Inclusive Programs
Our Head Start programs are designed to ensure all children, including those with disabilities and their families are effectively included in the full range of program activities we offer.
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CICC Train the Trainer Courses 2012
The 2012 list of upcoming online courses for Training of Trainers offered through the Center for Inclusive Child Care at Concordia University is now available. The CICC Train the Trainer Courses are taught by experienced educators who have strong academic and training backgrounds as well as real-world experience working with young children. Their profiles can be seen at the CICC Website in the Learning Center. Training workshops developed from the Train the Trainer courses are appropriate for Child Care, Head Start, Special Education, Learning Readiness, and School Age Providers and Educators.
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Early Childhood Disability Transition Project
The Early Childhood Disability Transition Project (ECDT) supports the transition of children receiving Early Intervention services (EI) to enrollment in Head Start programs. We understand that early and sustained intervention is essential to helping children reach their full potential.
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Paraprofessional Training Schedule
The 2012 Paraprofessional Training Schedule is now available. Click HERE to download a copy of the new schedule.
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disabilities Resources
Act Early Milestone Quiz
Act Early Milestone Quiz - Widget Available
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Retrieved August 16, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a new milestone quiz available on the “Learn the Signs, Act Early” home page. The quiz is a fun way for parents to learn about developmental milestones. It’s also available as a widget application that can be added to your Web page simply by copying the code. As CDC updates the widget, it will automatically update on your site, too. This widget and others from CDC can be found at the CDC widget gallery.
Autism Internet Modules
The Autism Internet Modules (AIM) Web site, hosted by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), has posted a number of new AIM modules, including: Antecedent-Based Interventions, Computer Aided Instruction, Functional Communication Training, Naturalistic Interventions, Parent Implemented Interventions, Prompting, Reinforcement, Response Interruption/Redirection, Self-Management, Task Analysis, and Time Delay. To access the modules, register online for a free account.
Content for these modules was developed by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders. To learn more, please go to their website.
Center for Inclusive Child Care
The mission of the Center for Inclusive Child Care is to be a centralized, comprehensive resource network supporting inclusive care for children in community settings. We provide leadership, technical assistance, training, and consultation to the following: early care and education providers, school age care providers, parents, and other professionals in the field.
Please Click HERE for More Information
Developmental Screening Fact Sheet Translations
Arabic, Korean, and Portuguese translations of the Developmental Screening Fact Sheet, Milestone Information Card, and Tips for Talking with Parents are now available on CDC’s “Learn the Signs, Act Early” Campaign Website. We hope these materials support your work with families you serve from around the world.
Disabilities - Forms and Templates
Day Care Stop Change Request - English | Spanish
Posted 04/05/11
Disabilities Binder Checklist
Posted 04/06/11
Disabilities Referral Folder - Content List
Posted 04/06/11
Disabilities Tracking Checklist - Zero to Three
Posted 04/15/11
IEP Confidentiality | Tip Sheet
Posted 06/14/11
Joint Screening Consent Form - English | Spanish
Posted 01/20/12
Look What I Can Do Folder Order Form
Posted 04/15/11
OT/PT/MD Referral Form
Posted 06/14/11
Paraprofessional Application
Posted 05/17/11
Paraprofessional Binder Checklist
Posted 04/05/11
Parent Rights - English Page 1 | English Page 2 | Spanish Page 1 | Spanish Page 2
Posted 04/15/11
SRT Meeting - Procedures for CPS Referral
Posted 04/15/11
Transportation Report Instructions
Posted 04/05/11
Disabilities COPA Manual
Developmental Screening Guide | Quick Reference
Posted 04/05/2011
Disability Referral
Posted 04/05/2011
Disability Status
Posted 04/05/2011
Transportation for Children Receiving Disability Services
Posted 04/05/2011
Disability Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Early Childhood Evaluations
During the past school year, the Office of Special Education and Supports (OSES) experienced an unforeseen increase in the number of early childhood (0-5 year old) referrals for special education evaluations. In an effort to ensure that these students are given a proper assessment, we will be scheduling all outstanding evaluations for children who are considered non-attending. We have pulled the data in your schools to ensure that the appropriate clinical and related service staff is available to complete this task.
ECE Memo | ECE Plan III Flow Chart | ECE Plan IV Flow Chart | Saturday Clinic Sites
EHS Disability Resources
CFC Contact Info
Posted 10/25/11
Educational Information for Parents
Posted 10/25/11
Procedures for Referral to EI
Posted 10/25/11
Referral and Release Forms
Posted 10/25/11
Summary of Educational Rights and Responsibilities - English | Spanish
Posted 10/25/11
EI Clearinghouse
The Illinois Early Intervention (EI) Clearinghouse identifies and collects research-based and best-practice early intervention information to share with families. The Clearinghouse is a resource funded by The Early Intervention Bureau of IDHS and dedicated to Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, their families and the service providers who work with them.
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FREE EASe CD
Since 1995, it has been the policy of Vision Audio Inc. to donate a free Electronic Auditory Stimulation effect (EASe) CD to any non-profit organization that treats brain-injured children. Since that time, they have helped many thousands of children through parent groups, churches, schools and other non-profit lending libraries. With almost 100,000 EASe CDs in circulation, the EASe program is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Click HERE to Access the EASe Website
Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD)
Take advantage of training Opportunities specific to the needs of those teaching, serving, or caring for a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Developmental Delays. Drop in our center for free resources!
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disabilities Policies & Procedures
Disabilities Policies and Procedures
2011-2012 Disabilities Policies and Procedures
Posted 12/09/11
CFC Memorandum of Agreement (0 - 3)
Posted 01/17/12
CPS Memorandum of Agreement
Posted 04/15/11
EHS/HS Required File Information
Posted 12/01/09
Enrollment of Children with Disabilities
Posted 12/01/09
Evaluation for Non-Attending Preschoolers
Posted 03/10/2010
FRCD/DFSS Linkage Agreement
Posted 04/25/2011
Procedures for Enrolling Children with Disabilities
Following are important new procedures and forms from the CPS Office of Special Education and Supports for enrolling children with disabilities. Please familiarize yourself with the new procedures as soon as possible. This new process has an effective date of Monday, October 18, 2010. Please download these important documents regarding the new procedures.
Assessment Plan Letter
Disability Folder Contents
CPS EC Enrollment Form
EC Flow Chart
EC Parent Letter
EC Parent Letter - Polish
EC Parent Letter - Spanish
EC Parent Letter - Urdu
EI Enrollment Letter
Joint Screening Form
Joint Screening Form - Spanish
Reaching Out to Parents Letter
SRT Meeting Form
Role of the Paraprofessional
The role of the paraprofessional is to serve pre-diagnosed preschool children with severe to moderate disabilities in Head Start/Child Care collaboration programs. The additional full time staff person is necessary since the regular classroom staff are not adequately prepared to meet the significant needs of these children as well as the group needs of the other children in the classroom. The project is in collaboration with DFSS, delegate agencies and CPS Office of Special education and Support (OSES).
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