State Guidance and Resources on Remote Service Delivery and Distance Learning
Updated September 16, 2020, 8:46 AMWe will update this page on a daily basis with the latest guidance and information from state early childhood programs regarding remote service delivery and state responses to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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COVID-19: Tracking of State Laws and Regulations for Telepractice and Temporary Practice (ASHA)
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is compiling and updating state statutes, regulations, and state licensure boards and departments responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Updated versions of this document can be found alongside ASHA's database of state contacts and licensure information.
Guidance and Resources by State
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Minnesota
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
Arizona
- AZ Department of Education:
- AZ ECE Unit: Resources for Early Childhood Special Education During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- AZ Department of Economic Security: AzEIP serving children and families during Coronavirus (Covid19) Pandemic
- ECSE Guidance: Child Outcomes Data Collection and Reporting via TS GOLD
Arkansas
Colorado
- EI CO Response to COVID-19
- CDHS CDE Joint Guidance on Part C to B Activities During COVID-19
- CDHS CDE Joint Guidance on Hearing and Vision Screening During COVID-19 for Children Served Under IDEA, Parts C and B
- CDE Results Matter Guidance for Remote Learning in Preschool 2020-2021
- CDE: Preschool through 3rd Grade Office Hours Questions and Answers: COVID-19: Results Matter
- Training for EI Professionals on Telehealth
Connecticut
- CT Office Early Childhood: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Memo #5: Fiscal and Home Visit Guidance for Birth to Three and Home Visiting Providers
- Memo #11: Birth to Three Providers Fiscal and Home Visit Guidance
- Memo #14: Parent Fee Waiver and GAP
- CT State Department of Education: Professional Support Series for Families
- CT Birth to Three:
- CT Governor Lamont's Executive Order 70 Waiving Family Cost Participation Fees
- CT Medical Assistance Program Provider Bulletin 2020-16: Remote Early Intervention Treatment Services
- RESC Alliance Resources for Distance Learning
Delaware
Florida
- FL Department of Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- FL Office of Early Learning: Virtual Supports and Online Resources
- TATS: Links to Pages Related to COVID-19 Information
Idaho
- Virtual Early Intervention resources for Staff and Providers:
- Implementation Guidelines for State Staff and Contractors
- ITP Provider and Service Coordinator Checklist
- Talking Points for State Staff and Contractors
- Tips for Hosting a Webex Meeting
- Schedule a Webex Meeting Using Outlook
- Webex Best Practices and Basic Troubleshooting Steps
- Scheduling Webex Meetings for Telehealth Contractors
- Virtual Early Intervention resources for Families:
- ID Department of Education: Supporting Early Childhood Special Education Programs (619) during COVID-19 School Closures
- Idaho Training Clearinghouse: ID SESTA COVID-19 Resources
Illinois
- IL State Board of Education:
- Early Intervention Training Program:
- IL Early Learning Project: Learning at Home During Trying Times
Kansas
- KS State Department of Education:
- Guidance on Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the KS Special Education for Exceptional Children Act during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Continuous Learning Task Force Guidance (see page 46 on Tech Guidance)
- Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the KS Special Education for Exceptional Children Act during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Kansas Continuous Learning 2020
Louisiana
- LA Department of Education: Continuous Education for Students with Disabilities:
- Guidance for EarlySteps Evaluators for Stay-at Home – COVID 19
Minnesota
- MN Department of Education: COVID-19 Updates
- MN Department of Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- MN Department of Human Services (DHS)
- MN Centers of Excellence: Distance Learning Resources
New Mexico
- NM Public Education Department:
- NM Department of Health:
North Carolina
- NC Office of Early Learning: Remote Learning
- EC Processes: Points for Consideration During School Closure (Implementation of IEPs, IEP Team Meetings)
- NC Early Childhood Foundation: Equity During COVID-19
- NC Early Learning Network: NC Early Learning and Development Progressions: Birth to Five
Ohio
- OH Department of Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Ohio's Schools and Districts
- OH Early Intervention: COVID-19 Resources and Support
Oklahoma
Oregon
- OR Deparment of Education:
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
- TN Department of Education:
Texas
- TX Education Agency:
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
- WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:
West Virginia
- WV Department of Education: