Virtual Event

Early Intervention Support for a Unique Population: Serving Those Who Serve

May 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Virtual Event

Free

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About This Webinar

This presentation will inform practitioners about challenges unique to children in the military population. Additionally, it will inform and bring awareness as to how these challenges can affect the acquisition of developmental milestones. It will examine how early interventionists utilize the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) recommended practices to achieve improved outcomes for children and their families who are impacted by these challenges. Lastly, it will educate on how the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) early intervention coaching framework is utilized to empower families to help their children develop.

Learning Objectives:

Describe challenges unique to children in military families and how these experiences may influence the acquisition of developmental milestones
Explain how early interventionists use the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices to support positive outcomes for children and families impacted by military-related transitions and stressors
Summarize how the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) coaching framework supports family empowerment and promotes child development within everyday routines

Presenters

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Antoinette McAllister-Blyden, M.S., CCC-SLP

Ms. Antoinette McAllister-Blyden is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 18 years of experience and currently serves as a Training Specialist and Early Intervention Provider at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. With extensive experience in Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), she supports developmentally delayed and medically fragile children and trains providers to implement evidence-based practices. As the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work with military-connected families.

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Ashley Simpson, M.A., M.Ed.

Ms. Ashley Simpson has over 20 years of experience in Special Education and serves as a Program Manager and Early Intervention provider with Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) at Vicenza Army Health Clinic in Italy. She holds master’s degrees in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution and English as a Second Language and has extensive experience supporting at-risk, developmentally delayed, and medically fragile children across early childhood and school-age settings. Ms. Simpson is passionate about supporting military families and collaborating with programs such as New Parent Support and Child and Youth Services.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Board Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2026.
Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.
Early Interventionists and Early Childhood Educators: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) at the University of Illinois. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/30/2027.
Illinois Early Care & Education Providers: This webinar is pending approval as a Gateways to Opportunity Registry-approved Training for early care and education professionals in Illinois through 6/30/2027.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.
Michigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.
Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.
OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

Event Materials

Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.

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Details

Date: May 28
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Cost: Free
Event Category: Military Service and Family Life
Event Tags:webinar

How To Join

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More Info

Format: Upcoming Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available: CDMS
EITP
Gateways
MiRegistry
NCFR
NCHEC
SCECH
UTSW
Webinar Zoom URL: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/83222886537
Webinar ID: 8322 2886 537
Dial in numbers: US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833
International numbers: International numbers available: https://auburn.zoom.us/u/kqtp5RZgD
Custom Email Text: This webinar is recorded and will be available for on-demand viewing on the event page within two business days of the live event.

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