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Leadership
Excellence in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities:
An Interdisciplinary Educational Program (VA-LEND)
Overview
This
advanced level training and leadership development program targets health
professionals in 12 disciplines. The goals include the development of
advanced clinical skills and leadership abilities in childhood neurodevelopmental
disabilities. The program is a collaboration among VIDD, 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
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, jwillis@hsc.vcu.edu
Web Site: http://www.vcu.edu/vidd/Va-LEND