Resources for the Overview of Illinois Extended Services training.
Training Description
This two-hour session will provide Early Intervention professionals with a comprehensive understanding of IL Early Intervention Extended Services (EIES), including eligibility criteria and key considerations for families navigating this transition. Participants will explore strategies to support families in making informed decisions related to IL early intervention transition and extended services. Using a family-centered approach, this session will highlight ways to continue addressing Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes with a focus on strengthening caregiver capacities as families prepare to shift to school-based services. Through discussions and reflection, participants will review strategies to utilize a team approach honoring family voice to foster a smooth and supportive transition process that prioritizes each child and family’s unique needs.
Objectives:
- Understand IL Early Intervention Extended Services, including eligibility criteria, continuation of services, and a smooth transition.
- Explore strategies to guide families in making informed decisions about Illinois Early Intervention transition.
- Identify family-centered practices to address IFSP outcomes and enhance caregiver capacities during EI Extended Services and the shift from Early Intervention to Early Childhood services.
- Review responsive teaming strategies for collaboration, and strengthening partnerships between EI teams, early childhood teams, and families to ensure a supportive transition process.
Resources from Session
The following resources are from the session in order of how they appear:
Additional Resources
To learn more about Outcomes for children and families, please visit the following:
To learn more about Family-Centered Practices, please visit our Family-Centered Practices page.
To learn more about transition and Part B services, please visit the following:
Reminder: Children and families can exit EI at any time. If the family chooses not to seek Part B services, the EI Team supports them by providing community resources outside the EI system
