Family and the IFSP Process:Training in Family Centered Approaches
Project Copernicus and Department for Individual and Family Resources
Focus
Skills for Home Visitors (Early Intervention and Family-Centered Concepts and Skills)
Format/Length
video/90 minutes
Source/Year
Kennedy Krieger Institute/1993
Address
Kennedy Krieger Community Resources • Publications • 2911 E. Biddle Street • Baltimore, MD 21213
Phone/Fax
410-550-9700 (phone)/410-550-9766 (fax)
Cost
$150 plus $4 for shipping and handling
An integral component in a training workshop, the video consists of segments that are viewed and discussed by program participants. The video provides background information about Part H of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) process. Eleven identified landmarks in the IFSP process serve to organize content. Family-centered practice is modeled through five vignettes containing examples of both appropriate and inappropriate practice with a focus on communication skills; inappropriate practice is visually differentiated from appropriate practice with black and white segments. Most interactions take place in the home and models illustrate many excellent home visiting skills including ways to establish family contact, respond to family needs, and engage families in the planning process. The video is accompanied by a facilitator's guide containing supplementary information, along with frequently asked questions and sample answers. The guide also contains 25 handout masters that reinforce content and allow for practice of skills.
Content
- The purpose and audience are clearly stated.
- A variety of cultures are portrayed in a positive manner.
- Special attention is paid to the need to respect and recognize family diversity in order for professionals and the IFSP process to be family-centered.
Presentation
- Material is presented in a clear and orderly fashion.
- Content is organized through narration and stills.
- The vignettes effectively reinforce video content.
- The video maintains interest through a variety of stills, clips, and presentation formats.
- The narrator summarizes main points of the video, both orally and using stills.
- The facilitator's guide provides an excellent summary of video content. Handouts summarizing important points are also available.
Production
- Audio and video are very high quality.
- Vignettes are convincing and interesting. They are very effective in maintaining attention and facilitating learning.
- Stills are excellent quality and effectively organize and illustrate content.
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