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Early On ® Michigan Part C of IDEA

Early On ® Michigan Part C of IDEA. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Early On ® Michigan Part C of IDEA

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  1. Early On® MichiganPart C of IDEA

  2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a United States federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities. • Part C = birth to 3 years • Part B = 3 to 21 years

  3. Purpose of Part C • To enhance the development of infants and toddlers; • To reduce costs to our society; • To maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities; • To enhance the capacity of families…; • To enhance the capacity of states…

  4. Child & Family Outcomes Child Outcomes: % of infants/toddlers with IFSPs who demonstrate improved a.) Positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships) b.) Acquisition and use of knowledge/skills (including early language/communication) c.) Use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs Family Outcomes: % of families participating in Part C who report early intervention services have helped the family: a.) Know their rights b.) Effectively communicate child’s needs c.) Help children develop and learn

  5. What is Early On? • A statewide system of early intervention services mandated by federal legislation (Part C of IDEA) • Designed to help families find the social, health and educational services that will promote the development of their infants and toddlers with special needs

  6. What is Early On? • Based on partnerships between families and service providers and on collaboration among community agencies, organizations and private practitioners; • Emphasizes early identification and early services

  7. Structure of Part C in Michigan U.S. Congress IDEA US Dept. of Education Office of Special Education Programs Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) Michigan State Board of Education • Major Grantees: • Qualitative Compliance Information Project • Support to the Early On Field • MI Alliance for Families • The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan MI Dept. of Community Health MI Dept. of Human Services Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start Mental Health Public Health Local Service Areas/ Intermediate School Districts (56) Early On Coordinator Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

  8. Early On Services Are: • Strengths-based • Family Centered • Based on parent/professionalpartnerships • Based on interagency collaboration

  9. Eligibility for Early On Services • Any infant or toddler with an established condition (i.e., a physical or mental condition likely to lead to a delay) • Developmental Delay - Under 2 months of age: any delay - 2 to 36 months of age: 20% in one or more areas

  10. Categories of Established Conditions • Chromosomal Anomalies • Chronic Illnesses • Congenital Anomalies • Developmental Delay • Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders • Exposures Affecting Fetus • Hearing Deficiency • Infectious Conditions • Mental Health Conditions • Other Disorders/Diseases • Other Fetal/Placental Anomalies Eligibility Reference Bulletin

  11. Developmental Delay in one of more of the following categories: • Physical (including hearing and vision) • Gross and Fine Motor Development • Communication Development • Cognitive Development • Social/Emotional Development • Adaptive (self-help)

  12. Services Provided by Early On • Assistive Technology Services • Audiology Services • Family Training, Counseling & Home Visits • Health Services • Medical Services • Nursing Services • Nutrition Services • Occupational Therapy • Signed/Cued Language Services • Speech Therapy • Physical Therapy • Psychological Services • Special Instruction • Social Work • Service Coordination • Special Instruction • Transportation • Vision Services

  13. The Early On Process • A referral is made because there is a suspicion that a child may be showing a delay or have an established condition; • Contact is made with the family; • An interview with the family regarding their concerns, priorities and daily routines; • A multi-disciplinary developmental evaluation occurs.

  14. The Early On Process Eligibility is based on an established condition or an evaluation to determine if there is a 20% or greater developmental delay. A multi-disciplinary evaluation includes: • Use of an evaluation instrument • Developmental history • Identifying the child’s present level of functioning • Gathering information from other sources • Medical history, including results of a hearing & vision screening • Informed clinical opinion may be used independently

  15. The Early On Process • An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting takes place with the family. The IFSP meeting will include: • Results of the evaluation • Statements of the family’s resources, priorities and concerns • Measurable outcomes • Supports needed by the family • Early intervention services provided in the child’s natural environment and embedded in their daily routines

  16. Six-Month Review • Every six months, or sooner, the IFSP outcomes must be evaluated: • Has the outcome been met? • Does the outcome need to be changed? • Has there been progress made toward achieving the outcome? • Are new strategies needed? • Do services need to be more intense, less intense or stay the same?

  17. Annual IFSP • At least every 12 months a new IFSP is developed: • What is the child’s current level of development? • Are new outcomes needed? • Are new services to support the outcomes needed? • Have there been changes in the family? • Are there new concerns?

  18. Transition • Up to nine months but no later than ninety days before a child turns three years of age a transition planning meeting is held. • A Transition plan with steps and services is written. For those children also eligible for Special Education, a Transition conference must also be held. • The child successfully transitions to special education or to other community services.

  19. Clinton County RESAEarly On Training & Technical Assistance 13109 Schavey Rd., Suite 4 DeWitt, MI 48820 (866) 334-5437 www.eotta.ccresa.org This presentation was produced and distributed through an IDEA Mandated Activities Project for CCRESA EOT&TA, awarded by the Michigan Department of Education. Permission to reproduce granted.

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