Unified Training Systems
The Unified Training System established by the First Steps Early Intervention System, within FSSA/Bureau of Child Development in conjunction with the Department of Education/Division of Special Education was created to support:
- The statewide coordination of training activities related to young children
- Greater access to learning opportunities for families and service providers
- A more balanced and coordinated schedule of training activities in terms of topics, locations, and dates throughout the state available year round
- Specialized training opportunities that bring together families and professionals from different fields, including early education and child care service providers
- A hotline to register for UTS-sponsored learning opportunities and to access training resources
- A Family Involvement Fund to support the participation of family members of young children with special needs at trainings, public forums, and task forces
- All First Steps Training Times Newsletters are available at http://www.utsprokids.org/
- Calendar: Early Childhood Training Calendar
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