Full course description
Summary
Natural Environments & Developmental Justification of Need provides information regarding the federal requirements for providing services in the child's natural environment. Illinois' processes and procedures to make changes to the frequency, intensity, or location of services on the Individualized Family Service Plan are also examined.
The following forms can be located within this training:
- The Natural Environments Developmental Justification Worksheet
- The Developmental Justification of Need to Change Frequency, Intensity or Location of Authorized Services Worksheet
- The CFC Justification to Change Frequency, Intensity or Location Form
EI Key Principles Addressed
- #1 Supporting Caregiver Capacity
- #2 Facilitating Active Participation
- #3 Collaborative Relationships
- #4 Intervention Linked to Specific IFSP Outcomes
- #5 Comprehensive Plans
- #6 Periodic Monitoring
- #7 Ongoing Communication
- #8 Quality Services
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Understand what consitutes a Natural Environment.
- Understand the Developmental Justification of Need Requirement.
Credit Hours
This event is approved for Early Intervention Contact Hours and State Licensure hours for Dietitian/Nutritionist (D/N), Counselor (LCPC), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Social Work (SW), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
EI Credits
- 1.0 Hours in the Area of Assessment
Authors
Early Intervention Training Program
EITP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Early Intervention to provide professional development to early interventionists serving children and families in the Illinois Early Intervention System. The mission of EITP is to develop a comprehensive system of personnel development that is regionalized, responsive, reflective of best practices in the field of early intervention. EITP serves to enhance the quality of services provided to infants, toddlers and their families through an effective and robust network of well-trained, well-supported early interventionists. More information about EITP can be found at https://eitp.education.illinois.edu
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