Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois

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To view all resources for SC Online training, please visit http://go.illinois.edu/SCOnlineResources

• Bri Videos
• *NEW* Developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Packet
• Module 1 - Intro to IFSP Meeting
• Module 2 - Levels of  Development
• Module 3 - Child Outcomes
• Module 4 - IFSP Outcomes
• Module 5 - Service Plan
• Module 6 - IFSP Meeting Essentials
• CFC Forms from CFC Procedure Manual

Module 1 - Introduction to IFSP Meeting

1. Early Intervention Approved Evaluation and Assessment Instruments from IDHS
2. Bri Video - Chapter 1 Introductions & Family Priorities

Module 2 - Levels of Development

1. Bri Video - Chapter 2 Part 1 Levels of Development - Communication
2. Bri Video - Chapter 2 Part 2 Levels of Development - Cognitive & Self-Help
3. Bri Video - Chapter 2 Part 3 Levels of Development - Motor & Social

Module 3 - Child Outcomes

1. EITP Resource Page on Child Outcomes
2. Child Outcomes Summary resources from the EITP Resource page on Child Outcomes
   1. Instructions on the Use of the COSF (pdf)
   2. Discussion Prompts for Child Outcomes (pdf)
   3. Decision Tree without Numbers (pdf) and the related 
   4. Decision Tree with Expanded Descriptors (pdf)
3. Provider Handbook section on Child Outcomes
4. CFC Procedure Manual  section on Child Outcomes

Module 4 - IFSP Outcomes

1. Tips and Techniques for Developing Practice Based IFSP Outcomes (PDF) Alternate link at EITP IFSP resource page
2. Bri Video - Chapter 4.1 Family Centered Functional Outcomes
3. Bri Video - Chapter 4.2 Family Centered Functional Outcomes
4. Bri Video - Chapter 4.3 Family Centered Functional Outcomes
5. Why is the Natural Environment so Important? (PDF)
6. DEC Recommended Practices with Examples

Additional resources from PPTs:

• NEW! Developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Packet from EITP
• IFSP Resources from EITP
• IFSP Process Overview from ECTA Center 
• Virginia’s Resource: http://www.infantva.org/documents/pr-WritingGoals.pdf
• “Guidelines for Writing Family Centered Functional Outcomes” http://www.infantva.org/documents/pr-WritingGoals.pdf
• KITS resource: http://kskits.org/ta/Packets/WritingFamily_GuidedPDF/Writing_2009.pdf
• Additional KITS resources: http://kskits.org/ta/Packets/WritingFamily_GuidedIFSP.shtml
• EITP Natural Environments website
• Why is the Natural Environment so Important? (PDF) https://illinois.edu/blog/files/6039/114597/4619.pdf
• DEC RP’s with Examples - look under "Environments": https://divisionearlychildhood.egnyte.com/dl/v7NSuEwqYX
• EITP Online Training registration for "Natural Environments and Developmental Justification of Need"
• IFSP Instructions from CFC Procedure Manual: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=75510
• Developmental Justification of Need Guidelines: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27896/documents/2015EIManual/22.DEVJUSTGUIDENFORMS.pdf
• Developmental Justification to Change Frequency, Intensity, and/or Location of Authorized Services Worksheet (Word doc, editable)

Module 5 - Service Plan

1.  Bri Video - Chapter 5 Service Plan

Additional resources from PPTs:

• CFC Procedure Manual
• EITP Online Training registration for "Natural Environments and Developmental Justification of Need"
• Natural environments resource page
• NEW!Developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Packet

Module 6 - IFSP Meeting Essentials

• NEW! IFSP Sample Agendas
• NEW! Developing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Packet

 Additional resources from PPTs:

• Family Rights in Early Intervention
• Family Fee resource page
• Taking Care of Yourself
• Documentation for Service Coordinators

CFC Forms (pdfs) from CFC Procedure Manual: