Explore videos for families and early intervention professionals. Find practical strategies, family experiences, professional development resources, streaming videos, and trusted video collections from the EI Clearinghouse and other organizations.
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EI Clearinghouse YouTube
Explore the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse on YouTube for videos featuring early intervention information, resources, family experiences, and practical ideas for families and professionals.
Featured Playlists:
- Everyday Early Intervention
See how early intervention strategies can be incorporated into everyday family routines and activities. - FAQs for Families about Live Video Visits
Get answers to common family questions about participating in early intervention services through live video visits. - Parent Perspectives about Live Video Visits in Early Intervention
Hear parents share their experiences and perspectives on receiving early intervention services through live video visits. - Caregiver Advocacy in Illinois Early Intervention
Hear caregivers share their early intervention journeys and advocate for change.
Family Stories
Hear directly from families about their experiences with early intervention. These videos share families’ perspectives, successes, challenges, and the ways early intervention professionals have supported their children and families. Stories are available in multiple languages, including:
- Spanish (Experiencias de Intervención Temprana de Illinois)
- French (Expériences d’intervention précoce en Illinois)
- Chinese (伊利诺伊州早期干预体验)
- Arabic (تجارب التدخل المبكر في إلينوي)
- Urdu (الینوائے ابتدائی مداخلت کے تجربات)
Learn more about Family Stories, including how to share your own experience, on our Family Stories page and check out the playlist on YouTube.
Credentialing Credit Videos
Early intervention professionals can earn continuing education credit by viewing select videos available through the EI Clearinghouse. Videos approved by the Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) are organized by core content area, including intervention strategies, child development, assessment, and working with families. Up to 5 hours of video-based EI credit may be applied toward every 30 hours of continuing education.
Learn more about eligible videos, credit hours, and how to request credit on our Credentialing Credit Videos page.
Stream Videos with Kanopy
Kanopy is a free streaming video platform for EI Clearinghouse patrons, offering high-quality documentaries, educational films, and professional development resources, all available to watch online.
Whether you’re a parent looking for practical guidance, a professional working with children and families, or educator seeking new perspectives, Kanopy provides trusted, engaging content to support lifelong learning. All Clearinghouse patrons have access to the EIC Kanopy Collection through their library credentials. Learn more about the Kanopy collection on the Explore Kanopy’s Video Collection page and explore the EIC Kanopy Collection.
Explore More Video Resources
Early Intervention Video Collections
Colorado’s Results Matter Video Library – Early Intervention
Developed to be used in professional development activities to give early care and education providers an opportunity to practice observation and documentation skills.
Family Rights in Early Intervention Video Series
Family rights are intended to protect families participating in EI. Understanding these rights is one way families can advocate for their child and family. This video, along with others in the series, describes the rights families have while participating in the EI program.
Use of Technology with Evidence Based Early Intervention Video Series
These eight videos, produced by the Ohio Association of County Boards of DD, illustrate how video, video conferencing, and related technologies can improve access to, and the quality of, supports for families as well as better enable teams to practice evidence-based early intervention services.
Virginia EI Professional Development Center Video Library
These videos address a variety of topics and represent EI as provided in a variety of states.
Recommended YouTube Channels
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Explore videos about speech, language, communication, hearing, and related topics from the national professional association for audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the nation’s leading public health agency, providing reliable health information and educational videos on topics including child development, developmental milestones, disabilities, and family health.
EITP Illinois
The Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois (EITP) provides training and professional development for early intervention professionals in Illinois. Its YouTube channel features webinars, presentations, and practical resources related to early intervention services and practices.
Illinois Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) offers educational videos, webinars, and resources for pediatric health professionals and families.
Pathways
Explore videos about infant and toddler development, including milestones, motor skills, communication, sensory development, feeding, and activities that support development.
ZERO TO THREE
Find videos and resources about early childhood development, parenting, relationships, early intervention, and supporting the healthy development of babies and toddlers.