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THIS IS NOT A FUNCTIONING COPY OF THE NATIONAL SURVEY.  IT IS FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.

Section 1: RESPONDENT/CONTACT INFORMATION

Share  1. Are you a Part C Coordinator?

Yes
No

Share  2. What is the scope of the Part C Coordinator job responsibilities?

Part C 0-3 Only
Part C and Part B-619
Part C, B-619 and Early Elementary
Part C and Other Obligations
Other  
Share  3. What position in the Part C system do you hold?

Share  4. Section 1 was reviewed and/or updated on:

Share  5. Section 1: Comments

Section 2: LEAD AGENCY INFORMATION
Share  6. Who is the lead agency?

Share  7. What is the lead agency type?

Co-Lead
Education
Health
MH/MR/DD
Other  

Share  8. Has the lead agency changed since full implementation of Part C?

Yes
No

Share  9. What entity became the new lead agency?

Another state department
Another bureau or agency within same department
Share  10. How many times has lead agency changed?

Share  11. What was the date of the last lead agency change?

Share  12. Is a change in lead agency currently being considered?

Yes
No
Share  13. What is the legal base of authority (authorization for the system) for the Part C system and Lead Agency?

Executive Order  
State Statute  
State Regulations  
Other
Share  14. Indicate the following items that pertain to your Part C system?

Regulations  
Standards  
Policies  
Procedures  
Guidance Documents  
Other
Share  15. How are routine updates and revisions to regulations/standards/policies disseminated?

Informational Materials  
Memorandums  
Local/Regional Trainings  
Practice or Operations Manual  
Web Site  
Other
Share  16. What topics have relevant service guidelines or TA documentation?

Autism Spectrum Disorder  
Speech/Language  
Down syndrome  
Developmental Delay  
Other
Share  17. Check the items that apply to the IFSP form.

A statewide IFSP form is available  
A statewide IFSP form is mandated  
Local providers may develop their own IFSP form  
An electronic IFSP is available  
User manual  
Parent Manual  
Targeted Training  
Other
Share  18. Describe the State supervision and monitoring system.

Focused monitoring (Strong use of data prior to on-site and focus on 3-5 key standards  
Overall compliance monitoring (Detailed look at a number of standards on-site)  
Combination of focused and compliance monitoring  
Outcome based monitoring (Is developmental progress being made / Are developmental needs being met)  
Other

Share  19. How often does the State monitor local lead/provider agencies?

Every year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
As needed based on data review
Providers are on different cycles based on previous monitoring visit
Other  
Share  20. Section 2 was reviewed and/or updated on:

Share  21. Section 2: Comments

Section 3: PART C STAFFING
All counts in this section are in terms of Full Time Equivalents; (FTE's)

Share  22. STATE OFFICE (%FTE for all answers)
  Total
State Employee
Contracted Staff
State Funded
Federal Funded
State AND Federal Funded
Other Funded
Part C Coordinator
Professional Positions
Data Manager
Administrative Support
Other1: Please specify
Other2: Please specify
Other3: Please specify

Share  23. If you quantified Other 1, Other 2 or Other 3 for any of the counts in the State Office counts, please name the position type(s).
  Position Type
Other1:
Other2:
Other3:

Share  24. REGIONAL LEVEL (%FTE for all answers)
  Total
State Employee
Contracted Staff
State Funded
Federal Funded
State AND Federal Funded
Other Funded
Part C Coordinator
Professional Positions
Data Manager
Administrative Support
Other1: Please specify
Other2: Please specify
Other3: Please specify

Share  25. If you quantified Other 1, Other 2 or Other 3 for any of the counts in the REGIONAL counts, please name the position type(s).
  Position Type
Other1:
Other2:
Other3:
Share  26. Section 3 was reviewed and/or updated on:

Share  27. Section 3: Comments

Section 4: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALS

Share  28. Are there certifications or credentials specific to early intervention/Part C?

Yes
No
Share  29. Describe the credential or certification system for early intervention personnel providing special instruction.

System of required training  
System of required training with proficiency test  
System of required training with proficiency test and  
Portfolio model  
Training and/or mentorship towards competencies  
Other

Share  30. Is there any orientation or specific training that is required of any EI personnel before beginning to provide services?

Yes
No

Share  31. Is there specific training that is required of EI personnel providing special instruction while they are a service provider?

Yes
No

Share  32. Is there specific required training for OT's, PT's, and SLP's?

Yes
No

Share  33. Is there a higher education consortium?

Yes
No

Share  34. Is any specific training for EI professionals required before they begin providing services?

Yes
No

Share  35. Are personnel required to get continuing education units (C.E.U.'s) specific to early intervention?

Yes
No

Share  36. List any professional categories that have been added or created for personnel that are not part of the federal requirements.

Share  37. Section 4 was reviewed and/or updated on:

Share  38. Section 4: Comments

Section 5: STATE INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL (SICC)

Share  39. What is the age range for SICC jurisdiction/advisory capacity?

0-3
0-5
0-8
Other  

Share  40. What is the SICC meeting frequency?

Monthly
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Other  

Share  41. Assess the effectiveness of the SICC.

1 - Very Unsuccessful
2
3
4
5 - Very Successful

Share  42. Does the SICC have staff?

Yes
No
Share  43. What is the FTE number of staff supporting the SICC?

Share  44. Does the lead agency fund SICC activities?

Yes
No
Share  45. What kinds of funding support SICC activities?

State (Lead Agency Funds)  
Federal  
Other State Agency Funds  
Other
Share  46. What kinds of activities does the SICC funding support?

SICC Staff Support  
Travel and related costs including meals  
Meeting room and refreshment costs  
Consultant Services  
Member stipend  
Printing and Postage  
Parent/Family Member Participation  
Other
Share  47. What methods are used to support SICC family participation?

Child care reimbursement  
Ability to direct bill all costs and expenses  
Travel and related costs including meals  
Technology to assist in obtaining e-mail, faxes  
Stipend or consulting fee  
Telephone charge card  
The purchase of e-mail or other Internet services  
Other

Share  48. Are financial supports provided to families in advance of the meetings?

Yes
No
Share  49. Section 5 was reviewed and/or updated on:

Share  50. Section 5: Comments

Section 6: SICC SUB-COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Share  51. What types of sub-committees does the SICC operate?

Finance  
Long Range Planning  
Personnel Preparation/CSPD  
Child Find  
Public Relations