July Parent Contact Update

Parent Contact update

July 2022

Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) Update

The Massachusetts Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) was thrilled to host FIVE new families at the June ICC meeting. The ICC is a federally required advisory body that advises and assists each states lead agency (in Massachusetts that is Department of Public Health) about matters involving and effecting early intervention.

In addition to parents, members of this advisory body include:

EI Providers/Agency representatives
Insurance Representatives
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education representatives
Insurance representatives
Early Education and Care representatives
Legislative representatives
DPH EI Division Director

Members serve a term that lasts two years. There are parent representatives from across the state that raise the voices and interests of ALL families.

Opportunities & Resources

Turning Three Essentials

It happens to every family in early intervention. Eventually, your child will transition out of EI. For some families this is an exciting next step, and for others it can be an overwhelming process. The EIPLP is excited to continue our partnership with the Federation for Children with Special Needs to offer Turning Three Essentials to our families that are thinking about transitioning out of EI.

This free virtual workshop covers the differences between EI & special education, special education eligibility, the evaluation process, preparing for meeting with the IEP team, and so much more. We are hosting two dates in late summer/early fall, with one being presented in English and one being presented in Spanish. Check out the "events" section of our Facebook for more details, or click the buttons below to register and reserve your spot.

Please share this information with your EI Program and other families in your network.

With summer weather approaching, the EIPLP is reminding families to take recommended precautions to keep everyone, especially young children, safe this summer. For more information and summer safety tips for your family, click here.