1 2012 EHDI Conference Sharon S. Ringwalt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), Mid-South Regional Resource Center (MSRRC), and Temporary Assignment to CDC EHDI Team WHAT DIFFERENCE DO THEY MAKE? THE NEW PART C REGS AND EHDI 2/8/12
1 2012 EHDI Conference Sharon S. Ringwalt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), Mid-South Regional Resource Center.
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2012 EHDI ConferenceSharon S. Ringwalt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), Mid-South Regional Resource Center (MSRRC), and
Temporary Assignment to CDC EHDI Team
W H A T D I F F E R E N C E D O T H E Y M A K E ? T H E N E W P A R T C R E G S A N D E H D I
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NEW PART C REGULATIONS
Until September 2011, the IDEA 2004 federal statute had regulations for Part B
Part C regulations were from IDEA 1997; released in 1999
New Part C regulations released September 28, 2011
Became effective October 28, 2011; implementation by July 1, 2012
States must revise their policies and procedures to align with the new Regs
Many states currently are undergoing a period of public comment on their revised P & P
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PROCESS FOR NEW PART C REGULATIONS
Potential revisions to Part C regulations proposed in May 2007
The public had an opportunity to comment on the potential revisions
Public comments compiled
OSEP accepted or rejected comments; amended some potential regulations
OSEP released the new Part C regulations, with their comments on the comments, 9/28/11 - http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-09-28/pdf/2011-22783.pdf
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RESOURCES ON THE NEW REGULATIONS
OSEP webinar: Information, Implementation, and Implications: http://osep-part-c.tadnet.org/materials
YouTube video of Alexa Posny, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)on the major changes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4dwwRIumSA
CEC and ITCA’s side-by-side comparison of old and new regulations: http://dec-sped.org/PolicyAdvocacy/IDEA_Part_C_Changes
ASHA’s analysis: http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/Analysis-2011-IDEA-Part-C-Final-Regulations.pdf#search=%22Part%22
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PRE-REFERRAL, REFERRAL, AND POST-REFERRAL ACTIVITIES
Pre-referral Activities
Public Awareness Program (preparation & dissemination of materials)
Comprehensive Child Find System (components, and coordination efforts)
Referral Activities
Referral Procedures
At-risk Infants and Toddlers
Primary Referral Sources
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PRE-REFERRAL, REFERRAL, AND POST-REFERRAL
ACTIVITIES
Post-referral Activities
Post Referral 45-day Timeline & Exceptions
Screening
Evaluation of the Child
Assessment of the Child and Family
Determination of not eligible
Service Coordination Services
Development, Review, and Implementation of the IFSP
Model IFSP
Early Intervention Services
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TRANSITION
Transition Notification to the SEA and LEA
Transition Conference and Transition Plan
Transition Plan & Model IFSP
OSEP Checklist – Transition Agreements
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PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS, PARENT’S AND CHILDREN’S
CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Procedural Safeguards Overview
Parent’s right to consent & prior written notice, Surrogate parents
Confidentiality Rights: Right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information, Right to inspect and review records & general rules about transmission of records
Dispute Resolution Options: State Complaint Procedures, Mediation, & Due Process
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WHAT DO THESE MEAN FOR US?
EHDI Coordinators
Audiologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Other EI Providers
Children and Their Families
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PRE-REFERRAL PROCEDURES
Seven-day requirement
Comprehensive child-find system
Child Find Coordination with EHDI
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POST-REFERRAL PROCEDURES
Screening, Evaluation, & Assessment: Screening Procedures
Screening, Evaluation, & Assessment: Evaluation & Assessment of the Child and Family
Clarification of definitions: Evaluation & Assessment
Eligibility
At-risk infant or toddler
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INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN
Services in Natural Environment
EIS Providers
Transition Notification
Conference
Plan
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INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN
Assistive Technology
Native Language
Transportation and related costs
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-
MAIL [email protected].
OR VISIT THESE WEBSITES:
WWW.NECTAC.ORG OR HTTP://
WWW.CDC.GOV/NCBDDD/HEARINGLO
SS/INDEX.HTML
OR HTTP://
IDEA.ED.GOV/PART-C/SEARCH/NEW
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