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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Va-LEND)
Overview
This advanced level training and leadership development program targets
health professionals in 14 disciplines. The goals include the development
of advanced clinical skills and leadership abilities in childhood neurodevelopmental
disabilities. The program is a collaboration among the Partnership for
People with Disabilities, the VCU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics,
and the Virginia Department of Health, Title V Program. (Funded by the
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services.)
Major Activities
- Implement and evaluate a 12-credit competency-based curriculum for health professionals and special educators
- Evaluate and enhance the family mentorship experience
- Recruit advanced graduate students and professionals to be VA-LEND trainees and fellows
- Coordinate training activities related to childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities with the VCU School of Medicine, and the Virginia Department of Health, Title V Program
- Implement and evaluate interdisciplinary clinics at a local public health center, a community-based human service agency, and a university-based clinic
Project Staff
Joann Bodurtha, Program Director
Janet Willis, Assistant Director
Elaine Ogburn, Family Mentorship Specialist
Betty Thompson, Family Training Specialist
Contact
Janet Willis at (804) 828-0073, jwillis@vcu.edu
Web Site: http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/Va-LEND/