Individualized Family Service Plan
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A written plan for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with disabilities and their families under Part C of IDEA. The IFSP includes the child's present levels, family concerns and priorities, measurable outcomes, and the specific early intervention services to be provided.
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The section of IDEA that provides services for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with disabilities or developmental delays. Part C services are delivered through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and typically provided in the child's natural environment (home, daycare). At age 3, children may transition to Part B services.
The section of IDEA that provides services for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with disabilities or developmental delays. Part C services are delivered through an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and typically provided in the child's natural environment (home, daycare). At age 3, children may transition to Part B services.
A written plan developed for each child eligible for special education services. The IEP describes the child's present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the special education and related services to be provided, and how progress will be measured. It is a legally binding document that schools must follow.
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