Evidence-based quality intervention practices (eqip)

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Welcome to the Evidence-based Quality Intervention Practices (EQIP) Share Site!

This share site is designed to store the articles, videos, templates and resources that Minnesota EQIP teams need for successful implementation of evidence-based practices.

The site is organized around the core components, with research, national resources, and articles related to each area. Additionally, there is a page for internal coaches to find resources to support their peer coaching using the Practice-based Coaching framework.

This site is also meant to be a place for Minnesota teams to share with each other. If you have templates, videos, examples of brochures or other resources to share, please email them to: Sara Meyer, EQIP Content Lead

Thank you for all of the work you do to support children and families in Minnesota!

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EQIP executive summary ~ Fall 2019-Spring 2022

EQIP Executive Summary 2019-2022.pdf

What is EQIP?

Evidence-based Quality Intervention Practices (EQIP) is an approach to early intervention which incorporates evidence-based practices to build caregiver capacity using coaching interaction practices and to embed intervention into daily routines in the child’s natural environment.

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Early Intervention Part 1: Traditional vs. Routines

This is the first in a three part series of short videos featuring three current early intervention service providers sharing their insights into providing supports and services using a routines-based approach. Part 1 features an experienced interventionist sharing her personal journey from a clinical approach to one focusing on family routines and activities as the context for effective early intervention.

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Early Intervention Part 2: What Intervention Can (and Should) Look Like.

This is the second video in a three part series. Part 2 features three early interventionists discussing and demonstrating what intervention looks like when it is provided by collaborating with families during their natural routines and activities.

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Early Intervention Part 3: Changing the Mindset

This is the third video in a three part series. Part 3 features three early interventionists sharing their insights about how they evolved their practices towards a more effective, routines-based intervention approach.

Learn more about Evidence-based Quality Early Intervention Practices

Thank you Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Center for making these videos available. https://veipd.org/main/videos.html

We are interested in hearing from you about how we can make Evidence-based Quality Intervention Practices easier!

Are there resources or materials we can develop?
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Important References:

This page was created by the Minnesota Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities (MNCoE) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This site is intended for programs in Minnesota to share resources to use evidence-based practices in early intervention. The practices taught in EQIP training are researched, developed, and compiled by Dr. Dathan Rush and Dr. M'Lisa Shelden, and include the Family, Infant and Preschool Program (website: fipp.org) and the Division of Early Childhood Recommended Practices. Additional researchers cited in this work include, but are not limited to Dr. Juliann Woods, Dr. Carl Dunst, Dr. Carol Trivette and Dr. Robin McWilliam. The practices referenced throughout EQIP can be found in The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook and The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook by Dr. Rush and Dr. Shelden.

MNCoE offers technical assistance using Implementation Science, including training, coaching and support using data, to school-based early interventions programs. Learn more about Implementation Science at the Active Implementation Hub.

If you are interested in learning more about EQIP technical assistance, contact your Regional Professional Development Facilitator at MNCoE.