Early learning Connections announces the implementation of the Rapid Response Team!

The Rapid Response Team is a short-term support that provides resources and classroom management techniques to limit behaviors and reduce suspension and expulsion.

Licensed childcare providers, as well as parents/guardians of children attending licensed childcare providers, in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Indiana and Lawrence Counties can submit a request for support by contacting:

Jennifer Lohr, RRT Coordinator

724-287-2761x316

RRTRegion3@earlylearningconnections.org

Connection Collaboration Consistency.

Request Support

What is Rapid Response?

· A short-term collaboration of support for children in licensed childcare centers AGES 0-6 that are at risk for suspension and expulsion

· Connection to a responder within 48 hours

· Modeling and coaching techniques and strategies that can help classroom management to be more effective and consistent

· Access to referrals and resources to assist individual children’s behavioral needs

Rapid Response is NOT:

What is Rapid Response?

· a diagnostic evaluation

· a way to expedite services

· individual long-term support for a child/classroom

Observation:

· Allow time for the teacher/director to talk with the responder outside of the classroom.

· Responders will provide a report with strategies and resources to consider

· Referrals may be suggested for additional services

Follow-up:

Observation:

· Responders can make additional visits

· Responders offer support to families and centers that need assistance in contacting referral services

· Responders may reach out to families

*Each individual child/classroom is unique in their circumstance and will require different short-term experiences*

Early learning Connections announces the implementation of the Rapid Response Team!

What is Rapid Response?

What is Rapid Response?

What is Rapid Response?

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What is Rapid Response?

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