August 27, 2008
Status:
Approve Continuation of Interagency Agreements with The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) for Transition of Infants/Toddlers with Disabilities and Early Head Start for 2008-2011.
The Broward County Interagency Transition Agreement with CDTC’s Early Steps Program for Infants and Toddlers has been in effect since 1996. This written agreement is required by Children’s Medical Services. The Early Steps process assures an appropriate, timely enrollment in an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program for children with disabilities at age three, who have previously been enrolled in Early Steps below age three. Activities may include gathering evaluation data by reviewing Early Steps records and completing individual assessments of children by school district evaluation specialists. The ongoing systematic communication between school district ESE staff and the Early Steps staff facilitates quality outcomes for families and appropriate educational instruction for eligible ESE preschoolers.
The Broward County Interagency Early Head Start Agreement with CDTC’s Early Steps Program has been in effect since 2000. Its purpose is to implement collaborative procedures to ensure smooth referral and intervention services for infants and toddlers who are eligible for both Early Steps and the Early Head Start Programs. Early Steps provides interdisciplinary evaluation, family support plan development, and inservice training for staff.
This agreement is effective as of July 1, 2008.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.
There is no financial impact.
Requested Action
Approve Continuation of Interagency Agreements with The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) for Transition of Infants/Toddlers with Disabilities and Early Head Start for 2008-2011.
Summary
The Broward County Interagency Transition Agreement with CDTC’s Early Steps Program for Infants and Toddlers has been in effect since 1996. This written agreement is required by Children’s Medical Services. The Early Steps process assures an appropriate, timely enrollment in an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program for children with disabilities at age three, who have previously been enrolled in Early Steps below age three. Activities may include gathering evaluation data by reviewing Early Steps records and completing individual assessments of children by school district evaluation specialists. The ongoing systematic communication between school district ESE staff and the Early Steps staff facilitates quality outcomes for families and appropriate educational instruction for eligible ESE preschoolers.
The Broward County Interagency Early Head Start Agreement with CDTC’s Early Steps Program has been in effect since 2000. Its purpose is to implement collaborative procedures to ensure smooth referral and intervention services for infants and toddlers who are eligible for both Early Steps and the Early Head Start Programs. Early Steps provides interdisciplinary evaluation, family support plan development, and inservice training for staff.
This agreement is effective as of July 1, 2008.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact.
Source of Additional Information
Denise Rusnak 754 321-2225 Terri Shermett 754 321-1956
Associated File Attachments
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ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files) |