Best Practices in Early Intervention: ECI, Eligibility, and Transition (Birth to 3) Virtual - 37175

This workshop provides an overview of the legal requirements and best practices for serving families of infants and toddlers who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired within the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) system. Participants will explore the requirements of IDEA Part C (birth to three) and the transition to IDEA Part B (three and older), including eligibility for ECI and the local education agency (LEA), assessment and evaluation, development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), year-round service provision, and the transition from ECI to Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). Designed for teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, teachers of students with visual impairments, and certified orientation and mobility specialists, this workshop will strengthen participants' understanding of the roles and responsibilities of LEA providers within the ECI system and support effective collaboration with families and community partners throughout the early intervention and transition process.

Schedule & Location
10/27/2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Virtual
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Audiences
Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - Special Education, Teacher Supervisors,
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, the participants will be able to: 1. Identify the differences between ECI and LEA eligibility for children who are DHH or VI 2. Explain the importance of providing services to all children under age three with sensory impairments 3. Describe the IFSP process for infants and toddlers
Session 65352
Fee None
Seats Left 200
T-TESS 1.4,2.2,4.3

Registration Deadline 10/27/2026 12:00 am
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 04:00
T-PESS

Presenter
Mari Hubig ESC Region 11


Mari Hubig

For assistance contact:

Mari Hubig
Early Intervention Sensory Impairment Sp
mhubig@esc11.net

Daisy Sheardown

For assistance contact:

Daisy Sheardown
Special Education Technician
dsheardown@esc11.net
(817) 740-3606