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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

Contact

Janet Willis at (804) 828-0073, jwillis@vcu.edu

Web Address: http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/valend