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The Early Steps Program's May 5, 2010 update highlights significant changes and initiatives. Key updates include leadership changes in the ESSO, the allocation of $24 million in ARRA funds for enhanced service delivery, and the introduction of a sustainability project in collaboration with stakeholders. Additionally, eligibility criteria for Part C services have been revised, and improvements in transition indicators for children with IFSPs are reported. Training initiatives and communication enhancements are emphasized, aiming to strengthen local service implementation and parent support.
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Early Steps Update PreK Contacts Meeting May 5, 2010
What’s New? • ESSO Leadership Changes • ARRA Funds • FDDC Early Steps Sustainability Project • CARD Collaboration • Transition Progress • Revised Form I • Eligibility changes 7/1/10
ESSO Leadership Changes • Bureau Chief appointed 1/1/10: Lynn Marie Price-former ESSO Budget Manager and TA Liaison • Training Unit Director effective 1/8/10: Lisa Smith-former TA Liaison and LES supervisor
ARRA Funds • $24 million from February 2009-Sept 2011 • Project Team developed spending plan • $9 million allocated to LESs for service delivery in 09-10, another $9 million earmarked for 10-11 • Other state and local initiatives
FDDC Sustainability Project • RFP-Develop sustainability plan with collaboration and strategic planning with stakeholders • Ounce of Prevention contract • Advisory Council • Stakeholder Council
Focus on CARD Collaboration • ESSO ASD Liaison • Participation in monthly CARD Director calls • Sharing of local service implementation strategies • Local collaboration meetings
Improvement Trend forTransition Indicators Indicator 8A-% of children with IFSPs with steps and services to facilitate transition 07-08 08-09 79% 92%
Improvement Trend forTransition Indicators Indicator 8B-% of children notified 07-08 08-09 86% 95%
Improvement Trend forTransition Indicators Indicator 8C- % of toddlers with timely transition conference 07-08 08-09 80% 80%
Modified Form I IFSP Transition Page: • includes check boxes • includes notification information • includes space for comments regarding LEA participation • designed to assist with improved documentation to meet transition requirements
Eligibility Changes 7/1/10 Established Conditions • New Established Condition - Infants who weigh less than 1,200 grams at birth • All children who weighed less than 1,200 grams at birth are eligible for Part C, even if not referred until months after their birth
Eligibility Changes 7/1/10 Developmental Delay Developmental Delay meets or exceeds: • 1.5 standard deviations below the mean in two or more developmental domains, or • 2.0 standard deviations below the mean in one developmental domain as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures
What’s Not New? • Team-based Primary Service Provider Approach • Child Outcomes Measurement System • Early Steps Website
Team-based Primary Service Provider Approach • Focus on Coaching: “A practitioner-as-coach approach provides the necessary parent supports to improve their child’s skills and abilities rather than work directly with the child.” (Rush, 2000) http://www.fippcase.org/caseinpoint/caseinpoint_vol1_no6.pdf
Child Outcomes Measurement System • Baseline and Targets included in updated State Performance Plan • Data Collection using Web Data Manager • Training on export features coming • Working with Riverside on new software solutions and enhancements
Early Steps Website http://www.cms-kids.com/EarlyStepsHome.htm • Policy/Guidance Documents • Local Contact Info • State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report • State and Local Public Reporting
Questions? Sally Golden-McCord Florida Department of Health Children’s Medical Services Bureau of Early Steps Sally_Golden-McCord@doh.state.fl.us
