Illinois Early Intervetion System
Modules
The following modules are
being made available as a resource to individuals wanting to find out more
information about the components of the Early Intervention System in Illinois. To view the modules, use your computer’s
mouse to click on the module title you wish to view. The running time of each module is listed
below the title.
NOTE: These modules
are also a part of the Illinois Early Intervention Systems Overview
training. To register for this
training you can go to www.illinoiseitraining.org and go
to the Upcoming Training Calendar.
Illinois Early Intervention at a
Glance
Running time: 12:49
This module reviews the
foundation of the Illinois Early Intervention(EI) System, including the vision,
mission, and rules and laws which govern the system.
Objectives:
- Understand the
foundation for early intervention services in Illinois.
- Understand the
leadership structure of the IL Early Intervention(EI) system
- Understand Illinois’ vision for
early intervention.
- Understand the laws,
rules, and procedures which govern the Illinois Early Intervention(EI)
system.
Early Intervention: A Collaborative
System
Running time: 20:04
This module reviews the
entities that make up the Illinois Early Intervention(EI)
system.
- Understand the
entities contracted through the Lead Agency and their respective functions (IL
EI Training Program, Local Interagency Council, IL Early Childhood
Intervention Clearinghouse, Provider Connections, Central Billing Office, EI
Monitoring Program)
- Understand the
structure and function of the Child & Family Connections(CFC)
office
- Understand individual
roles and their function within the CFC Office (Program Manager, Service
Coordinator, Parent Liaison, Social Emotional Specialist, LIC
Coord)
The Early Intervention Network
Running time: 9:18
This module reviews some
of the collaborative agencies and players related to the Illinois Early
Intervention(EI) system.
- Understand the breadth
of local and state entities available to support families (DSCC, EI Providers,
Hearing and Vision Connections, & ALL Kids).
- Understand the
function of many of the local and state entities
highlighted.
- Understand the
collaborative relationship of these entities with the Illinois EI System.
EI Services: The Sweet 16 – DT, PT,
OT and ST
Running time:
15:48
This module will provide
an overview of the four most frequently utilized services in illinois’ early
intervention system. They include developmental therapy, speech therapy,
occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
- Further examine the
focus/philosophy of early intervention services in Illinois.
- Begin to understand
the breadth of services available as part of the Illinois Early Intervention
System.
- Understand the role
and function of each of the 4 most frequently utilized services in Illinois (ST, DT, OT,
and PT).
- Understand the
billable activities, the family fee and insurance status, and qualified staff
for each of the 4 most frequently utilized services in Illinois (ST, DT, OT
and PT).
EI Services: The Sweet 16 - AT,
Audio/AR, and Family Training & Support
Running time: 17:57
This module will review
the services of Assistive Technology, Audiology/Aural Rehabilitation, and Family
Training & Support.
- Continue to deepen
understanding of the breadth of services available as part of the Illinois
Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role
and function of each of the following EI services -Assistive Technology,
Audiology/Aural Rehabilitation, and Family Training and Support.
- Understand the
billable activities, the family fee and insurance status, and qualified staff
for each of the following services - Assistive Technology, Audiology/Aural
Rehabilitation, and Family Training and Support.
EI Services: The Sweet 16 - Health,
MD, Nursing, Nutrition, Psych, SW, Trans
Running time: 23:07
This Module will review
the remaining ‘12 to remember ‘including health consultation, medical services,
nursing, nutrition, psychological and other counseling services, social work and
other counseling services, transportation, and finally vision services as they
relate to children in early intervention.
- Continue to deepen
understanding of the breadth of services available as part of the Illinois
Early Intervention System.
- Understand the role
and function of each of the following EI services –Health Consultation,
Medical Diagnostics, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and other Counseling
Services, Social Work and other Counseling Services, Transportation and
Vision.
- Understand the
billable activities, the family fee and insurance status, and qualified staff
for each of the following services - Health Consultation, Medical Diagnostics,
Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and other Counseling Services, Social Work and
other Counseling Services, Transportation and Vision.
Early Intervention and
Families
Running time: 17:02
This module will take a
look at the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)Principles and examine how those
principles support the caring connection between families and
providers.
- Understand the
Illinois Early Intervention principles which inform and guide the services and
supports available through the early intervention system.
- Understand the
philosophy of Relationship Based Practices.
- Understand the
history, intent, and support for Illinois’ Social Emotional Capacity Building
Effort.
Referral, Intake and Child &
Family Rights
Running time: 19:28
This module will review
the process a family goes through when they are first referred to the system.
This will include a review of procedural safeguards.
- Understand the goals
and process of Child Find and Referral to the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)
System.
- Understand the process
and function of the Intake in the Illinois Early Intervention
System.
- Understand the role of
the Service Coordinator in the Intake process.
- Understand family
rights and procedural safeguards in the Illinois Early Intervention
System.
Putting the Pieces Together - Intake
and Eligibility
Running time: 10:59
This training module
will provide an overview of the process children and families go through when
they enter the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) System, as well as the
procedures and timelines that guide and inform providers during this
process.
- Understand the types
of information gathered and shared at the Intake meeting with the Service
Coordinator and the family.
- Understand the role
that family priorities and concerns play in the process of intake and
preparation for evaluation/assessment.
Putting the Pieces Together - Intake
and Eligibility II
Running time: 12:12
This module continues
with the intake and eligibility process.
- Understand the
eligibility requirements as set forth by the Illinois Early Intervention
System.
- Understand the role of
the Service Coordinator and Providers in the eligibility determination
process.
- Understand the
procedures related to annual re-determination of eligibility at the end of the
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) year.
Putting the Pieces Together -
Evaluation and Assessment
Running time: 17:39
This module will take
providers through the process that children and families encounter when they are
evaluated in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) System.
- Understand the terms –
“evaluation”, “assessment”, and
“global assessment”.
- Understand the goals
of the eligibility determination process.
- Understand the
decision making process around convening an evaluation/assessment
team.
- Understand the minimum
qualifications for the evaluator credential.
- Understand the process
of preparing for evaluation, including the importance of historical
information review.
Evaluation and Assessment in
Action
Running time: 04:17
In this module,
participants will have the chance to watch a portion of the evaluation and
assessment process conducted with Cecilia, her mother and a Developmental
Therapist.
- View a video of an
evaluation with a Developmental Therapist.
- Opportunity to practice informal
observation of strengths and needs during an evaluation.
Evaluation & Assessment Report
Format
Running time: 16:49
This module will review
the report format for evaluations and assessments in the Illinois Early
Intervention (EI) System.
- Understand the process
of and responsibilities associated with sharing information with families in
the early intervention system.
- Understand that the
goal of sharing information is to support the family in their decision making
process.
- Review the DHS
required report format and gain a better understanding of the essential
components of the written report.
- Understand the notion of Atypical
versus Typical Developmental Delays.
Developing the Individualized Family
Service Plan (IFSP)
Running time: 14:01
The module will cover
the components contained in the IFSP document as well as the basic structure and
agenda for the IFSP team meeting.
- Understand the process
of developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) in Illinois.
- Understand the roles
and responsibilities of all IFSP team members.
- Understand the
individual components of the IFSP document.
- Understand the
procedural safeguards for the family related to IFSP
Development.
Child
Outcomes
Running time: 16:45
This module takes a
closer look at Child Outcomes as part of the development of the IFSP. This
module also includes an interactive animation related to child
outcomes.
- Understand the
rationale behind implementing the Child Outcome Measures in Illinois.
- Understand the 3
Statewide Required Child Outcomes.
- Understand the rating
scale and associated descriptors for the Child Outcomes.
- Understand the process
of consensus building around Child Outcomes.
Family Concerns and
Priorities
Running time: 14:44
This module further
examines the importance of family concerns and priorities in guiding a family’s
early intervention journey.
- Understand the
importance and role that family concerns and priorities play as a guiding
factor in intervention planning.
- Examine the
differences between family priorities and provider
priorities.
- Understanding the
process and importance of developing family-centered functional
outcomes.
- Understanding the
roles of all team members in working together to develop family-centered
functional outcomes.
From Outcomes to Strategies to
Service Plan
Running time: 13:11
This training module
will discuss the plan of services that teams develop to support the family in
meeting the outcomes they have developed for their child and themselves. Topics
include: who will provide the services; where the services will take place; when
and how often the services will happen; and how the services will be
implemented.
- Understand the process
of service plan development related to the identified family priorities,
family-centered functional outcomes, and strategies developed by the IFSP
team.
- Further examine
considerations for intervention planning.
- Examine the concept of
Natural Learning Environments and requirements for IFSP
planning.
Factors to Consider Prior to
Implementing the IFSP
Running time: 27:18
This training module
walks through the models of service delivery, non billable activities,
authorizations, IFSP development time, the role of associate level providers,
and will offer an introduction to financial information.
- Examine the models of
service delivery available in the Illinois Early Intervention
System.
- Understand the process
of initiating early intervention services after the IFSP
meeting.
- Understand the role
and function of the service authorization in early
intervention.
- Examine billable and
non-billable activities.
- Understand the role
and supervision requirements of associate level providers in the Illinois
Early Intervention (EI) system.
- Understand the
financial resources utilized in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)
system.
- Review a basic
description of the family fee in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)
system.
Implementing and Reviewing the
IFSP
Running time: 20:47
This training module
will walk through the implementation of the IFSP. Basic tips for getting started with
families and common assumptions are also introduced.
- Understand the role of
all team members in the process of implementing the IFSP.
- Review tips for
initiating and implementing the IFSP.
- Understand the
requirements for and the goals of reviewing the IFSP.
Modifying the
IFSP
Running time: 23:51
This module will provide
information on modifying the IFSP as well as review procedures for annual IFSP
reviews.
- Understand the
required procedures and the role of the IFSP team in making modifications to
an existing IFSP.
- Understand the
requirements for direct service reports.
- Understand the
requirements for Annual IFSP reviews.
- Understand the use of
IFSP extensions in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)
system.
Billing Early Intervention and
Insurance
Running time: 30:38
This module will provide
an overview of billing and insurance use in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)
system.
- Understand the
rationale behind billing insurance for early intervention
services.
- Understand the
requirements for billing insurance in Illinois.
- Understand the roles
and responsibilities of all team members.
- Examine important
exceptions to billing insurance.
Transition
Running time: 36:10
This module discusses
the process and procedures that children and families experience when they
transition out of the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) System and covers the
roles and responsibilities of all professionals involved.
- Understand the goals
of transition from the Illinois Early Intervention (EI)
system.
- Understand the options
available to children and families once they leave the EI system.
- Understand the
responsibilities of all team members in the transition process.