Resource

Telepractice for Part C Early Intervention Services: Considerations for Effective Implementation and Medicaid Reimbursement

This document can support states in securing Medicaid coverage for telepractice as a method of service delivery beyond the public health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic. States can use the resource to develop their own state-specific policies and procedures for using Medicaid dollars to reimburse for telepractice.

DEC Recommended Practices

Assessment is one of the topic areas in the DEC Recommended Practices. These recommendations are provided for practitioners.

Learning Guide: Using Authentic Assessment to Promote Children’s Learning

This document, for practitioners, supplements the DEC Recommended Practices by providing a more in-depth explanation of authentic assessment.

Virtual Service Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions

In this resource, the National Association of School Psychologists provides their guidance around remote service delivery in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Screening Tools for Children Birth to Age Five Years with Potential for Remote Administration

This resource is a list of screening tools that can be completed remotely when the practitioner cannot be in the room with the child

Determining A Child’s Eligibility for Preschool Special Education Services Remotely

Guidance, considerations, and resources for state staff and local practitioners who are determining Preschool Special Education eligibility remotely

Determining A Child’s Eligibility for Early Intervention Services Remotely

Guidance, considerations, and resources for state staff and local practitioners who are determining Part C eligibility remotely

Determining a Child’s Eligibility for Early Intervention Services Remotely – Infographic

This infographic summarizes guidance and considerations to support state staff and local practitioners in determining a child’s eligibility for early intervention services remotely, which requires effective state policies, procedures, and practices