Sharing the Right Information Right Now UNC Inclusion

Sharing the Right Information, Right Now! UNC Inclusion Institute 2018

The process of searching, sharing and messaging • Thanks to my colleagues • Sarah Isaacs, Coordinator of the Illinois EIC • Jill Thompkins, Information Specialist EIC & IEL • Dr. Rebecca Schwartz, Information Specialist, EIC & IEL • And all the parents and practitioners who shaped our work

Roles & Questions I. What is your role in your program? (e. g. , parent, EI provider, therapist, teacher, administrator, home visitor, trainer) II. What are you hoping to gain from this session?

Goal of Searching • Share information that is – relevant – research-based – From a respected source • it’s our job to “weed” the dandelions from the flowers

Where do you go for answers?

How do YOU get information?

What makes a source “good”?

What makes a source “good”?

Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse eiclearinghouse. org

Illinois Early Learning Project Illinoisearlylearning. org

Evaluating Websites

Is this site - www. cdc. gov/ncbddd/actearly/index. html 1) Relevant? 2) Research-Based? – Current – Timely & still supported – Clear – Policy – Updated? – Sources listed – Video: appropriate for the – Video: Does it demonstrate a target audience? practice 3) Respected? 4) Readable and Presented Clearly? – Culturally appropriate language – Easy to navigate – Credible author/sponsor – Visually appealing – Trusted url -. gov/. edu/. org – Mobile-friendly – Video: Clear and closed– Current & accurate captioned – Video: Is the organization identified?

Activity • Lets evaluate a website or resource that you use or look at these commercial sites • Sleep related or Nutrition related • babysleepschedule. net/ • www. babysleepsite. com/ • Nutri • www. sarahremmer. com/ • www. superkidsnutrition. com/

Small group activity 10 min • 1. Review the site in pairs or small groups, using the checklist • 2. Identify strengths of site and concerns • 3. How might you convey the information to a potential user?

Sharing information • As a professional, what are somethings you might consider before referring a parent or colleague to a resource? • Do these change if the request is based on curiosity or a “ please help me solve this problem? ”

Audience Characteristics

Relationships: Share a PEAR Problem Solve: Help develop concrete ways to address the situation Empathize: Show understanding of the situation and emotions around it Amplify/Soften: reinforce positive thoughts and acknowledge, validate, but redirect negative thoughts to positive messages Reframe: take a challenging situation and find a new way of looking at it

Activity • Review the problem statement at your table. • Then find a resource that may provided answers, using a trusted site • Apply the principles of PEAR • Problem Solve • Empathize • Amplify positives • Reframe

How useful is the process? • What other resources would you use? • Do you keep a file of FAQ? • START

Messaging Math Topic Purpose Audience Final Product

Messaging: Tailoring content for different audiences • • Teacher/staff Home visitors Families Administrators Policymakers Funders General Public Other?

Audience Characteristics

Audience Characteristics • Familiarity with the topic • Access to materials • • Literacy Level Language/Culture Format recommendations (see handout)

Messaging Workgroup Final Product: Messaging Checklist & Guidelines

Messaging need in Illinois • What do families know about EI? • What do local communities provide? • Is it consistent with the state guidelines?

Messaging Workgroup Final Product: “What is EI? ” Brochure for families

When did you last update? • What is your process • Who should be involved to ensure acceptance and validity? • Do you have guidelines for content? • Do you have guidelines for dissemination?

Wrap-Up • What information have you gained? • What will you take back to work with you?

Please Contact Us! • EI Clearinghouse: illinois-eic@illinois. edu • Illinois Early Learning: iel@illinois. edu • 1 -877 -275 -3227