Orientation to the EI Service System of the Office of Child Development, including State ICC and Local ICC.

1. Complete the Early Intervention Orientation on the Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal.

Early Intervention Orientation course: This online course provides an overview of Early Intervention including legal foundations, rationale and service delivery. Current trends, practices and processes are described. Emphases also include the importance of family participation and community systems and resources. This course is recommended for newly hired Early Intervention personnel as part of their pre-service training but is not mandatory. You will need to complete the course within a four week time period.

Credits: 6 Act 48 Hours; or 6 Infant/Toddler Hours.

Please review Chapter 4226 on the PA Department of Human Services link below.

1. PA Department of Human Services

Job Responsibilities

Please view the Early Intervention videos (3 videos: total 17 minutes) and review the Professional Association References Document.

1. Early Intervention: A Routines-based Approach Part 1 – video
2. Early Intervention: A Routines-based Approach Part 2 – video
3. Early Intervention: A Routines-based Approach Part 3 – video
4. Professional Association Document References (PDF)

Please view the 2 minute video, Dr. Brazelton: Importance of Early Learning and Development. Review the Zero to Three and PA’s Promise for Children websites.

1. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton reflects on the importance of Early Learning and Development
2. Zero to Three website – provides useful resources and materials about child development in the five main areas.
3. Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children website – useful tool for parents and professionals to locate information on a child’s development as well as how a parent/professional can locate resources in their community.

Community Resources

Natural Environments

Funding Sources/MA, County, Waiver, Private Insurance, etc.

Please view the 6 minute Agency Overview video.

1. Agency Overview (video)

Please view the 11 minute HIPAA video, review the Notice of Privacy Practices, and print/complete the Training Evaluation. Return the evaluation to your supervisor.

1. HIPAA Training
2. Notice of Privacy Practices (pdf)
3. Training Evaluation (pdf)

Please view the 5 minute Compliance video and review the Code of Conduct. After completion, please print and sign the acknowledgement form and turn into your supervisor.

1. Compliance Video (video)
2. Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy (pdf)
3. Federal False Claims Act (pdf)
4. Compliance Training Acknowledgement Form (pdf)
5. Quality Management Plan 2021-2022(pdf)
6. Annual Compliance Plan 2022-2023 (pdf)

Please view the 9 minute OSHA video and print/complete the Training Evaluation. Return the evaluation to your supervisor.

1. OSHA Training (video)
2. OSHA Quiz (pdf)

Please review UCP’s Evacuation Policy and view the 5 minute Fire Safety Tips and the 2 minute How to Use a Fire Extinguisher videos.

1. Emergency Response Guide (Disaster & Evacuation) (PDF)
2. When Fire Strikes: Get Out Stay Out (video)
3. How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (video)

1. Complete the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning on the Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal.

Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning online course provides a foundation for the understanding of social and emotional development in infants and toddlers. Module 1 provides an overview of social and emotional development within the context of relationships. Attachment, temperament, self-regulation and the context of family, community and culture are emphasized. Module 2 provides an overview of responsive routines, environments, and strategies to support social emotional development in infants and toddlers. Observation, responsive care giving, emotional literacy and development of social skills are explored. Module 3 looks at individualized interventions for infants and toddlers through determining the meaning of behavior and developing appropriate responses. Behavior as communication and responding to challenging behaviors are highlighted.

Credits: 9 Infant/Toddler Training Hours; 9 PQAS: K1C3; 9 ACT 48

Registration: This course is available by registering on the PaTTAN online registration Training Calendar. Choose the month you would like to take the course then click on the course title listed on the 1st day of that month. 1Note: course registration is only available during the month preceding the course opening date. You cannot pre-register for a course more than a month ahead of time. You need to register before the 25th day of the month to enroll for the following month. Please use the registration key SEFELON (ALL CAPS).

1. Complete the Early Childhood Outcomes on the Early Intervention Technical Assistance Online Learning Portal.

Early Childhood Outcomes: This version of the ECO 101 job aid is intended for audiences who are new to Early Childhood Outcomes or who need a certificate of completion. You will need to complete the quiz at the end of this job aid with a score of 80% or above to receive a certificate of completion for one hour of training.

Credits: No Credit Hours.

Registration: Additional login information will be required but month prior registration is not required for this course.