Most Recent Coronavirus Information for Families
Early Intervention Program Updated COVID-19 Family Guidance – 02-2022 Special Announcement – Early Intervention (EI) Family Participation Fee Credit Process – 01/27/22 Special Announcement – Illinois...
View ArticleVideos for Parents on Live Video Visits
What are Live Video Visits? What Technology do I Need for Live Video Visits? What if I do not have the needed technology and/or internet capabilities? What can I expect during the Live Video Visit? How...
View ArticleDHS Weekly Updates
Final DRAFT Provider Handbook R07-2022 Summary of Updates for Provider Handbook Revisions – R07-2022 EI Stakeholder Update – Revised Illinois Early Intervention Provider Handbook – 05-20-22 Early...
View ArticleSpring Newsletter Focuses on Family Engagement in EI
The Spring 2022 edition of the Early Intervention Clearinghouse newsletter is available on our website in English and Spanish. Our main story looks at family-centered practices, often referred to as...
View ArticleVolume 35, Issue 1 (Spring 2022)
Plain text available below PDF. EInewsletterSpr22 By Chelsea Guillen Family engagement is an essential component of early intervention services and is driven by the use of family-centered practices....
View ArticleTalking With Your Family About Your Child’s Disability
Plain text available below PDF. EINoteSpr22 Within your immediate family, siblings play an important role in their brother’s or sister’s development. Extended family members may not understand your...
View ArticleFamily Trainings and Education
This guide will introduce you to sources of training and education for parents and families. Each community is unique. If you are new to a particular community, you can reach out to other parents or...
View ArticleParent Training and Information Centers
Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIC) are funded to provide information and training to parents of children of all ages (birth to 26). Each state has at least one center. In Illinois, there...
View ArticleEveryday Early Intervention: At the Park
Plain text available below PDF. EInoteSum22 Local parks are full of opportunities for young children to play, explore, and learn. Make sure you’re prepared with snacks, play clothes and sturdy shoes,...
View ArticleVolume 35, Issue 2 (Summer 2022)
Plain text available below PDF. EInewsletterSum22 Summer can be a fun time for a family with young children. It can provide some respite from your daily routine. Summer may include family vacations or...
View ArticleSummer Newsletter Focuses on EI over Summer Break
The Summer 2022 edition of the Early Intervention Clearinghouse newsletter is available on our website in English and Spanish. Our main story looks at how families can incorporate early intervention...
View ArticleWelcoming Applications forIllinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention...
The Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention (IICEI) is currently seeking interested individuals to fulfill several vacancies and expired memberships. Parent representatives – 4 current...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions about Early Intervention / Extended Services
August 15, 2022 As of January 2022, some children who are in Early Intervention (EI) may be eligible to extend EI services past the child’s third birthday. Only some children will qualify. This...
View ArticleFinding Community Resources
This guide will introduce you community resources for parents and families. Many communities offer a variety of resources to help families find child care, financial assistance, medical/dental/mental...
View ArticleFamilies Can Borrow an iPad and Hotspot for Live Video Visits
Many EI families are receiving services by live video visits. To help families with technology needs, the EI Clearinghouse has added several technology devices to the lending library: iPads with a...
View ArticleHow to Advocate for Your Child in Childcare Settings
According to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), early intervention (EI) services are provided, to the maximum extent, in families’ natural environments – settings where...
View ArticleHow to Advocate for Your School-Aged Child with a Disability
Families are equal members of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team because families are experts on their child. While participating on your child’s team, try these four ways to...
View ArticleHow to Advocate for Your Child While Taking Care of Yourself
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), families are equal members of their child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams....
View ArticleHow to Advocate for Your Child in Medical Settings
Taking care of a child in medical settings such as an emergency room or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be overwhelming in itself much less with the added stress of keeping track of all the...
View ArticleAdvocating for Your Child and Family
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse and other sources. Contact us via online form or by phone...
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