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  • Resource Versions: SC Online: Section 7

    Feb 6, 2021 6:00 pmService Coordination

    These modules are available as a resource for those interested in learning more about "IFSP Development" 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:

    Please note: The run times below do not include the time to watch the videos linked in the modules.

     

    Introduction to the IFSP Meeting

    Module Name and Link

    Description

    Run Time

    Setting the Stage

    This course will review some activities that service coordinators will engage in to help set the stage for the IFSP meeting.

    5 min. 38 sec.

    The IFSP Meeting - Introduction to Bri

    This course will introduce you to a story about a little girl named Bri and her family who are developing an initial IFSP with their team.

    4 min. 45 sec.

    Video Example - Introduction to Bri

    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.

    4 min. 23 sec.

    Levels of Development

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    Module Name and Link

    Description

    Run Time

    Levels of Development - Part 1

    This course will continue to use a video example from Bri’s IFSP meeting as we review the important discussions that occur at an IFSP meeting around a child’s levels of development.  

    6 min. 28 sec.

    Levels of Development - Part 2

    This course will continue to use a video example from Bri’s IFSP meeting as we review the important discussions that occur at an IFSP meeting around a child’s levels of development. 

    5 min. 34 sec.

    Levels of Development - Part 3

    This course will continue to use a video example from Bri’s IFSP and will be the last video that specifically focuses on Bri’s levels of development.  

    8 min. 1 sec.

    Documenting Levels of Development

    This course will review how and where the levels of development are documented in the IFSP.

    9 min. 32 sec.

    Child Outcomes

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    Module Name and Link

    Description

    Run Time

    Introduction to Child Outcomes

    This course will continue with the development of an IFSP and will focus on IFSP meeting activities related to the child outcomes that are used to help measure the impact early intervention services have on children and families.

    11 min. 20 sec.

    Facilitation Tools

    This course will review some effective tools service coordinators use to help facilitate the team discussions around child outcomes

    8 min. 56 sec.

    Introduction to Child Outcomes 1 and 2

    This course will continue with our discussion of child outcomes and will specifically focus on the first two child outcomes that are reviewed at the IFSP meeting.

    6 min. 24 sec.

    Reflection on Child Outcomes 1 and 2

    This course will continue to focus on the first two child outcomes and that are reviewed at the IFSP meeting.

    10 min. 10 sec.

    Child Outcomes 3

    This course will continue with our review of child outcomes specifically focusing on the third and final child outcome that is reviewed at the IFSP meeting.

    7 min. 37 sec.

    Child Outcomes - Building Consensus

    This course will review some important concepts for building team consensus around the three child outcomes.

    10 min. 42 sec.

    Documenting Child Outcomes

    This course will review when and where service coordinators complete and document the measurements for the three required child outcomes for all children participating in early intervention.

    7 min. 51 sec.

    Entering Child Outcomes Data

    This course will review the steps for documenting child outcome data in the Vstone electronic data system.

    8 min. 38 sec.

    IFSP Outcomes

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    Module Name and Link

    Description

    Run Time

    Family-Centered Functional Outcomes

    This course will begin to review the IFSP outcomes that are developed jointly after the child outcome ratings have been established by the IFSP team.

    8 min. 33 sec.

    Developing IFSP Outcomes

    This course will review facilitation strategies service coordinators may use to facilitate team discussion as they work together to develop family-centered functional outcomes as well as an example of what this discussion might look like.

    8 min. 27 sec.

    Strategies to Achieve IFSP Outcomes

    This course will review the importance of identifying effective strategies that will help achieve IFSP outcomes written at the IFSP meeting.

    4 min. 59 sec.

    Considering Resources and Supports

    This course will continue reviewing the process for developing outcomes and strategies and provide an illustration for how the team may bridge this discussion into the consideration of both EI and Non-EI resources and supports that may help the child and family achieve the IFSP outcomes developed by the team.

    5 min. 57 sec.

    Documenting IFSP Outcomes

    This course will review the steps for documenting IFSP outcomes on the outcomes page of the IFSP.

    7 min. 4 sec.

    Service Plan

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    Module Name and Link

    Description

    Run Time

    Determining the Service Plan

    This course will review how the service plan is determined with the family-centered functional outcomes guiding the way.


    10 min. 18 sec.

    Intensity, Frequency, and Duration

    This course will review how the intensity, frequency, and duration is established by the IFSP team as the service plan is developed.

    14 min. 54 sec.

    Place of Service

    This course will review how the place of service or location of early intervention supports and services, is determined by the IFSP team as the service plan is developed.

    12 min. 33 sec.

    Documenting the Service Plan

    This course will review activities related to documentation on the service plan including how and where the agreed-upon services are documented on the IFSP.

    9 min. 26 sec.

    IFSP Meeting Essentials

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    Module Name and Link

    Description

    Run Time

    IFSP Meeting Authorizations

    This course will review the IFSP meeting authorizations that are issued when the IFSP is developed.

    10 min. 46 sec.

    Required Forms and Consents

    This course will review the required forms and consents that service coordinators review with families when the IFSP is developed.

    7 min. 19 sec.

    Self-Preservation and CFC Supports

    This course will review some tips for self-preservation and supports that can help you as you reflect on completed IFSP meetings.

    4 min. 41 sec.

    IFSP Reports and Documentation

    This course will review the reports that are run after the IFSP meeting has concluded and post IFSP documentation activities.

    7 min. 43 sec.

    Closing Summary

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    Module Name and Link

    Description

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    Section 7 Closing

    This course contains closing activities for Section 7 of Service Coordination Online.

    1 min. 38 sec.