Purpose:

Infant-Toddler Services is a comprehensive, statewide system of community-based, family-centered early intervention services for young children (birth through age 2) with disabilities and their families. The services are provided through the implementation of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

Over 30 local agencies called networks provide an array of services to eligible children and their families utilizing a variety of public and private resources. Services are designed to meet the special needs of the child and family and are identified through a multi-disciplinary assessment process and provided through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Family members are important partners in this team approach to provision of services.

Early intervention services that are available to eligible children and their families based on needs include: speech, occupational and physical therapies, audiology, special instruction, family training, assistive technology, social work, vision, psychological, and nutrition services. There also are specific types of medical, health, nursing and transportation services available. A family service coordinator is available to assist families with the evaluation and eligibility determination, IFSP development and service provision, including assistance to ease the transition to Part B Special Education Services when the child reaches age 3.

Downloads

• Kansas Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (KEILS) of Kansas' Infant-Toddler Services
  • Final Report (.pdf)
  • Appendix A (.pdf)
• Executive Summary (.pdf)
• Self Assessment (.pdf)
• KEILS (.pdf)
• OSEP Performance Report (.pdf)
• Network Contact Information (.pdf)
• Part C and Autism (.pdf)

Technical Assistance Bulletins

Links to Other Sites:

• Head Start Program
• Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
• Kansas Inservice Training System (KITS)
• National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center