support, resources, and ideas for intervention for the child, family and staff. The family and staff will work together to ensure appropriate follow-up and follow-through. B) If Action Plan agreements are not followed or the behavior continues to be a problem, the child may be excluded from the classroom until Action Plan agreements are fulfilled and/or the family, staff and specialists meet to plan a crisis intervention that will help the child participate in a safe manner. A case conference may be held with staff, including any specialists and family members to determine resources for the child and family, appropriate referral sources, and further actions to be taken to best meet the needs of the child. If the family does not work with the program to ensure appropriate follow up and follow through, or the unsafe/non-compliant behavior continues, the child may be dismissed from the program.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Los Medanos College Child Study Center is fortunate to have many community organizations with which to partner. Some of those agencies which we frequently partner with are as follows: • First 5 of Contra Costa partners with the college in many facets. They support the “Preschool Makes a Difference” program (PMD ) by providing funding for children to attend preschool who have never attended before. They support programs for children and families such as the Tandem Reader program. First 5 also supports training programs for teachers and families, such as the Teaching Pyramid and QRIS quality rating programs. • Contra Costa Child Care Council partners with the college to provide funding for qualified families who need child care while attending college. They provide support to teachers and families in the community who request training in special situations through their inclusion project by providing facilitators who come to the center and connect families to the Regional Center of the East Bay. • CARE Parent Network is an organization that provides family support, resources, and training network for families of children with special needs. • Child Care Solutions provides Mental Health Consultation Services for the Licensed Child Care Community and Families in Contra Costa County. • Early Start provides information and services for children Birth to Three years of age and their families. The Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C, and the California Early Intervention Services Act ensure that infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families receive coordinated services early enough to make a difference.
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