Comments on: The Teacher Wants You to Pull Mason Out of the Classroom…What Do You Do? https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/ Sharing What Works in Supporting Infants & Toddlers and the Families in Early Intervention Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:08:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Dana Childress, M.Ed. https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1614 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:24:16 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1614 In reply to Jeff.

Thanks for joining the conversation, Jeff! I really like the words you used” “opening the space to do what we do…” – this is a great way to think about it. How we approach the situation and how we take time to build the relationship DOES go a long way to opening that space. I’m glad you got some good ideas from your colleagues here too!

]]> By: Jeff https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1613 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:17:19 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1613 This is a very relevant topic for us here as so many of our military children are seen in the Child Development Center (CDC) on base. I agree that prepping the teacher ahead of time about the EI philosophy as well as finding a less chaotic time for the teacher can go a long way in opening the space to do what we do by coaching the interactions with the children. Mary, I really like your ideas! I use a similar form for home visits, but it had not occurred to me to use in the CDC as well. Excellent ideas that I will certainly pass along to others as well. Thank you for this relevant post, Dana!

]]> By: Dana Childress, M.Ed. https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1612 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:57:07 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1612 In reply to michelle.

Thanks Michelle, what a thoughtful suggestion! Great way to build a good, long-term relationship. I bet that teacher will remember you the next time you work with her with another child!

]]> By: michelle https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1611 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:15:14 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1611 Great topic! What I like to do after services have ended for a child in the classroom, I will send a thank you card to the teacher for their hard work and working with me for the success of the child.

]]> By: Dana Childress, M.Ed. https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1610 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:58:19 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1610 In reply to Lou Ambrosy.

I’m so glad you found the post useful, Lou! It’s sort of comforting to know that all of us are in the same boat – no matter what country we work in! I really like how you suggest finding out the teacher’s expectations first. That’s such a good way to show the teacher that you value his/her knowledge and experience. Makes your job easier too because it helps you know how to relate intervention to what’s happening in the classroom. Starting off the relationship with respect is always a good idea. Thanks!

]]> By: Dana Childress, M.Ed. https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1609 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:54:45 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1609 In reply to Mary Walker.

Great idea, Mary! You are really supporting the child care provider’s ability to use the strategies between visits, when it really matters. Thanks for sharing that the process really only takes a few minutes too. We are all so time-bound and have so much to do, but I agree that this process would be time well-spent!

]]> By: Dana Childress, M.Ed. https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1608 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:52:53 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1608 In reply to Millie.

You’ve added some great strategies here, Millie! I really like how you involve the child care provider in the IFSP reviews by sharing his/her feedback and concerns. I think building the relationship with the child care provider using the strategies you described is really what makes all the difference. If the teacher sees you as an ally and a helpful resource, then you’ll have the foundation there for coaching!

]]> By: Lou Ambrosy https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1607 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:57:45 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1607 What a great post!! This is a challenge we see often in our everyday practice in Australia as well.
The expectations of the educator can be quite different from our perspective as ECI workers. Sometimes the expectations of the educators are set by a previous experience, such as a private therapist removing the child. We find that trying to find out the expectations of the teachers and educators first is invaluable, Because then you can discuss how the visit will look.
The other very positive practice is to identify yourself as a resource to the teacher, the ” How can I help you” approach.

I totally agree with Mary’s strategies too. Recognizing the strengths of the teachers and the room is critical to establishing a productive working relationship
Thank you so much for this post. Lou

]]> By: Mary Walker https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1606 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:48:06 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1606 In reply to Dana Childress, M.Ed..

I usually have a pre-printed form that I can personalize with the child’s name/date of visit/goals. If I know the activities planned ahead of time (through prior consultation with the teacher) I fill those in. That leaves me free to fill in the child’s participation and responses as they are pertinent to the outcomes desired.

I can also add any strategies that might be able to be implemented in the classroom to enhance participation/language/socialization/etc.

I leave this with teacher and email a family-version home (usually try to include a pic of child engaged in activity). I follow up with the teacher by email in-between visits to coordinate her activity plans and confirm schedule. This email gives me a chance to see if she has any questions about the overview before too much time has passed.

While the process sounds cumbersome, it takes less than 5 minutes to “fill in the blanks” on both paper and e-files and get them to teacher/family. Time well spent in enhancing the team approach to EI services!
Mary

]]> By: Millie https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2017/02/07/the-teacher-wants-you-to-pull-mason-out-of-the-classroom-what-do-you-do/#comment-1605 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:18:42 +0000 https://veipd.org/earlyintervention/?p=2961#comment-1605 I like number #1: Explaining the reason and purpose of your visit is key. Many of these providers are not even aware of why the child is receiving EI services. I like when we include them in the IFSP process even if it is just for a review. I have been able to schedule a few IFSP review with the parents, service coordinator and the child care provider all together…Usually with Early Head Start providers I get to see this. If I know a review is coming and the child care provider is not able to attend the meeting, I get her feedback or current concerns. Some of them even share ideas of goals they would like to include in the plan for me to discuss it with the parents.
One of the first things I always do is to make a connection with them and start building trust and a relationship with the child care provider. I learn and praise all the great things they already are doing not only with the child I am seeing, but with the entire group of kids. When I am in the room I assist in little things like helping to get all the kids in line to go outside or helping in getting all into the circle time routine. I want them to feel comfortable around me and trust me.

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