Practice-Based Coaching Using the Pyramid Model

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Community Services: Training
Dr. Robert Corso, executive director of the Pyramid Model Consortium, trained fourteen individuals on Practice-Based Coaching using the Pyramid Model September 26 and 27, 2016 at the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration. Participants included representatives from Department of Education-Guam Early Intervention System, Early Childhood Special Education Preschool, Head Start, and Student Support Services Division; Project Kariñu, and Guam CEDDERS. Dr. Robert Corso focused on the importance of using Practice-Based Coaching to ensure high fidelity implementation of the Pyramid Model Practices.
Dr. Robert Corso, executive director of the Pyramid Model Consortium, trained fourteen individuals on Practice-Based Coaching using the Pyramid Model September 26 and 27, 2016 at the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration. Participants included representatives from Department of Education-Guam Early Intervention System, Early Childhood Special Education Preschool, Head Start, and Student Support Services Division; Project Kariñu, and Guam CEDDERS. Dr. Robert Corso focused on the importance of using Practice-Based Coaching to ensure high fidelity implementation of the Pyramid Model Practices.

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 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.”