May 6-10, 2024 - Virtual via Zoom
May 6-10, 2024 - Virtual via Zoom
Let’s celebrate the critical role Family Resources Coordinators (FRC) play to ensure all families of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays have appropriate access to services and support! In Washington, FRCs provide a core IFSP service called Service Coordination, which is the only mandated service for every family within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C, for children under the age of 3 years old. This workshop will present the pathways to becoming an FRC, outline the roles and responsibilities of service coordination according to the IDEA Part C, introduce the Knowledge and Skills for Service Coordination (KSSC), and present ways FRCs can embed coaching practices into their work with families. Participants who may benefit the most from this workshop are FRCs, program administrators who supervise FRCs, and families who partner with FRCs on their IFSP teams. This interactive workshop will focus on the amazing work of FRCs, so let’s celebrate the FRC!
Lori Holbrook has been an early childhood professional for over 30 years. Her experience includes teaching in a Head Start classroom, supporting families with child welfare involvement, and providing mental health therapy for children and families. She was an ESIT Family Resources Coordinator for nearly 8 years before joining the WA state ESIT State Leadership Team in June 2018, where she develops and facilitates trainings, supports the provider training system, and provides guidance for ESIT providers statewide. Lori holds a BA in Early Childhood Education and a MA in Counseling Psychology.
Ciara Saalfeld's professional experience includes several years of working in the early childhood field in various roles. She holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. While earning her degree, she pursued various training and professional development opportunities that focused on supporting children and families. Ciara has worked with the ESIT State Leadership Team since February 2021. She currently supports the DCYF ESIT State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), which focuses on improving child outcomes related to social-emotional development and skills.
DeEtte L. Snyder, PhD is a state administrator for the Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Program as the Workforce Development Manager since July 2022. She received her doctorate in Special Education in 2018 and has served as adjunct faculty for various universities preparing special educators. She is an early childhood educator at heart holding many roles from teacher to service coordinator to program administrator of early childhood programs. Her passion is creating and supporting a knowledgeable workforce to support our youngest learners who have a variety of developmental needs and their families.
