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Practicum is an essential piece of the EL VISTA™ model.
Research supports the effectiveness of a mentor relationship with
hands-on practice as a means to promote development of
knowledge and skills in early intervention providers (Dunst, Trivette,
& Deal, 2011). Trainees in the program are paired with EIVI
professionals currently working in the field. The trainees accompany
their mentor on five separate visits with one "case study" family.
During the visits, the trainee is required to complete a family
interview, assessment, and three separate interventions. Trainees
submit personal reflections about each session including self-
identification of strengths and areas for improvement. Formative
and summative feedback is provided at several junctures
throughout the practicum-year, such as a) therapy intervention plan
evaluations, b) field mentor and university supervisor evaluations, c)
pre/post student surveys, d) practicum family evaluations, and e)
video review of practicum sessions.
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