We want to ensure that your program's staff members are knowledgeable and comfortable using AEPS® and AEPSinteractive™ (AEPSi™). We provide a range of training options, including:

All training is conducted by experienced AEPS experts.

This year's AEPS annual training seminar will be held in the context of Brookes Publishing's 2009 Early Childhood Tools Institute, which will take place April 22–24, 2009 just outside Denver, CO. Two AEPS seminars will be offered:

AEPS Introduction

Led by AEPS expert Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Ed.D., this 2-day seminar covers all the basics of AEPS so you can use it to improve child outcomes. You'll come away knowing how to administer and interpret AEPS, target quality goals and objectives from AEPS results, involve families int he assessment process, and more!

AEPSi Introduction

In this interactive 2½-hour seminar, an AEPSi Implementation Specialist gives you a complete introduction to the web-based data management system AEPSinteractive. You'll learn about AEPSi's time-saving features, such as automated scoring, group assessments, and OSEP child outcomes reporting.

Learn more about the 2009 Early Childhood Tools Institute.

We will work with you to arrive at the right mix of training for your program. Your staff's level of experience, the age range of children served, program size, budget, and schedule are all taken into consideration. To discuss your program's needs or to schedule training please e-mail us.

For first-time AEPS users, we recommend 2 days of customized on-site training on how to use the system for assessment and intervention. Additional half-day sessions are recommended for programs interested in using AEPS for OSEP reporting or eligibility determination. All of our on-site seminars are customizable: we can dedicate all or a portion of the sessions to "training the trainers," and we can adapt the topics to the needs of the program.

Training topics currently offered include:

Remember: All seminars are customizable and can be adapted to the level (introductory or advanced) and needs of the program.

Fees vary depending on speaker experience, audience size, travel involved, and planning time; speaker's travel expenses and any required materials are additional. Please use the following as general guidelines for groups of 10-75 participants:

1 day: $1000-$2200
2 days: $1500-$4400
3 days: $2000-$6600

For a specific quote, e-mail us.

Once you are familiar with AEPS, learning to use AEPSi is simple and straightforward. AEPSi users receive extensive support free with their subscriptions:

If you have in-depth, case-specific questions related to AEPS or working with children, we offer one-on-one consultation with AEPS experts. AEPSi users may send an e-mail outlining their needs to customer support and a Brookes representative will respond with rates and other details.