Guam Early Learning Council Quarterly Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Learning Council

On June 30, Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, and Elaine Eclavea, educational consultant and Guam Early Learning Council (GELC) co-chairperson, discussed the Early Childhood Professional Development Subcommittee at the GELC Quarterly Meeting held at the Dusit Thani Resort.
Christine Calvo, First Lady of Guam and GELC co-chair, calls the GELC quarterly meeting to order at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort on June 30. (Seated L-R) Vince Leon Guerrero, Office of the Governor; James Gillan, Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Director; First Lady Christine Calvo; and Elaine Eclavea, educational consultant and GELC co-chairperson.

Guam CEDDERS Participated in Kariñu’s Strategic Planning Retreat

by Guam CEDDERS Project Kariñu

On June 2, Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, facilitated the Guam LAUNCH Community Evaluation Advisory Team (CEAT) meeting during the Kariñu Strategic Planning Event held at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
(L-R) Gerry Lunod, PEACE Office; Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS; and Helene Paulino & Terry Aguon, Karinu, pose for a picture during the Kariñu Strategic Planning Retreat held on June 2 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
On June 2, Kariñu staff along with Guam CEDDERS Evaluation Team participated in team building activities lead by Gerry Lunod from the PEACE Office during the Kariñu Strategic Planning Retreat. (Sitting L-R): Bertha Kachita, Lolita Leon Guerrero, Antoinette Latson, Kariñu; and Bernadette Shisler, Guam CEDDERS; (Standing L-R) Tammy Bamba, Pauline Camacho, Lavina Camacho, Isabella Fagota, Kariñu; Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS; Gerry Lunod, PEACE Office; Helene Paulino, Terry Aguon, Marie Baleto-Sherwin, Jamie Freitas, JoBeth Aquino, Kariñu.
On June 30, Helene Paulino (standing beside flowchart), Kariñu, discussed the flowchart of services during the Kariñu Strategic Planning Retreat held at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.

Document & Website Accessibility Training

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
On May 31, Sherolyn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS Disability Media Specialist, and Leah Abelon, GSAT Coordinator, conducted a training on Document and Website Accessibility. 15 individuals attended the training, which include representatives from the Judiciary of Guam, Guam Law Library, University of Guam, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities, and the Guam Community College.

Guam Early Learning Guidelines Training

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
On May 27, Vera Blaz, CEDDERS Training Associate, facilitated a workshop on how to use the Guam Early Learning Guidelines to help nurture children’s growth and development. 64 child care directors and providers attended the training that was held at Guam Community College and conducted in collaboration with Joe Montague, Program Coordinator at the Department of Public Health and Social Services Child Care Development Fund.

Evaluation Work Group ​Meeting ​with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Nurses

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
On May 26, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant, facilitated an Evaluation Work Group ​meeting ​with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) nurses to review the EHDI data for 2016 and provide input in the areas of: Data Quality, Timeliness, Representativeness, Acceptability, Effectiveness, and Usefulness. Pictured (Left -Right): Ma. Victoria Guiao, OB Ward, Nursing Supervisor; Valerie Meno, Labor & Delivery, Nursing Supervisor; Avelina “Bing” Opena, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing Supervisor; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; Not pictured: Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS staff.

Early Childhood Comprehensive System Evaluation and Planning Forum

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Launch

Participants of the Early Childhood Comprehensive System Evaluation & Planning Forum posed for a photo at the end of the day. The forum was held on May 19, 2017 at the Dusit Thani Resort Guam.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, facilitates group discussion with the Early Learning Workgroup. Pictured (L-R) Cindy Respicio, Head Start; Leonel Arcangel, DPHSS; Gerry Huffer & Jenny Huffer, Adventures in Learning; and Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS.
Participants enjoyed the energizer activity “Peel the Banana” which was led by Jenika Ballesta & Vera Blaz during the Early Childhood Comprehensive System Evaluation & Planning Forum.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, gives a thumbs up during her data presentation at the Early Childhood Comprehensive System Evaluation & Planning Forum on May 19, 2017.

Filming Begins for GSAT Promotional Video

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance

Guam CEDDERS, through the assistance of Interactive Digital Marketing (IDM), began filming scenes for an upcoming GSAT video to promote the center’s model home, assistive technology, and Akudi services.

Rowell Guanlao, Interactive Digital Marketing (IDM); Leah Abelon, Guam CEDDERS, Sara Evangelista, Interactive Digital Marketing; and Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS.
Rowell Guanlao, IDM; Sara Evangelista, IDM; and Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS.

Guam EHDI Workgroup Meeting with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

by Guam CEDDERS Research and Evaluation

On May 15, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (top right), facilitated an Evaluation Work Group meeting under the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Nursing Supervisors. The purpose of the workgroup is to gather input for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention – Information System (EHDI-IS) Evaluation Plan from its stakeholders. During the meeting, an overview of the system was provided and agreements were established regarding evaluation activities, events, and timelines. Pictured (Top Left-Right): Valerie Meno, Labor & Delivery, Nursing Supervisor; Ma. Victoria Guiao, OB Ward, Nursing Supervisor; Ruth Sabangan, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; Avelina “Bing” Opena. Not pictured: Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS staff.

Guam EHDI Evaluation Workgroup Meeting with the Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS)

by Guam CEDDERS Department of Public Health & Social Services Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Research and Evaluation
On May 16, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (left), facilitated an Evaluation Work Group ​meeting ​with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS)​ ​as part of​ the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project . The purpose of the workgroup is to gather input for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention – Information System (EHDI-IS) Evaluation Plan from its stakeholders. During the meeting, an overview of the system was provided and agreements were established regarding evaluation activities, events, and timelines. Pictured (Left-Right): Elaine Eclavea, Margarita Gay, Administrator of Community Health & Nursing Services; Margaret Bell, Program Coordinator IV of MCH Program.​ ​Not pictured: Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS staff.

Project Bisita I Familia Planning Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Department of Public Health & Social Services Project Bisita I Familia
On May 11, Project Bisita I Familia staff held a planning meeting to review the agenda for the federal on-site visit with the Region IX Project Officer and representatives from The Bizzell Group. Pictured (L-R): Maria Dixon, Administrative Assistant; Elizabeth Calvo, Social Marketing Coordinator; Relida Sumaylo, Project Supervisor; Sherill Tinio, Home Visitor; Audrey Topasna, Program Coordinator; Margarita Gay, Project Director; JJ Mendiola, Data Coordinator. Not Pictured Jenika Ballesta, CQI Coordinator.