyramid Model Program-Wide Implementation” training held August 22-23, 2016 at the Westin Resort Guam.
Dr. Robert Corso, national trainer from the Pyramid Model Consortium, provides overview of the agenda for the “Pyramid Model Program-Wide Implementation” training held August 22-23, 2016 at the Westin Resort Guam.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, and Dr. Robert Corso take a moment to smile for the camera during the “Pyramid Model Program-Wide Implementation” training held August 22-23, 2016 at the Westin Resort Guam.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, and Dr. Robert Corso take a moment to smile for the camera during the “Pyramid Model Program-Wide Implementation” training held August 22-23, 2016 at the Westin Resort Guam.
Participants of the “Pyramid Model Program-Wide Implementation” training pose for a photo with Dr. Robert Corso. Participants came from the Department of Education Head Start Program, Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Program, Pilot Preschool Program, Student Support Services Division and School-Wide Positive Behavior and Intervention Support.
Participants of the “Pyramid Model Program-Wide Implementation” training pose for a photo with Dr. Robert Corso. Participants came from the Department of Education Head Start Program, Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Program, Pilot Preschool Program, Student Support Services Division and School-Wide Positive Behavior and Intervention Support.

Guam EHDI Initial Screening Quality Improvement Team Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
GUAM EHDI staff facilitated an Initial Screening Quality Improvement Team Meeting with representatives from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) at the GMHA Boardroom on August 25. Modifications were made to the initial screening processing protocol during the meeting. Participating in the meeting were (L-R): Pat Mantanona, GEIS Program Coordinator; Melinda Trealtas, RN, GEIS Nurse; Maravic Guiao, RN, GMHA OB Ward Nurse Supervisor; JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS Data Interoperability Manager; and Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate. Also attending the meeting was Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director.
GUAM EHDI staff facilitated an Initial Screening Quality Improvement Team Meeting with representatives from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) and Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) at the GMHA Boardroom on August 25. Modifications were made to the initial screening processing protocol during the meeting. Participating in the meeting were (L-R): Pat Mantanona, GEIS Program Coordinator; Melinda Treltas, RN, GEIS Nurse; Maravic Guiao, RN, GMHA OB Ward Nurse Supervisor; JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS Data Interoperability Manager; and Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate. Also attending the meeting was Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director.

2016 Neni Directory of Services for Young Children In Demand

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance

Guam CEDDERS provided 40 copies of the 2016 Neni Directory to Robert L. Dames, Offender Workforce Development Specialist at the Guam Department of Labor (DOL) on August 22. The Directories will be passed out to DOL staff who provide counseling supports and to parents of young children who are seeking the assistance from the various workforce development programs. Pictured from left to right are Robert L. Dames, Department of Labor; Ruth Leon Guerrero and Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS/Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) staff.
Guam CEDDERS provided 40 copies of the 2016 Neni Directory to Robert L. Dames, Offender Workforce Development Specialist at the Guam Department of Labor (DOL) on August 22. The Directories will be passed out to DOL staff who provide counseling supports and to parents of young children who are seeking the assistance from the various workforce development programs. Pictured from left to right are Robert L. Dames, Department of Labor; Ruth Leon Guerrero and Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS/Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) staff.
Guam CEDDERS presented 10 copies of the 2016 Neni Directory to Emmercita Reyes on August 22. Reyes is a counselor at M.U Lujan Elementary School. Pictured from left to right, Emmercita Reyes, M.U Lujan and Ruth Leon Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS/Guam EHDI staff.
Guam CEDDERS presented 10 copies of the 2016 Neni Directory to Emmercita Reyes on August 22. Reyes is a counselor at M.U Lujan Elementary School. Pictured from left to right, Emmercita Reyes, M.U Lujan and Ruth Leon Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS/Guam EHDI staff.

Guam EHDI and Project Tinituhon Staff Promote Awareness

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Tinituhon

Guam EHDI/Tinituhon staff members pose with Congresswoman Madeliene Bordallo, Guam's representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Bordallo delivered remarks applauding the community outreach efforts promoting various health-related services and supports available.
Guam EHDI/Tinituhon staff members pose with Congresswoman Madeliene Bordallo, Guam’s representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Bordallo delivered remarks applauding the community outreach efforts promoting various health-related services and supports available.
Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project and Project Tinituhon staff participated in the "Breastfeeding Awareness" Outreach event held on Saturday, August 20 at the Micronesia Mall. Fifty-eight participants of the event signed in to obtain information on hearing screening, early childhood developmental milestones and related community resources.
Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project and Project Tinituhon staff participated in the “Breastfeeding Awareness” Outreach event held on Saturday, August 20 at the Micronesia Mall. Fifty-eight participants of the event signed in to obtain information on hearing screening, early childhood developmental milestones and related community resources.
Senator Dennis Rodriquez, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Senator Dennis Rodriquez, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Senator Frank Aguon, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Senator Frank Aguon, member of the 33rd Guam Legislature, visited the Guam EHDI/Tinituhon table.
Father holding his baby in a carrier while signing in at the Guam EHDI table.
Fathers also were interested in obtaining information on early hearing and development.

Dr. Renee Koffend Speaks to GEIS about Hearing Loss Identification & Rehabilitation

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Renee L.G. Koffend, Aud., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/ GEHDI consultant (standing at right),spoke before a captive audience of service providers from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) on August 17, 2016 at the GSAT Center. Dr. Koffend's presentation focused on "Hearing Loss Identification & Rehabilitation.
Renee L.G. Koffend, Aud., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/ GEHDI consultant (standing at right),spoke before a captive audience of service providers from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) on August 17, 2016 at the GSAT Center. Dr. Koffend’s presentation focused on “Hearing Loss Identification & Rehabilitation.”

Loan Recipient Appreciates AT

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Dolores Camacho is a retired high school teacher who taught French and English for 36 years. She recently acquired funding for hearing aids with the help of the Guam Options for Alternative Loans – Assistive Technology (GOAL-AT), an alternative financing program under the Guam System for Assistive Technology. Mrs. Camacho shared that she wished she knew about Assistive Technology, when she was still teaching. She said, “it would have made communication with her students a lot easier.”
Dolores Camacho is a retired high school teacher who taught French and English for 36 years. She recently acquired funding for hearing aids with the help of the Guam Options for Alternative Loans – Assistive Technology (GOAL-AT), an alternative financing program under the Guam System for Assistive Technology. Mrs. Camacho shared that she wished she knew about Assistive Technology, when she was still teaching. She said, “it would have made communication with her students a lot easier.”