Mission
Part C early intervention builds upon and provides supports and resources to
assist family members and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and
development through everyday learning opportunities.
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Key Principles
One
Infants and toddlers learn best through everyday experiences and
interactions with familiar people in familiar contexts.
Two
All families, with the necessary supports and resources, can enhance their
children’s learning and development.
Three
The primary role of a service provider in early intervention is to work with
and support family members and caregivers in children’s lives.
Four
The early intervention process, from initial contacts through transition,
must be dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family
members’ preferences, learning styles and cultural beliefs.
Five
IFSP outcomes must be functional and based on children’s and families’
needs and family-identified priorities.
Six
The family’s priorities, needs and interests are addressed most
appropriately by a primary provider who represents and receives team and
community support.
Seven
Interventions with young children and family members must be based on
explicit principles, validated practices, best available research, and
relevant laws and regulations.
Workgroup on Principles and Practices in Natural Environments, OSEP TA Community of Practice: Part C Settings. (2008, March).
Agreed upon mission and key principles for providing early intervention services in natural environments.