EARLY INTERVENTION RESOURCES
Helpful Resources for Families and Providers
It is essential that all stakeholders have access to resources and tools to support their understanding of the Early Intervention processes in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Education, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), and community partner agencies continue to collaborate to provide valuable resources for families and providers.
For Providers
Early ACCESS Acronyms Introduction to Iowa's Birth Mandate Q & A Parental Role Release of Information Guide
Evaluations
CHSC Health Assessment CHSC Nutrition Guidelines CHSC Nutrition Services Brochure (English) CHSC Nutrition Services Brochure (French) CHSC Nutrition Services Brochure (Spanish) Diagnosed Conditions Eligibility List for Early ACCESS Early ACCESS Annual Eligibility Determination Decision Flowchart Early ACCESS Codes & Definitions Used in the ACHIEVE System Early ACCESS Initial Eligibility Determination Decision Flowchart Early Intervention Decision Tree for Unobtainable Parent Signature Eligibility Guidance for Transition from Early ACCESS to Special Education Family-Directed Assessment Guidance Framework for Gathering-Giving Family Information Guidance For Collaboration Between Community Partners & Early ACCESS Infants and Toddlers Eligible to Receive Early ACCESS Early Intervention Services Informed Clinical Opinion (ICO) Vision Checklist for Birth to 3yrs old (fillable)
Fiscal
Early ACCESS - Reviewing an IFSP for Medicaid Reimbursement (January, 2024) Early ACCESS Medicaid Billing Information Q&A (January, 2024) Early ACCESS Service Coordinator - Medicaid Matrix (January, 2024) Early Intervention Financial Resources
Forms and Model Letters
Early ACCESS Referral Thank You Letter (fillable) Early ACCESS Results Letter (fillable) Early ACCESS Stop IFSP Services Letter (fillable) Surrogate Parent Recommendation Form (fillable)
IEP/IFSP Services and Supports
Early ACCESS Family Centered Services Early ACCESS Outcomes & Monitoring Early Childhood Outcome (ECO) Decision Tree Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO): Breadth of the Outcomes (Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center) Early Intervention Services for Children Under 3 Guideline for CHSC Service Coordination
Procedural Safeguards and Rights
For Families
A Parent’s Guide to Educational Advocacy (ASK Resource) ABC’s of Challenging Behaviors (ASK Resource) Early ACCESS/Intervention Information Early Intervention Terms and Acronyms Six Principles of IDEA (ASK Resource)
Transition
Early ACCESS Transition Toolbox Step 1: Beginning the Transition Process Step 2: Transition Planning Step 3: The Transition Planning Meeting Step 4: Evaluation for Special Education Step 5: The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Step 6: Putting the IEP Into Action
Procedural Safeguards and Rights
Learn About Iowa Special Education
In Iowa, under the supervision of the Iowa Department of Education, AEAs, local districts, and partnering agencies engage in ongoing collaboration to ensure individualized early intervention and special education services and support for all eligible individuals at no cost to the family.