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IFSP Development, Review & Evaluation Procedures - NICHCY 2014 Module 5

Learn about the procedures for developing, reviewing, and evaluating an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children receiving early intervention services under Part C. Understand the purpose of the IFSP, who develops it, timelines for development and review, and requirements regarding the use of the family's native language.

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IFSP Development, Review & Evaluation Procedures - NICHCY 2014 Module 5

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  1. Development Review, Evaluation & Proceduresfor the of theIFSP Module 5 Produced by NICHCY, 2014

  2. Theme D | Individualized Family Service Plan Module 5 ~~~~~ Procedures for Development, Review, & Evaluation of the IFSP Every child receiving early intervention services under Part C must have an IFSP Module 7 ~~~~~ Meetings of the IFSP Team Module 6 ~~~~~ Contents of the IFSP

  3. In this module, you’ll learn: • Definition&purpose of the IFSP • Who develops the IFSP • Timelines for IFSP development and review • Procedures the lead agency must follow before scheduling an IFSP meeting • Requirements regarding the use of the family’s native language Produced by NICHCY, 2014

  4. Purpose of the IFSP The IFSP has two general purposes: • to set reasonable developmental goals for the infant or toddler with a disability; and • to state the services the early intervention program will coordinate & provide for the child (and his or her family)

  5. Who Develops the IFSP? • the parent(s) of the child • other family members *(if feasible) • an advocate or person outside the family * The IFSP Team! The team that develops the initial & annual IFSP includes… • the service coordinator • person(s) directly involved in conducting the evaluations & assessments • those who will be providing EI services to the child or family (as appropriate) *If requested by the parent

  6. Definition of “IFSP” at §303.20 Individualized family service plan or IFSP is… to an infant or toddler with a disability A written plan for providing early intervention services & to that child’s family

  7. Definition of “IFSP” continued According to IDEA, the IFSP must: • be based on the evaluation and assessment (as described in IDEA) • include specific content • be developed in keeping with specific IFSP procedures • be implemented as soon as possible after parental consent is given

  8. Timelines for IFSP Development & Review Meeting to Develop the IFSP Within the 45-day post-referral timeline Periodic Review of the IFSP Every 6 months, or more frequently if warranted or requested by family Meeting to Evaluate the IFSP At least annually

  9. Required Procedures for IFSP Meetings Lead agency and EI providers must: • Ensure meetings are conducted in settings & at times convenient to the family • Take steps as necessary to ensure that parents understand the proceedings of the IFSP meeting • Notify parents of the meeting

  10. Final Points about IFSP Procedures • Parents’ informed written consent must be obtained before EI services in the IFSP may be provided • The contents of the IFSP must be fully explained to parents • Lead agency may not use due process to challenge a parent’s refusal to provide consent • A copy of each evaluation, assessment, and IFSP must be provided to parents at no cost as soon as possible after each IFSP meeting

  11. Round-Up Time!

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