State Guidance on Tele-Intervention and Distance Learning
Updated April 8, 2020, 8:31 AM: We will update this page on a daily basis with the latest guidance and information from state early childhood programs regarding tele-intervention, distance learning, and also state responses to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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.
Arizona
- Arizona Department of Education:
- Arizona ECE Unit: Resources for Early Childhood Special Education During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Arizona Department of Economic Security: AzEIP serving children and families during Coronavirus (Covid19) Pandemic
Arkansas
Colorado
- EI Colorodo Response to COVID-19
- CDHS CDE Joint Guidance on Part C to B Activities During COVID-19
- CDE: Preschool through 3rd Grade Office Hours Questions and Answers: COVID-19: Results Matter
Connecticut
- Connecticut 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
- Connecticut State Department of Education: Professional Support Series for Families
- Connecticut Birth to Three:
- Connecticut Governor Lamont's Executive Order 70 Waiving Family Cost Participation Fees
- Connecticut Medical Assistance Program Provider Bulletin 2020-16: Remote Early Intervention Treatment Services
- RESC Alliance Resources for Distance Learning
Delaware
Florida
- Florida Department of Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 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:
- Idaho Department of Education: Supporting Early Childhood Special Education Programs (619) during COVID-19 School Closures
- Idaho Training Clearinghouse: Idaho SESTA COVID-19 Resources
Illinois
- Illinois State Board of Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources
- Illinois State Board of Education: Remote Learning Recommendations During COVID-19 Emergency
- Illinois Early Learning Project: Learning at Home During Trying Times
Kansas
- Kansas State Department of Education:
- Guidance on Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Kansas Special Education for Exceptional Children Act during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Continuous Learning Task Force Guidance (see page 53 on Tech Guidance)
- Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Kansas Special Education for Exceptional Children Act during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Kanses Continuous Learning 2020
Louisiana
- Louisiana Department of Education: Continuous Education for Students with Disabilities:
Minnesota
- Minnesota Department of Education: COVID-19 Updates
- Minnesota Department of Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Minnesota Centers of Excellence: Distance Learning Resources
New Mexico
- New Mexico Public Education Department:
North Carolina
- North Carolina 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
Ohio
- Ohio Department of Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Ohio's Schools and Districts
- Ohio Early Intervention: COVID-19 Resources and Support
Oregon
- Oregon Deparment of Education:
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Texas
- Texas Education Agency:
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: