QR3 IFSP/IEP Requirements

Quality Rating 3: IFSP/IEP

Requirements

Let’s look at the requirements for Administrative Policies and Practices: IFSP/IEP: ADM 7.3.

Review the requirements for your program type.

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Child Care Center

ADM 7.3: IFSP/IEP

Copy of a child’s IFSP/IEP is requested and staff works with the family and early intervention or special education service providers to support child and family outcomes.

Documentation to submit: Enrollment/intake documentation showing program requests the family to share the IEP/IFSP and statement of how program works with families and service providers.

Family Child Care

ADM 7.3: IFSP/IEP

Copy of a child’s IFSP/IEP is requested and provider works with the family and early intervention or special education service providers to support child and family outcomes.

Documentation to submit: Enrollment/intake documentation showing program requests the family to share the IEP/IFSP and statement of how program works with families and service providers.

School-Age Only

ADM 7.3: IEP

Copy of a child’s IEP is requested and staff works with the family and early intervention or special education service providers to support child and family outcomes.

Documentation to submit: Enrollment/intake documentation showing program requests the family to share the IEP and statement of how program works with families and service providers.

Key Terms

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP):

A written plan developed by a team that describes the unique strengths and needs of an infant or toddler (birth to age 2) with developmental delays. The plan outlines specific supports the child and family need to be successful in natural environments (home, community, child care settings).

The team includes: parents, care providers, educators, service coordinators, and other professionals (early intervention specialists, therapists).

Individualized Education Plan:

A written plan developed by a team that describes the unique strengths and needs of a child with disabilities (ages 3 – 21). The plan outlines specific supports the child needs to achieve specific goals.

The team includes: parents, care providers, educators, service coordinators, and other professionals (special educators, school district representatives, therapists).