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The purpose of Nebraska\u2019s Coaching in Early Intervention (CEI) project is to improve outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families by developing a sustainable early childhood coaching model that promotes the use of evidence-based practices among early intervention personnel.<\/p>\n
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Why is CEI needed?<\/h2>\n
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\nEarly intervention programs must have an effective and sustainable coaching infrastructure to provide consistent, high-quality services for children and families, as well as to develop and retain early childhood coaches.<\/p>\nThe CEI model provides a strong framework to:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How it works<\/h3>\n
Keys to success<\/h3>\n
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