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.

Better Hearing and Speech Month Outreach

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and this year’s theme is Communication: The Key to Connection. On May 13, two of Guam CEDDERS projects, the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) and Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), participated in the Better Hearing and Speech Outreach event hosted by the Marianas Alliance of Speech and Hearing Professionals (MASHP) at Guam Premier Outlets. (Pictured standing left, clockwise) Mel Torre, GDOE Speech Pathologist; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; David Zieber, MASHP Member; and Royanne Salas, SpEd Teacher.

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.

First Guam EHDI Evaluation Work Group Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Research and Evaluation
On May 12, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (left), facilitated the first Evaluation Work Group meeting under 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 (L-R): Elaine Eclavea; Guam CEDDERS Staff – Christina Jung, Marie Wusstig, Terrie Fejarang, JJ Mendiola, Jenika Ballesta; Eileen Pascua, Sagua Managu; Leah Malanum, Sagua Managu. Not pictured: Joyce Tejeresas, Parent; Eufemia Local, Parent; and Michael Fejeran, Parent.

Disability Summit Planning Committee Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS CEDDERS CORE

Members of the Disability Summit Planning Committee gather after meeting to discuss details for the upcoming Disability Summit scheduled for May 30, 2017. (Seated L-R) Eufemia P. Local; and Joyce Tejeresas, Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Committee Vice Chair. (Second row, L-R) Marie Libria, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC); Mary Kidd, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; and Carol Cabiles, Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center. (Back row, L-R) Leone Rohr, Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Chairperson, Parents Empowering Parents (PEP); and Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director.
(Clockwise, L-R) Eufemia P. Local; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director; Marie Libria, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC); Joyce Tejeresas, Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Committee Vice Chair; Leone Rohr, Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Chairperson, Parents Empowering Parents (PEP); and Carol Cabiles, Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center, focus on one of the proposed sessions of the agenda for the upcoming Disability Summit on May 30.