These modules are available as a resource for those interested in learning more about "IFSP Prep and Meeting Facilitation" related to early intervention services in Illinois. These modules are part of the "Service Coordination Online" training sponsored by the Early Intervention Training Program. To view all resources for SC Online training, please visit https://go.illinois.edu/SCOnlineResources
NOTE: VIEWING THESE RESOURCE MODULES WILL NOT FULFILL ILLINOIS EI CREDIT/ CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT. To receive Illinois EI credit, you must register and participate in the "Service Coordination Online" training by visiting the EITP Online Training Calendar.
Modules:
Preparing for IFSP Meeting
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| Module Name and Link |
Description |
Run Time |
| Purpose of the IFSP Meeting |
This course will review the purpose of an IFSP meeting including what the federal law says about the meeting, timelines for when it needs to be completed by, and who should participate in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan. |
7 min. 12 sec. |
| The IFSP Document |
This course will review the what is included in the IFSP document, with whom it is shared with and where it is stored. |
14 min. 58 sec. |
| Preparing for the IFSP Meeting |
This course will begin to review the preparatory activities that are completed prior to an IFSP meeting including the scheduling of the meeting, preparing families and multi-disciplinary evaluation/assessment team for the meeting and activities pertaining to documenting eligibility. |
12 min. 51 sec. |
| IFSP Document & Consent Prep |
This course will review the preparatory activities that can be completed prior to an IFSP meeting with regards to the IFSP document and required consent forms. |
9 min. 41 sec. |
| Insurance & Fee Prep Activities |
This course will review the preparatory activities that can be completed prior to an IFSP meeting with regards to the fund sources for early intervention. This includes any follow up activities that might be required as it pertains to the use of a family’s private insurance plan for early intervention services and reminders about what is needed to document the family participation fee. |
11 min. 21 sec. |
Meeting Facilitation
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| Module Name and Link |
Description |
Run Time |
| Defining Facilitation |
This course will review what it means to be a facilitator and the role of the service coordinator as an IFSP meeting facilitator. |
6 min. 42 sec. |
| Roles of a Facilitator |
This course will review some of the important roles that a facilitator fulfills. |
9 min. 23 sec. |
| Facilitating Teaming |
This course will review some strategies for facilitating team members with various personality traits. |
9 min. 28 sec. |
| Facilitation Tips |
This course will discuss some facilitation tips for a smooth and effective IFSP meeting. |
11 min. 54 sec. |
| Overcoming Facilitation Barriers |
This course will cover strategies for overcoming barriers you may encounter as a meeting facilitator. |
13 min. 8 sec. |
Working with Interpreters and Translators
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| Module Name and Link |
Description |
Run Time |
| Working with Interpreters & Translators |
This course will focus on strategies to consider when working with an interpreter and/or translator as you prepare for an IFSP meeting. |
6 min. 47 sec. |
| Role of Interpreters & Translators |
This course will review the role of an interpreter and translator in early intervention. |
10 min. 50 sec. |
| Strategies for Working with Interpreters |
This course will review some tips and strategies for working with interpreters in the early intervention system. |
14 min. 37 sec. |
Closing Summary
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| Module Name and Link |
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| Section 6 Closing |
This course contains closing activities for Section 6 of Service Coordination Online. |
1 min. 30 sec. |
