Best Practices in Early Intervention: Writing Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Goals (Birth to 3) Virtual - 37181

Writing Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals for infants and toddlers looks very different from writing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for children ages three and older. In Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), outcomes are developed through a family-centered process that reflects the family's priorities, concerns, and daily routines while supporting the child's development within natural environments. When children are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired, ECI collaborates with the local education agency (LEA) to provide services, and LEA providers must understand and follow ECI requirements for developing high-quality IFSP outcomes. This interactive workshop is designed for teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, teachers of students with visual impairments, and certified orientation and mobility specialists who provide early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families. Participants will learn the key components of effective IFSP goals, explore the differences between IFSP goals and IEP goals, practice writing meaningful, family-centered goals, and gain strategies for developing goals that support participation in everyday routines and activities.

Schedule & Location
11/10/2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
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Audiences
Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - Special Education, Teacher Supervisors,
Objectives
By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast IFSP goals and IEP goals 2. Discuss the importance of parent input and involvement in developing IFSP goals 3. Write an IFSP goal using the key components of goal development
Session 65361
Fee None
Seats Left 200
T-TESS 1.4,2.2,4.3

Registration Deadline 11/10/2026 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