The "Resources" section of this site contains a culmination of state and national resources on a variety of topics specific to early intervention. Each topic title is a link to a resource page that provides additional information related to that particular topic.
- Acronyms & EI Terminology
- All Kids
- Assistive Technology
- Autism
- Billing & Documentation
- Child & Family Connections (CFC)
- Child Development
- Child Outcomes
- Cultural & Linguistic Diversity
- Down Syndrome
- Evaluation/Assessment & Eligibility
- Family Fees
- Family Resources
- Family Rights
- Hearing & Vision
- HIPAA
- IFSP
- Illinois Resources
- Interpreters/Translators
- Mandated Reporting
- Medically Fragile
- Natural Environments
- Principles of Early Intervention
- Professional Associations
- Recipes for Success
- Rules & Regulations
- Social Emotional Resources
- Success Stories
- Training Opportunities
- Transition
- Websites
Acronyms & EI Terminology provides a variety of resources related to common acronyms, terminology, and definitions used in early intervention.
All Kids provides resources related to Healthcare for All Kids including a link to the All Kids website, an All Kids presentation, and All Kids training information.
Assistive Technology provides a variety of resources including information on obtaining and implementing assistive technology, assistive technology equipment and billing codes, assistive technology equipment programs, and other resources related to assistive technology.
Autism provides links to a variety of national and local resources related to Autism.
Billing & Documentation resources include information on billing and documentation requirements, billing insurance, service descriptions, billing codes and rates, non-billable activities, authorizations, recordkeeping, and more.
Resources include a link to the Child and Family Connections Procedure Manual, links to learn more about the CFC Consultative & Support Services such as Parent Liaisons and Local Interagency Council Coordinators, and the contact information for all 25 CFC offices.
Child Development links to national resources that provide a wealth of information related to child development such as birth to three developmental milestones and brain development.
Resources include links to national resources, online training modules, and tools to support teams with the child outcomes measure.
Resources to support effective and appropriate intervention practices when working with children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Links to a variety of national resources that provide information and resources specific to Down Syndrome. Resources include developmental resources and facts about Down Syndrome.
Resources include information on eligibility criteria, approved assessment instruments, informed clinical opinion, evaluation authorizations, tools for identifying family priorities, and online training resource modules.
Resources include policies and procedures for family fees, a questions and answers document, and a sample fee invoice.
Numerous links to national resources that can assist early intervention professionals in their efforts to support and partner with the families they serve.
Information as it relates to the family's role in early intervention and rights in both early intervention and special education.
Resources to support early intervention professionals serving children who are visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Information related to Deaf Mentors, Developmental Therapists Hearing Services (DTH), Developmental Therapists Vision Services (DTV), and online training modules developed by Hearing and Vision Connections are just a few of the resources you will find in this section.
Resources on the Health Information Portability Accountability Act including information on the minimum necessary requirement, instructions for obtaining protected health information, and monitoring requirements.
Resources related to the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) including information on the early intervention IFSP process, IFSP development, IFSP outcomes, and online training modules.
Illinois specific resources including professional associations (such as ILOTA, IPTA, and ISHA), Gateways to Opportunity Illinois Job Board, training resource modules on the Illinois EI System, and Rule 500.
Resources include information for individuals looking to become an interpreter/translator in the Illinois Early Intervention System, the role of interpreters, and tips for interpreters/translators and the professionals who work with them.
Resources include an online training, information about what to report and where to call in Illinois, and legislation related to child abuse and neglect.
Links to a variety of national resources to support early intervention professionals who are working with medically fragile children.
Resources include a preview of some of the resources you may find on the websites of a variety of national resources, Illinois specific resources from Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), and online training modules.
Resources include a link to the Principles of Early Intervention that Illinois has adopted as the foundation for all early intervention services and national resources related to key principles in early intervention.
Links to professional associations on a national level such as Division of Early Childhood (DEC), American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Illinois subdivisions of the professional associations can be found under "Illinois Resources."
A small sample of favorite strategies and pieces of advice from people who have attended EI Training Program Conferences.
Resources related to both federal and state rules and regulations as they pertain to early intervention.
Resources include information on the Illinois EI Social Emotional Component as well as a variety of national resources leading the field in social emotional outcomes and development.
A few of the success stories that have been featured in the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program Newsletter's "Spotlight on Success."
Resources that offer professional development opportunities in addition to what the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program offers.
Resources include transition policies/procedures, an online training module, information on educational rights, a transition workbook, as well as legislative and advocacy information.
A variety of websites that the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program feels are valuable resources for professionals serving children and families in the Illinois Early Intervention System.
Please note that we are in the process of converting any PDF documents that might be listed in this section to an accessible format. In the meantime, if you need an alternate accessible version, or if you have difficulty opening a link, please email Sarah Nichols at snichols@illinoiseitraining.org.
