The Illinois Early Learning Project is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for families, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois.
What’s New on IEL?
Informed Clinical Opinion as it Relates to IDEA Part C
Informed clinical opinion helps Early Intervention providers ensure that decisions about a child’s eligibility are not based on just one test score or piece of information. Instead, professionals use their experience and judgment along with information from multiple sources during the evaluation and assessment process. The regulations in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) encourage this broader approach so that evaluations better reflect a child’s strengths and needs and help ensure that services match what the child and family need.
Secondhand Smoke, Thirdhand Smoke, and Exposure to Drug Use
This resource list provides information about concerns with exposing young children to secondhand smoke and drug use.
What is an Early Intervention Provider?
You may have heard the term “Early Intervention (EI) provider”. What does that mean and who falls under that role? This blog will answer those questions and many more.
