What students are served under IDEA Part C?
Children who have or are at risk of developing a disability, from birth to age 3, are served
under IDEA Part C.
under IDEA Part C.
What is an IFSP?
An IFSP stands for Individual Family Service Plan. This plan is for children from birth to
age 3 to have access to early intervention and related services. Once the child is school
age (3 to 22) he or she is provided with an IEP. The IFSP includes much of the same
information as found in an IEP: including the child's current levels and needs, family
information, goals, when where and how long services will be provided, who will provide
services, who will pay, transition plan, etc. Different from the IEP, an IFSP includes the
family's needs, services are provided in the child's natural environment, and is typically
reviewed every 6 months.
age 3 to have access to early intervention and related services. Once the child is school
age (3 to 22) he or she is provided with an IEP. The IFSP includes much of the same
information as found in an IEP: including the child's current levels and needs, family
information, goals, when where and how long services will be provided, who will provide
services, who will pay, transition plan, etc. Different from the IEP, an IFSP includes the
family's needs, services are provided in the child's natural environment, and is typically
reviewed every 6 months.
What is important to remember when thinking about EC and
AT?
When thinking about Early Childcare and AT it is important to remember the power of early
intervention. The sooner a child receives the services he or she needs, the better! A child
who receives services before school is far more likely to meet expected development and
achievement levels more quickly than a child who receives services later on.
intervention. The sooner a child receives the services he or she needs, the better! A child
who receives services before school is far more likely to meet expected development and
achievement levels more quickly than a child who receives services later on.
Find a tool that is age appropriate for Early Childhood AT.
Timers
Timers that are large, visually appealing, and have audio can
be great tools in the early childhood classroom.
They allow students to see how much longer they have to complete an activity (playing a game, engaging in a center, eating snack or lunch, etc.).
By doing this, timers ease the transition process and alleviate anxiety.
This tool is also great for teaching them time management early on, a skill they will need throughout life.
Implementation:
- Choose a timer that fits your need. Will it be used for the whole class or an individual student? Consider the needs of all of your students who will be utilizing the timer.
- Introduce the timer to the group of students who will be using it as well as other staff members working with the children.
- Model its use.
- Periodically check to see that the chosen timer is being effective.
This site has many different timers that can be displayed on the screen or computer.
This link has an excellent selection of different timers that can be used in the
classroom based on individual and group need. The site also lists the cost and where
to purchase each timer.
