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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 U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.)

Major Activities

• Implementation and evaluation of a 12 credit competency-based curriculum for health professionals and special educators
• Evaluation and enhancement of a family mentorship experience
• Recruitment of advanced graduate students and professionals to be VA-LEND trainees and fellows
• Coordination of training activities related to childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities with the VCU School of Medicine, and the Virginia Department of Health, Title V Program
• Implementation and evaluation of 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
Ann Cox, Director of Preservice Training
Janet Willis, Assistant Director
Elaine Ogburn, Family Mentorship Specialist
Betty Thompson, Family Training Specialist

Contact
Janet Willis at (804) 828-0073, or e-mail: jwillis@mail2.vcu.edu

Web Site: http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/Va-LEND/