Study Guide for Orientation to First Steps:
History, Regulations, Philosophy, and Process
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What is the relationship between Part C of the IDEA and First Steps (FS)?
How does the CSPD system support IDEA?
How does the triadic model explain the relations of the FS participants?
What is the purpose of providing services in natural environments?
What six items are mentioned to make delivering services in natural environments as effective as possible?
What are the expectations of the families about professional services (six are listed) as restated by McWilliam?
IDEA Federal Law – note: Sec 631 states needs, Sec 630 states policy
In parts I, II, III and IV of the Part C highlights, what are federal and state agencies doing to the help children birth to three? Is implementation complete on the state level? What work is currently being supported by Part C?
Procedural safeguards protect which group in FS? How is this done?
What rights do the parents have?
What is the public awareness program?
How is information disseminated for public awareness?
What are the timelines for public awareness?
How does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs relate to FS?
Describe what evaluation and assessment is in relation to evaluation for eligibility for FS.
What is the timeline for evaluation for eligibility?
What are the implications of the five sections (a through e) of Federal Regulation 303.322 for FS?
What is an IFSP?
What are the timelines for an IFSP?
For an IFSP, what two things MUST be obtained from the parents before providing services?
Sec 303.344 – What should the IFSP contain (a through h and statements 1-12)?
With an IFSP, who determines the needs and concerns of the family?
What are the three criteria for an annual IFSP review?
What is the service coordinator’s role for coordination, facilitation, assisting and informing families?