This webinar will present an overview of the assessment and IFSP development process with a focus on consideration of the impact of teleintervention, teaming, and natural environments. Learners will gain knowledge about how to apply family-centered practices to perform strengths-based assessments in support of IFSP development. The process of creating child and family outcomes that emphasize strengths and promote caregiver engagement will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Consider the impact of teleintervention, teaming, and natural environments on assessment of infants and young children.
• Apply family-centered practices to perform strengths-based assessments in support of IFSP development.
• Create child and family outcomes that emphasize strengths and promote caregiver engagement in the early intervention process.

Toby Long, PhD, PT, FAPTA is Professor, Georgetown University and Director of Workforce Development, Education, and Training at the Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities. She is Founder and former Director of the GU Certificate in Early Intervention program and Senior Consultant for the Early Childhood Personnel Center.