In May 2017, employees of IRODA expanded their professional skills by studying international approaches in the USA, Georgia and France. Staff participated in various international programs, training and conferences including:
ECI CARES Early Childhood Intervention Program, Oregon
From this visit experience and knowledge was gained in parent mediated intervention, family centered models, active role of parents in communication and interaction, and the importance of early intervention and working in the home environment.
Open World Program "Mental Health Initiative", Ohio, USA.
Knowledge was gained about services for people with mental health issues, programs promoting professional development, independent living, and self-determination.
Network Initiative of Early Intervention and Inclusive Education, Tbilisi, Georgia, May - June 2017.
Introduction to the policy, culture and practice of early education and early intervention of Georgia, Ukraine, the United States and Great Britain.
Congress of BISE "Education and Childhood", France
Experience of special education and inclusive schools settings. Network meeting of BICE partners from Russia, Georgia, Brazil, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, France and African countries
- the US Embassy program in the Republic of Tajikistan "The Open World" - an initiative in support of mental health, Ohio, USA.
- ECI-CARES Early Intervention Program, Oregon, USA.
- Congress in Support of Childhood, BISE, France,
- and the Annual Networking Workshop "Early Intervention and Inclusive Education Initiative", Georgia.
ECI CARES Early Childhood Intervention Program, Oregon
From this visit experience and knowledge was gained in parent mediated intervention, family centered models, active role of parents in communication and interaction, and the importance of early intervention and working in the home environment.
Open World Program "Mental Health Initiative", Ohio, USA.
Knowledge was gained about services for people with mental health issues, programs promoting professional development, independent living, and self-determination.
Network Initiative of Early Intervention and Inclusive Education, Tbilisi, Georgia, May - June 2017.
Introduction to the policy, culture and practice of early education and early intervention of Georgia, Ukraine, the United States and Great Britain.
Congress of BISE "Education and Childhood", France
Experience of special education and inclusive schools settings. Network meeting of BICE partners from Russia, Georgia, Brazil, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, France and African countries