Summary - Valuing the Insight of Parents - V.I.P. Education and Recognition Program

EITP, in collaboration with C.I.T.Y. of Support, is pleased to offer a comprehensive continuing education program, where PARENTS teach PROFESSIONALS. Participants will hear directly from parents who share their stories and reflect upon their experiences in the Early Intervention Program. Many parents were eager to contribute to this project as they hoped professionals would consider their perspectives with more depth and understanding and apply new strategies within their practices to sustain meaningful, empathic, and successful professional-family partnerships.

This program includes 2 required components:

Independent Study (8.5 hours): Complete the self-guided, interactive online course (a combination of webinars, personal reflection exercises, and virtual observations) developed by C.I.T.Y. of Support. This must be completed before attending the webinar.
Webinar (1.5 hours): Attend the live, online group meeting held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm (Central Time).

Level of Learning

Introductory-Awareness

EI Principles Addressed

1. Supporting Caregiver Capacity, 2. Facilitating Active Participation, 3. Collaborative Relationships, 4. Intervention linked to Specific IFSP Outcomes, 5. Comprehensive Plans, 6. Periodic Monitoring, 7. Ongoing Communication, 8. Quality Services

EI Credit Awarded

5 Contact hours in the Area of Intervention AND

5 Contact hours in the Area of Working with Families

This event is also approved for Illinois' Department of Professional/Financial Regulations State Licensure hours (CEs) for Dietitian/Nutritionist, Counselor (LCPC), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).

Valuing the Insight of Parents - V.I.P. Education and Recognition Program

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