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Transition from an IFSP to an IEP
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1. Evaluations are conducted to determine the child’s eligibility according to the states definition of a developmental disability. The child is evaluated in 5 developmental areas
a. Physical Development
b. Cognitive Development
c. Communication Development
d. Social/Emotional Development
e. Adaptive Development
2. Assessment of the Families Concerns and Resources available to the child. The will also discuss the child’s strengths and weaknesses as perceived by the parent.
3. Creation of the Family Service Plan is held within 45 days of the initial referral to finalize the IFSP. The meeting is required to be held at a time that is convenient to the family and held in their native language. At this meeting a Service Coordinator is designated and serves as the resource link for the family.
4. Implementation is expected to be done as soon as possible after the IFSP meeting. The IFSP must be reviewed every 6 months and annually, or more frequently if needed.
Transition from an IFSP to an IEP
IFSP – Individualized Family Service Plan
IEP - Individualized Education Programs
- Generated for Toddlers, Infants, and their Families
- Designed for children aged Birth to 3yrs old
- Concerns of the family should be incorporated as goal objectives in the IFSP, as they are the primary decision maker of all services rendered.
- Families and Staff gather and exchange information to help families make informed decisions about the services they want for their child
- Generated for preschoolers
- Professionals are not required to be present during the assessment phase for the IEP but they are required to be included members for services once the IEP is in place.
- The families primary concern is to be met with the highest priority over what the Evaluators/Educators feel is more important for the child
Components of an IEP
Components Of Creating An IFSP
1. List of the academic achievements and strengths of the child
2. Measurable goals that can be assessed annually
3. Statements that include the services and aids a child will be receiving. In addition program modifications and support details for school personnel
4. Explanation regarding how much interaction the child will have with children who are not disabled, if applicable
5. Projected start date and location information
6. Objectives and evaluations that will be conducted annually to measure progress
7. Plan to allow a smooth transition into kindergarten
8. Details related to family involvement and frequency of communication to the family, (at a minimum of 4 times a year)
What is the difference between an IFSP and an IEP?
An IFSP and IEP are similar because in both the families determine how much involvement they wish to have in the child’s services and what goals and objectives need to be met. There are some differences between both which will be highlighted as we proceed.