Overview
What is ICF-Train?
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ICF-Train is a LLP (Lifelong Learning Project) funded by the European Union.
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It is carried out by 12 partners from 6 European countries and coordinated by VINCO from Kapfenberg, Austria.
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The main project contents is the development of a combined Web2.0 online team assessment tool
and real-time online skill training tool.
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This tool shall facilitate the usage of ICF-CY* as "common language" for professionals and clients
in service delivery and training in ECI / ECCE **.
* (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth, by WHO)
** (Early Childhood Intervention / Early Childhood Care & Education)
Project Aim and Objectives
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To integrate ICF-CY training knowledge into selected mainstream training courses for professionals working in ECI,
taking into account national diversity;
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To increase the quality of ICT-based professional training and service-delivery in prevention and rehabilitation;
for children with special education needs (SEN) by using ICT-learning tools in transdisciplinary teams
(psychologists, special educators, MDs, ...);
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The empowerment of parents as equal partner;
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To initiate processes of comparable data collection (based on the ICF numeric code)
related to the comparability of services and of quality;
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To contribute to the higher participation of children with SEN and their parents focusing on
strengths and resources and by parental access to professional assessment procedures in ECI.
Results / Tangible outcomes
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Online team assessment using ICF-CY as a language for professionals and clients
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Real-time online skill training tool in a community of practice (web2.0 based)
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Customized tool kit for individualized learning
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Contact
Karin Kräftner
VINCO
Wienerstraße 60, A-8506 Kapfenberg, Austria
Phone/Fax: +43/3862/32332
http://vinco.at/
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