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Orientation Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Early Steps

Lesson 1 - Early Steps Foundation

Lesson 2 - Early Steps System Components

Lesson 3 - Early Steps System Components

Final Exam


Module 2: Early Steps Service Delivery System

Lesson 1 - Family-Centered Service Provision

Lesson 2 - Services in Everyday Routines, Activities and Places

Lesson 3 - Integrated Supports and Services

Final Exam


Module 3: Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP)

Presentation Outline

  • Introduction
  • Navigation Tutorial
  • What you will learn
  • Purpose and Philosophical Intent of IFSP
    • What is the purpose of IFSP?
    • IFSP Intent
    • Purpose of Early Intervention
  • IFSP Team Process
    • IFSP Team Process Diagram
    • IFSP Team
    • Primary Service Provider Flow
    • Early Intervention Changing Paradigm
  • What do you remember?
  • Required components of the IFSP
  • Do you remember?
  • IFSP Process and Timeline
    • IFSP Process and Timeline
    • 45-day Timline
    • Interim IFSP
    • Walk of Discovery
  • What did you learn?
  • Dr. Suess on IFSP
  • Summary
  • Additional Resources

Final Exam