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.”

Newstalk K57 Interview with the Guam EHDI Program

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Guam CEDDERS personnel were interviewed on K57's Travis Coffman "GMH Healthcare Heroes Series" radio show on August 16 during the late afternoon drive home time segment. The focus of the interview was on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project. Pictured from left to right are June Perez, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Program Coordinator and Co-Host of GMHA HEALTHCARE HEROES SERIES; Joseph John Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI, Interoperability Data Specialist; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Project Coordinator; Travis Coffman, K57 Talk Show Radio Host; and Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Audiology Consultant.
Guam CEDDERS personnel were interviewed on K57’s Travis Coffman “GMH Healthcare Heroes Series” radio show on August 16 during the late afternoon drive home time segment. The focus of the interview was on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project. Pictured from left to right are June Perez, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Program Coordinator and Co-Host of GMHA HEALTHCARE HEROES SERIES; Joseph John Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI, Interoperability Data Manager; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Project Coordinator; Travis Coffman, K57 Talk Show Radio Host; and Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., CCC-A, Guam CEDDERS/EHDI Audiology Consultant.

Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Tinituhon

Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, summarizes previous strategic planning meetings during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team (SMT) Meeting on July 28 at The Guam Hilton Resort and Spa.
Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, summarizes previous strategic planning meetings during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team (SMT) Meeting on July 28 at The Guam Hilton Resort and Spa.
June Perez, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority representative on the Guam Early Learning Council, provides input during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
June Perez, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority representative on the Guam Early Learning Council, provides input during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
Pauline Camacho and Lizzy Calvo, Karinu; Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco Part B Preschool; and Jolene Dagame, Parent, talk about successes and challenges in early childhood over the last 10 years during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
Pauline Camacho and Lizzy Calvo, Karinu; Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco Part B Preschool; and Jolene Dagame, Parent, talk about successes and challenges in early childhood over the last 10 years during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
SMT members pose for a photo during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.
SMT members pose for a photo during the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting on July 28.

Guam CEDDERS Attends OSEP Project Directors Conference

by Guam CEDDERS OSEP Pacific VIP
Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Principal Investigator, Pacific VIP, Director, Guam CEDDERS, and June De Leon, Project Director, Pacific VIP, Associate Director, Guam CEDDERS, facilitated a presentation with the Pacific VIP partners from the University of Massachusetts-Boston during the 2016 OSEP Project Directors Conference recently held in Washington, D.C. on August 1-3. Shown left to right preparing for the presentation are Robert McCully, Liaison, Pacific VIP, NERCVE Director, UMass Boston; June De Leon, Project Director, Pacific VIP, Associate Director, Guam CEDDERS; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Principal Investigator, Pacific VIP, Director, Guam CEDDERS; and Dr. Laura Bozeman, Program Director, Vision Studies School of Global Inclusion and Social Development, UMass Boston. Also participating in the presentation was Glinda Hill, Project Officer, Research to Practice Division Office of Special Education Programs, USDOE.
Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Principal Investigator, Pacific VIP, Director, Guam CEDDERS, and June De Leon, Project Director, Pacific VIP, Associate Director, Guam CEDDERS, facilitated a presentation with the Pacific VIP partners from the University of Massachusetts-Boston during the 2016 OSEP Project Directors Conference recently held in Washington, D.C. on August 1-3. Shown left to right preparing for the presentation are Robert McCully, Liaison, Pacific VIP, NERCVE Director, UMass Boston; June De Leon, Project Director, Pacific VIP, Associate Director, Guam CEDDERS; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Principal Investigator, Pacific VIP, Director, Guam CEDDERS; and Dr. Laura Bozeman, Program Director, Vision Studies School of Global Inclusion and Social Development, UMass Boston. Also participating in the presentation was Glinda Hill, Project Officer, Research to Practice Division Office of Special Education Programs, USDOE.