NOTE: VIEWING THESE RESOURCE MODULES WILL NOT FULFILL YOUR ONLINE SYSTEM OVERVIEW REQUIREMENT.
The following modules are being made available as a resource to individuals wanting to find out more information about the components of the Early Intervention System in Illinois. These modules are archives from the Online System Overview training retired in January 2026. Visit our current Online System Overview registration page to learn more about or register for the new version.
Section 1
Running time: 12:49
This module reviews the foundation of the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) System, including the vision, mission, and rules and laws which govern the system.
- Understand the foundation for early intervention services in Illinois.
- Understand the leadership structure of the IL Early Intervention(EI) system
- Understand Illinois’ vision for early intervention.
- Understand the laws, rules, and procedures which govern the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) system.
Running time: 3:42
This module reviews the entities that make up the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) system.
- Understand the entities contracted through the Lead Agency and their respective functions (IL EI Training Program, Local Interagency Council, IL Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse, Provider Connections, Central Billing Office, EI Monitoring Program)
Running time: 4:13
This module reviews the Service Coordination Model in the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) system.
- Understand the structure and function of the Child & Family Connections(CFC) office
- Understand individual roles and their function within the CFC Office (Program Manager, Service Coordinator, Parent Liaison, Social-Emotional Specialist, LIC Coord)
Running time: 21:14
This module reviews some of the collaborative agencies and programs related to the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) system.
- Understand the breadth of local and state entities available to support families (DSCC, EI Providers, Hearing and Vision Connections, & ALL Kids).
- Understand the function of many of the local and state entities highlighted.
- Understand the collaborative relationship of these entities with the Illinois EI System.
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Running time: 25:24
This module reviews processes for receiving and renewing credentialing in the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) system, as well as finding opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Understand the processes involved in applying for credentials and renewing credentials in the Illinois EI system.
- Know the contacts and policies around credentialing and billing in the Illinois EI system.
- Increase awareness of the ongoing training opportunities and professional development requirements for credentialing in the Illinois EI system.
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Running time: 15:48
This module will provide an overview of the four most frequently utilized services in Illinois’ early intervention system. They include developmental therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
- Further examine the focus/philosophy of early intervention services in Illinois.
- Begin to understand the breadth of services available as part of the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role and function of each of the 4 most frequently utilized services in Illinois (ST, DT, OT, and PT).
- Understand the billable activities, the family fee, and insurance status, and qualified staff for each of the 4 most frequently utilized services in Illinois (ST, DT, OT, and PT).
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Running time: 17:57
This module will review the services of Assistive Technology, Audiology/Aural Rehabilitation, and Family Training & Support.
- Continue to deepen understanding of the breadth of services available as part of the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role and function of each of the following EI services -Assistive Technology, Audiology/Aural Rehabilitation, and Family Training and Support.
- Understand the billable activities, the family fee and insurance status, and qualified staff for each of the following services - Assistive Technology, Audiology/Aural Rehabilitation, and Family Training and Support.
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Running time: 23:07
This Module will review the remaining ‘12 to remember ‘including health consultation, medical services, nursing, nutrition, psychological and other counseling services, social work and other counseling services, transportation, and finally vision services as they relate to children in early intervention.
- Continue to deepen understanding of the breadth of services available as part of the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role and function of each of the following EI services –Health Consultation, Medical Diagnostics, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and other Counseling Services, Social Work and other Counseling Services, Transportation and Vision.
- Understand the billable activities, the family fee and insurance status, and qualified staff for each of the following services - Health Consultation, Medical Diagnostics, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and other Counseling Services, Social Work and other Counseling Services, Transportation and Vision.
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Section 2
Running time: 17:02
This module will take a look at the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)Principles and examine how those principles support the caring connection between families and providers.
- Understand the Illinois Early Intervention principles which inform and guide the services and supports available through the early intervention system.
- Understand the philosophy of Relationship Based Practices.
- Understand the history, intent, and support for Illinois’ Social-Emotional Capacity Building Effort.
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Running time: 19:28
This module will review the process a family goes through when they are first referred to the system. This will include a review of procedural safeguards.
- Understand the goals and process of Child Find and Referral to the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) System.
- Understand the process and function of the Intake in the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role of the Service Coordinator in the Intake process.
- Understand family rights and procedural safeguards in the Illinois Early Intervention System.
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Running time: 15:40
This module provides an overview of eligibility in Illinois' Early Intervention System and offers clarification to common misconceptions about eligibility. Strategies for determining eligibility are also presented.
- Understand the role that family priorities and concerns play in the process of intake and preparation for evaluation/assessment.
- Understand the eligibility requirements as set forth by the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role of the Service Coordinator and Providers in the eligibility determination process.
- Understand the procedures related to the annual re-determination of eligibility.
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Running time: 17:39
This module will take providers through the process that children and families encounter when they are evaluated in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) System.
- Understand the terms – “evaluation”, “assessment”, and “global assessment”.
- Understand the goals of the eligibility determination process.
- Understand the decision-making process around convening an evaluation/assessment team.
- Understand the minimum qualifications for the evaluator credential.
- Understand the process of preparing for evaluation, including the importance of historical information review.
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Running time: 26:51
This module reviews the Illinois EI Report Format, including required elements of the report, related policies, and procedures, and will provide examples and strategies to support early interventionists in crafting high-quality early intervention reports.
- Understand the process of and responsibilities associated with sharing information with families in the early intervention system.
- Understand the goals of sharing information with families and team members.
- Review the DHS required report format and gain a better understanding of the essential components of the written report.
- Recognize high quality written reports.
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Section 3
Running time: 14:01
The module will cover the components contained in the IFSP document as well as the basic structure and agenda for the IFSP team meeting.
- Understand the process of developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) in Illinois.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of all IFSP team members.
- Understand the individual components of the IFSP document.
- Understand the procedural safeguards for the family related to IFSP Development.
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Running time: 13:56
This module takes a closer look at Child Outcomes as part of the development of the IFSP. This module also includes an interactive animation related to child outcomes. It introduces the concept of the OSEP required child outcomes that all states need to collect and report data on in order to measure the impact EI has on the children and families we serve. Also discussed is the history of accountability in the field of early intervention and outlined the timeline of events that led to the implementation of national data collection on the required child outcomes.
- Understand the rationale behind implementing the Child Outcome Measures in Illinois.
- Understand the 3 Statewide Required Child Outcomes.
- Understand the rating scale and associated descriptors for the Child Outcomes.
- Understand the process of consensus-building around Child Outcomes.
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Running time: 14:17
This module expands on the Child Outcomes discussion from the previous module. It discusses the process that the parent-professional teams will participate in to determine a particular child’s status or rating on each of the outcomes as well as how to document progress over the course of the child’s time in the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the benefits of the child outcomes process as it relates to families
- Explain to families the benefits, process, and rationale for determining child outcomes and progress
- Become familiar with "questions to consider" when having discussions with families about child outcomes
- Know the process and tools used for determining a rating
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Running time: 14:44
This module further examines the importance of family concerns and priorities in guiding a family’s early intervention journey.
- Understand the importance and role that family concerns and priorities play as a guiding factor in intervention planning.
- Examine the differences between family priorities and provider priorities.
- Understanding the process and importance of developing family-centered functional outcomes.
- Understanding the roles of all team members in working together to develop family-centered functional outcomes.
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Running time: 13:11
This training module will discuss the plan of services that teams develop to support the family in meeting the outcomes they have developed for their child and themselves. Topics include: who will provide the services; where the services will take place; when and how often the services will happen; and how the services will be implemented.
- Understand the process of service plan development related to the identified family priorities, family-centered functional outcomes, and strategies developed by the IFSP team.
- Further examine considerations for intervention planning.
- Examine the concept of Natural Learning Environments and requirements for IFSP planning.
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Running time: 27:18
This training module walks through the models of service delivery, non-billable activities, authorizations, IFSP development time, the role of associate-level providers, and will offer an introduction to financial information.
- Examine the models of service delivery available in the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Understand the process of initiating early intervention services after the IFSP meeting.
- Understand the role and function of the service authorization in early intervention.
- Examine billable and non-billable activities.
- Understand the role and supervision requirements of associate-level providers in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) system.
- Understand the financial resources utilized in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) system.
- Review a basic description of the family fee in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) system.
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Running time: 20:47
This training module will walk through the implementation of the IFSP. Basic tips for getting started with families and common assumptions are also introduced.
- Understand the role of all team members in the process of implementing the IFSP.
- Review tips for initiating and implementing the IFSP.
- Understand the requirements for and the goals of reviewing the IFSP.
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Running time: 23:51
This module will provide information on modifying the IFSP as well as review procedures for annual IFSP reviews.
- Understand the required procedures and the role of the IFSP team in making modifications to an existing IFSP.
- Understand the requirements for direct service reports.
- Understand the requirements for Annual IFSP reviews.
- Understand the use of IFSP extensions in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) system.
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Section 4
This section will provide an overview of billing and insurance use in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) system.
- Understand the rationale behind billing insurance for early intervention services.
- Understand the requirements for billing insurance in Illinois.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of all team members.
- Examine important exceptions to billing insurance.
- Understand claim submission for Illinois EI.
- Recognize the importance of documentation in Illinois EI as it relates to billing and insurance.
Running time: 6 min. 22 sec.
This module contains an overview of the process for billing insurance as a provider in the Illinois early intervention system. It also provides an overview of the Central Billing Office (CBO) and information about the EI services subject to Family Fees and billable to insurance.
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Running time: 6 min. 38 sec.
This module reviews the requirements for billing when families have private insurance.
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Running time: 14 min. 26 sec.
This modules covers the key roles and responsibilities of the Child & Family Connections office (CFC), providers, families and the Central Billing Office (CBO) in Illinois EI billing and insurance.
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Running time: 10 min. 53 sec.
This module identifies and defines insurance billing terminology associated with Illinois EI. It also reviews the insurance verification process and flowchart.
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Running time: 14 min. 53 sec.
This module provides an overview of preparing claims and identifies resources for billing support.
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Running time: 8 min. 11 sec.
This module reviews special circumstances, such as pre-billing waivers and insurance exemptions.
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Running time: 8 min. 58 sec.
This module provides information about documentation requirements, maintaining EI records, daily documentation and insurance documentation.
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Running time: 2 min. 42 sec.
This module provides a review of Illinois EI billing and insurance, along with tips and resources.
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Section 5
Running time: 13:50
This module provides an overview of the Transition from Illinois Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education Services at the local education agency (LEA). It also discusses the goals of transition.
- Recognize the purpose of and differences in Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Understand the goals of transition.
- Understand the process for initiating transition and the first steps involved.
- Understand the purpose and participants involved in the transition conference.
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Running time: 9:15
This module discusses the options for transition and eligibility for special education services.
- Understand the options available to children and families once they leave the EI system.
- Understand the process for determining eligibility for special education services in Illinois.
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Running time: 23:24
This module reviews the roles and responsibilities of the service coordinator, provider, parent liaison, family, and school district in the transition process.
- Understand the responsibilities of all team members in the transition process.
- Identify the roles of the key members in the transition process.
- Recognize the importance of supporting families throughout the transition process.
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Running time: 5:04
This module covers the required timelines associated with the transition process in Illinois from Part C to Part B.
- Understand how to handle the transition for children referred 46-90 days before 3rd birthday.
- Understand how to handle the transition for children referred 45 days or less before 3rd birthday
- Recognize exceptional circumstances in the transition process.
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Closing
Running time: 3:20
This brief closing module wraps up the training and provides additional resources.
