Marianas Alliance of Speech-Language-Hearing Professionals Meet with EPICS Scholars

On February 20, Marianas Alliance of Speech/Hearing Professional (MASHP) met with Educating Pacific Island Clinicians in Speech Language Pathology (EPICS) Scholars to provide the opportunity to network and discuss the arrangements to earn clock observation hours.

Webinar with Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training

On February 22, Guam CEDDERS facilitated a webinar presented by Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant (shown on screen) on the “Assistive Technology for Young Children with Visual Impairments”. Attendees included staff from Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) (Part C) and the Vision Instruction Program (Part B), along with staff from the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Center.

CNMI Early Intervention Team Visits Guam

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Community Services: Training

Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, provided technical assistance to the CNMI Early Intervention Team related to their State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) on February 8 & 9, 2017. Pictured (L-R): Doris Itibus, Janelle Cepeda, Jonisa Sanchez, Clare Summers, Robin Palacios, Elaine Eclavea, and Peter Mendiola.

Infant of Prague Child Care Center Complete ASQ-3 Training

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training

On January 21, Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate, facilitated training for 18 caregivers at Infant of Prague Nursery and Kindergarten School on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3), a developmental screening tool used to celebrate milestones and identify delays. Also attending the training session was Joe Mantague, Program Coordinator for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program at the Department of Public Health and Social Services.

Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate, is pictured with Virginia Quioc a staff from Dominican Catholic School. Ms. Blaz provided follow up technical assistance on January 27th on implementing the use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3), a developmental screening tool, as a standard procedure at the school.

ASQ-3 Training for Child Care Centers

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Tinituhon

ASQ-3 training participants. — On December 3, Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate, facilitated training for Childcare Centers on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3), a developmental screening tool used to celebrate milestones and identify delays.

Key CLC Milestones Documented

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training

Members of CLASP (Culture and Language Access Services Partners) hold up documents reflecting key accomplishments reached by the coalition (CLASP was formed in 2013 to promote awareness about Language Access Services). Among the documents shown are: a) a copy of the Executive Order signed by the governor requiring all government entities including boards and commissions to develop Language Access Plans to address the language needs of its organizations as required by federal mandates and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards in Health and Health Care; b) a copy of “Beyond Mandates: Language Access Services in Guam,” a publication by UOG CEDDERS outlining the significance of LAS as a strategy to address disparities in services. The publication also documents local efforts to address language equity across the system of services on Guam; and, c) the PEACE Council packet with a cover letter from the Council that will be disseminated to all organizations informing them of the Executive Order and the resources available to help comply with the Executive Order. Front Left to Right: Tisha Flores, DYA; Dorothy Manglona, GCC; Kirsten Rosario, GCC; Back Left to Right: Alex Silverio, DPHSS-GOMH; Ignacio Guerrero, GBHWC; Leilani Duenas, GCC-AHEC; Mariles Benavente, UOG CEDDERS-Project Karinu; Maria Perez, GMHA; Peter Alexis Ada, DYA. The next quarterly CLASP meeting will be held in February 2017. Please call any of the members shown above for more information about CLASP and/or about the Executive Order No. 2015-015. — Members of CLASP (Culture and Language Access Services Partners) hold up documents reflecting key accomplishments reached by the coalition (CLASP was formed in 2013 to promote awareness about Language Access Services). Among the documents shown are: a) a copy of the Executive Order signed by the governor requiring all government entities including boards and commissions to develop Language Access Plans to address the language needs of its organizations as required by federal mandates and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards in Health and Health Care; b) a copy of “Beyond Mandates: Language Access Services in Guam,” a publication by UOG CEDDERS outlining the significance of LAS as a strategy to address disparities in services. The publication also documents local efforts to address language equity across the system of services on Guam; and, c) the PEACE Council packet with a cover letter from the Council that will be disseminated to all organizations informing them of the Executive Order and the resources available to help comply with the Executive Order. Front Left to Right: Tisha Flores, DYA; Dorothy Manglona, GCC; Kirsten Rosario, GCC; Back Left to Right: Alex Silverio, DPHSS-GOMH; Ignacio Guerrero, GBHWC; Leilani Duenas, GCC-AHEC; Mariles Benavente, UOG CEDDERS-Project Karinu; Maria Perez, GMHA; Peter Alexis Ada, DYA.
The next quarterly CLASP meeting will be held in February 2017. Please call any of the members shown above for more information about CLASP and/or about the Executive Order No. 2015-015.

Project Bisita Domestic Violence Webinar

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training

Project Bisita held a Domestic Violence webinar on November 4 at Guam CEDDERS. Project Bisita and Kariñu staff members were in attendance. Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, facilitated the webinar.

Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) IEP Training 101

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training

PEP Flyer

IEP Training 101

Thursday, November 17, 2016
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
PEP Conference Room
5th Floor, GCIC Bldg. in Hagatna

A child’s IEP is a document that maps out his/her yearly success.

Is your child’s IEP addressing your child’s unique needs ?
IEP Training 101 is the first step in learning how to be your child’s IEP advocate.
Parents, educators, and professionals are all invited to attend this training to learn more about the IEP process.

Contact PEP today to register in advance. Space is limited.

This training will be provided by:
Parents Empowering Parents Pacific Parent Training & Information Center

PEP is a non-profit disability organization that provides training, advocacy & support services to parents & family members of children with disabilities, youth with disabilities, and the educators & professionals who serve them.