Project TransTeam

Project TransTeam Project TransTeam Evolution is funded by a federal grant to prepare graduate students from PT, OT, and ECSE.

The purpose of Project TransTeam is to develop a transdisciplinary model of personnel preparation to address the personnel shortages in the field of early intervention/ early childhood special education that exist through the nation, and particularly in Alabama. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has developed a preservice preparation model that not only increases the quality of masters

-level students, but enhances the diversity and quality of early intervention, early childhood, and related services personnel who are prepared to use methods shown to be effective through scientifically-based research. TransTeam Provides:
A comprehensive early childhood special education (ECSE) program leading to licensure in ECSE

A related services component in physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT)

Please contact Dr. Jennifer Kilgo at jkilgo@uab.edu. Project TransTeam Faculty:
• Dr. Jennifer Kilgo, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (jkilgo@uab.edu)
• Dr. Laura Vogtle, Occupational Therapy (lvogtle@uab.edu)
• Mr. Billy Ronilo, Physical Therapy (Billy.Ronilo@rehab.alabama.gov)
• Dr. Jerry Aldridge, General Early Childhood Education (jerrya680@gmail.com)

04/21/2026

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Congratulations, Cathy Denson Barrington! You make us proud! ❤
04/16/2026

Congratulations, Cathy Denson Barrington! You make us proud! ❤

💬 "I am graduating in May with a degree in Early Childhood Special Education. I have been blessed to pursue this degree as a recipient of the Trans Disciplinary Grant offered through the College of Education. I am looking forward to working with young children with learning differences and disabilities after graduation. I most look forward to using my own personal experiences as a parent and educator to encourage and strengthen caregivers as they support the abilities of young children entrusted to their care.

"I am grateful for the face to face collaboration I have had as a student to interact with fellow peers within my same field. I see my UAB experience as well rounded because of the unique professor and student interactions I have had in my course work. I am grateful to be a Blazer," - Ronda Cathy, Class of 2026. 🐉

04/16/2026
Big congratulations to these rockstar graduate students representing Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), a...
04/14/2026

Big congratulations to these rockstar graduate students representing Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) at their last night of class for Project TransTeam Evolution!

Who’s excited? 🌟💚💛



UAB Dept of Physical Therapy UAB Department of Occupational Therapy UAB School of Education and Human Sciences UAB Graduate School 💚💛🌟

The Early Intervention - Preschool Conference is in Birmingham this year!❤ Proposals due by Friday, April 10th--It's not...
04/09/2026

The Early Intervention - Preschool Conference is in Birmingham this year!❤ Proposals due by Friday, April 10th--It's not too late to submit! ❤

It's not too late! Proposal applications are due by the end of tomorrow, Friday, April 10th! Apply here: https://ucpconference.com/call-for-proposals/

Check it out! Here's the updated Inclusion Position Statement jointly developed by DEC and NAEYC! ❤ ✅https://www.faceboo...
04/09/2026

Check it out! Here's the updated Inclusion Position Statement jointly developed by DEC and NAEYC! ❤ ✅

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E7XUCpeGT/

Share Your Voice! Call for Input on the DEC/NAEYC Inclusion Position Statement Revisions

The Division for Early Childhood and The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are revising the 2009 Joint Position Statement on Early Childhood Inclusion to reflect current research and practice.
We’re now in the final phase of feedback and invite you to review the draft and share your input!

Your perspective will help ensure the statement reflects the needs of the field and supports inclusive practices for young children with disabilities.

Feedback is open through Monday, April 27th, 2026. Review the draft and complete the survey here: https://sbee.link/nmhx3ugwjd

Check out the latest video from this amazing program, Unless U! ❤
02/23/2026

Check out the latest video from this amazing program, Unless U! ❤

Support Unless U at: https://www.unlessu.org/giveA Film by The Unless U Family. Written and Produced by Music License: MB01HKPAVSNT5RL

Please share this information about this excellent preschool option in Alabama for children that will be four years old ...
01/15/2026

Please share this information about this excellent preschool option in Alabama for children that will be four years old by September 1. ❤️

Registration is OPEN for Alabama's First Class Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year! Visit children.alabama.gov to register.

Happiest of birthdays to our favorite PT, Billy Ronilo! 🎂🎶 UAB Dept of Physical Therapy UAB School of Health Profession...
01/13/2026

Happiest of birthdays to our favorite PT, Billy Ronilo! 🎂🎶
UAB Dept of Physical Therapy UAB School of Health Professions

Special day with these rockstars receiving their master’s degrees! They have excelled throughout their graduate programs...
12/14/2025

Special day with these rockstars receiving their master’s degrees! They have excelled throughout their graduate programs and we simply could not be prouder! 💚💛🧑‍🎓

UAB School of Education and Human Sciences Jessie Marie Hickey Jenna Luth Staab

On the last night of class for Fall Semester, we couldn’t be prouder of these amazing scholars representing Physical The...
12/02/2025

On the last night of class for Fall Semester, we couldn’t be prouder of these amazing scholars representing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Early Childhood Special Education. ⭐️💚💛

UAB School of Health Professions UAB Dept of Physical Therapy UAB Graduate School UAB School of Education and Human Sciences UAB Department of Occupational Therapy Jennifer L. Kilgo

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11/23/2025

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Supporting Families in Making Informed Decisions

A core principle of family-centered early intervention is helping families make informed and intentional choices. To strengthen family engagement in decision-making, consider using these practical, family-centered strategies. View the infographic to learn more.

Download Infographic PDFhttps://fipp.ncdhhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/Informed-Decision-Making-English-Infographic-UA.pdf

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The purpose of Project TransTeam is to provide an interprofessional model of personnel preparation to address the shortages of of well-prepared personnel representing multiple disciplines. The graduates will help meet the personnel needs in the field of early intervention/ early childhood special education that exist through the nation, and particularly in Alabama. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has developed an interprofessional preparation model that not only increases the quality of masters-level students, but enhances the diversity and quality of early intervention, early childhood, and related services personnel who are prepared to use methods shown to be effective through evidence-based practices. Project TransTeam Provides: A comprehensive early childhood special education (ECSE) program leading to licensure in ECSE; and A related services component in physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT). Please contact Dr. Jennifer Kilgo, the principal investigator, or other project faculty below. Project TransTeam Faculty: • Dr. Jennifer Kilgo, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (jkilgo@uab.edu) • Dr. Laura Vogtle, Occupational Therapy (lvogtle@uab.edu) • Mr. Billy Ronilo, Physical Therapy (Billy.Ronilo@rehab.alabama.gov) • Dr. Jerry Aldridge, General Early Childhood Education (jerrya680@gmail.com)