Early Identification and Part C Eligibility (2010)
Sessions
- Characteristics of Children Served in Part C
- Rigorous Definitions of Developmental Delay
- Valid Use of Clinical Judgment (Informed Opinion) for Early Intervention Eligibility
- Streamlining Eligibility Determination for Part C Early Intervention
Session 1: Characteristics of Children Served in Part C
February 17, 2010
Presenter: Kathy Hebbeler, SRI International
National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (NEILS) data show the characteristics of children in EI compared to the general population. State-reported data (under Section 618 of IDEA) show substantial state variation in percentage of population served that is not just a function of the state definition.
Session Resources
- Streaming Presentation (31 minutes)
- Presentation File
- Questions and Answers
- Part C Annual Performance Indicator 5: Percent of infants and toddlers birth to one with IFSPs compared to: a) other States with similar eligibility definitions; and b) National data (2009)
- Part C Annual Performance Indicator 6: Percent of infants and toddlers birth to 3 with IFSPs compared to: a) other States with similar eligibility definitions; and b) National data (2009)
- State and Jurisdictional Eligibility Definitions for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Under IDEA (2006)
Session 2: Rigorous Definitions of Developmental Delay
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Presenter: Steve Rosenberg, University of Colorado Denver and Duan Zhang, University of Denver
This webinar explores the finding that current eligibility definitions used by states and jurisdictions make many more children likely to be Part C eligible than the system serves. It is important for states to adopt definitions that are clear, reliable and which make eligible only the children the state intends to serve.
Session Resources
- Streaming Presentation (19 minutes)
- Presentation File
- Questions and Answers
- Rosenberg, S., Zhang, D. and Robinson, C. (2008). Prevalence of developmental delays and participation in early intervention services for young children. Pediatrics, 121, e1503-e1509.
Session 3: Valid Use of Clinical Judgment (Informed Opinion) for Early Intervention Eligibility
Monday, April 12, 2010
Presenter: Steve Bagnato and Eileen McKeating-Esterle, Children's Hospital / University of Pittsburgh
Informed opinion should be used when conventional testing is inappropriate or fails to determine eligibility as needed. This webinar provides an operational definition and step-by-step methodology to guide professionals and parents in producing reliable, valid, sensible, and useful decisions using their informed opinions.
Session Resources
- Streaming Presentation (45 minutes)
- Presentation File
- Questions and Answers
- Authentic and Evidence-based Instruments for Informed Opinion
- Reference List
- Bagnato, S.J. (2006). Formalizing informed clinical opinion assessment procedures is more likely to yield accurate results. Endpoints, 2(3).
Session 4: Streamlining Eligibility Determination for Part C Early Intervention
Monday, May 10, 2010
Presenter: Carl Dunst, The Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute
This webinar describes the procedures for developing guidelines for simplifying eligibility determination for participation in Part C early intervention.