What is TA Assists in implementing

What is TA? • • Assists in implementing content Individualized per service area Compliance-oriented Small group facilitation Conflict management Information/resource sharing Change agent

Training in Combo w/ TA • Tailored to the service area • Stand-alone content mixed with specifics of service area • Every participant brings a child file to determine level of implementation of content • Focus on documentation

What TA can we provide? • Knowledgeable staff with experience in assisting others come into compliance. • Assistance in accessing and understanding your data.

Speaking of Data • • Wayne State surveys EETRK data Self assessments Coordinator surveys Focused Monitoring findings Record review findings Training feedback forms

Types of TA continued • Assistance in pulling together people key to systems change. • Research to support change.

Types of TA continued • Connections to similar service areas who have successful practices. • Public awareness supports and materials for child find.

Successful Practices • Survey to EO Coordinators • Descriptions of strategies and procedures • http: //eotta. ccresa. org

Early On® Public Awareness • Assist the state in public awareness and child find mandates – Developed and maintain statewide referral system – Operate statewide toll-free referral hotline 1 -800 -EARLYON – Provide outreach statewide – Assist local efforts

Statewide Campaign • Developed look for Early On • Material development and dissemination • Physician training • Transit buy • Media buy - television PSA “Sitting Still” • Moving into radio and billboards

Transit Ad • Targeted service areas with rates less that 2. 2%

Materials

Materials

Traveling Display Boards • One Statewide Early On Display Board – Showcased at 19 conferences – Michigan Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics Conference • Small display boards available for loan

Media Assistance • • Artwork Television PSA Radio PSA Cable Message Boards

www. 1800 Early. On. org

Questions?