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Intervener Webinar: http://hknc.na5.acrobat.com/p89308986/
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Below is the link to a webinar called "Interveners: What's happening?" held on January 30th, 2009. Simply copy the link and paste it in your browser to view the recording.
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Comparison of Interveners and Paraprofessionals
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This document compares and delineates the similarities and differences in the roles of paraprofessionals and interveners. (Comparison of Interveners and Paraprofessionals.pdf)
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DB and the role of the intervener (presentation)
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This is a pdf of an original PowerPoint presentation on the role of the intervener. (Deafblindness and the Role of the Intervener Presentation [Compatibility Mode].pdf)
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Intervener Briefing Paper
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Alsop, Blaha, Kloos
This paper is an effort to discuss important issues, clarify concepts, explain terminology, and answer common questions in order to increase awareness and understanding about interveners and their role in the field of deafblindness. It is an effort to share knowledge and experience in order to support a productive discussion of the work of interveners. Above all, this paper is an effort to advocate for and support the use of interveners as a credible service delivery option for children and youth who are deafblind.
(Intervener Paper.pdf)
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Intervener Code of Ethics
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This documents lists the principles and ideals that Interveners must agree and adhere to when working with students, families, and educational team(s). (Code of Ethics for Interveners.pdf)
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Intervener Competencies
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Published in 2004, this document established competencies for Training Interveners to work with children/students with Deaf-Blindness. Competency levels of mastery are defined by both knowledge and implementation, organized under eight (8) standards. (Competencies for Training Interveners to Work.pdf)
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Intervener flyer
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This one-page document defines deafblindness, how it impacts a child's education, the role of the intervener in providing educational access, and how intervention interfaces with IDEA. (Deafblindness FLYER.pdf)
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Recommendations on the Training of Interveners
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This paper represents the authors initial attempts at addressing some of the training issues and needs identified through the Intervener Task Force activities, and subsequently by the Community of Practice. (Recom on the Training~All.pdf)
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Selecting an Intervener for a Student Who Is Deafblind
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This article addresses important issues and strategies and suggests potential interviewquestions to help interview teams identify the best candidates. Author: Cindi Robinson (Selecting an Intervener for a Student Who Is Deafblind.pdf)
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VA Intervener Initiative
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A Powerpoint on the collaborative effort by the Virginia Project for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness and the Virginia Department of Education to improve educational outcomes of students with deaf-blindness. (The Professional Training Program in Deaf-Blindness2.pdf)
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What Every Special Educator Should Know
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These intervener standards are from the CEC "red book". There are 10 separate standards which contain both knowledge and skill areas. (What Every Special Educator Should Know.pdf)
