Service Coordination in Early Intervention. Joint Position Statement by Division for Early Childhood and IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association (US)

As described in this joint position statement and in federal regulations, service coordination is an essential EI service that, along with other educational and therapeutic services, has an equal  and impactful role in the experience of families.

Service coordination is the only mandated EI service under Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (2004); therefore, it should have equal importance, administrative support, and opportunities for professional development as other services.

To build the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to effectively assume the complex roles and responsibilities of EI service coordinators, the DEC and ITCA strongly recommend…

Read more: https://www.veipd.org/earlyintervention/2021/01/19/call-to-action-service-coordination-and-early-intervention-dec-itca-position-statement/