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Developed by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center to promote the use of the DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education.
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This resource was developed by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center to promote the use of the DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education. Preview the checklist below. Click here to download the checkl
This publication provides guidance on gathering information with a family about their resources, priorities and concerns to inform the development of the individualized family service plan (IFSP) of supports and services for the child and family.
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Important Resources
Early Start Statutes & Regulations ("Blue Book")
Early Start Central Directory
Early Start Dictionary (coming soon)
Table of Contents
Early Start Links
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the lead agency for Part C early intervention in California.
California Department of Education (CDE) is DDS' partner agency in the implementation of Part C early intervention in California. CDE is lead agency for local educational agencies serving children with solely low incidence disabilities.
California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network (CEITAN) at WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention (CPEI) coordinates the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development in partnership and under contract with DDS.
