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Arizona Early Intervention Program IDEA 2011 Requirements -Procedural Safeguards Introduction-. Family Rights under IDEA, Part C. Families must be involved every step of the way Families must be involved in decision-making. What’s New. Confidentiality Notice to Parents
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Arizona Early Intervention ProgramIDEA 2011 Requirements-Procedural Safeguards Introduction-
Family Rights under IDEA, Part C • Families must be involved every step of the way • Families must be involved in decision-making
What’s New • Confidentiality • Notice to Parents • Early Intervention Records • Consent to Disclose Records • Destruction of Information • Parental Consent and Ability to Decline Services • Prior Written Notice • Identification of the Parent and Use of Surrogate Parents • Dispute Resolution Your partner for a stronger Arizona
Defining “Parent” • If the biological or adoptive parent is not available, the parent is determined in order of availability: • Relative or stepparent with whom the child lives • A foster parent • A guardian appointed for the child (cannot be an employee of DES or any State agency) • A surrogate parent Your partner for a stronger Arizona
What’s New (Surrogate Parent) Your partner for a stronger Arizona
Thank you! Questions?Submit to allazeip2@azdes.govFor more information: www.azdes.gov/azeip