DMM 101: Building Capacity through Coaching Family-Guided

Routine Based InterventionJuliann Woods

Florida State University

Distance Mentoring Model (DMM)http://dmm.cci.fsu.edu

• Individualized Partnership with State or Program Leadership

• Evidence based early intervention practices delivered through continuum of EB PD

• Flexible performance measures adapted to agreed upon practices and outcomes

• Technology supports matched to outcomes and capacity

Research & Rationale for DMM

Recommended Practice in Early Intervention:•Emphasis on supports and services in the context of the routines and relationships that are part of children and families’ everyday lives (Bruder, 2010; Sandall, Hemmeter, Smith, & McLean, 2005)

Actual Practice in Early Intervention:•Two primary approaches: - Child-focused approach currently used by many EI professionals

(Campbell & Sawyer, 2007; Peterson, Luze, Eshbaugh, Jeon, &Kantz, 2007)- General coaching that does not include direct teaching or

practice to support caregiver’s skill development. Majority of time in conversation with caregiver or modeling without feedback or demonstration. (Wilcox, Guimond, & Kim, 2010)

Research & Rationale for DMM

Professional Development in Early Intervention:•Despite evidence to the contrary, PD is most frequently delivered in workshop-format without follow-up. Coaching is the only PD strategy with significant evidence of effectiveness. (Bruder, Mogro-Wilson, Stayton, Dietrich, (2009); Snyder & Wolfe, 2008)

•Face-to-face interaction and opportunities for reflection improve online PD (Chen, Klein, & Minor, 2009)

•Video-feedback is an effective tool to change behavior in beginning teachers in classroom settings and early childhood home visitors (Rosaen, Lundeberg, Cooper, Fritzen, &Terpstra, 2008; Sherin& van Es, 2009; Summers, Funk, Twombly, Waddell, & Squires, 2007)

A Model for Matching Training Approach to Desired Training Outcomes and Complexity of Application

Source: Winton, McCollum and Catlett (Reforming Personnel Preparation in Early Intervention)

DMM : Iowa’s Approach

The Training• Face to Face Training: to introduce

principles of Family-Centered Services and Supports in Natural Environments (FC-NE) and develop consensus on Key Indicators, and Plan for Peer Mentoring• Peer mentoring with external

coaching & feedback• Monthly Webinars• Weekly communications, blogs,

webpage updates• Follow-Up Workshop on Specific

Coaching. Reflection, Problem-solving• Partner reports, new content for

next steps, action plans and revised coaching plans

The Technology• Video cameras- Hipaa Server• Adobe connect• E-mail feedback summaries

• Time allocated and reported• Mentoring plans & feedback• Administrator participation

The Supports

Example of Peer Performance Feedback & Coaching