Understanding California Early Start (Part C): Eligibility and Services for Infants and Toddlers
Join CalECSE for a no-cost, virtual training series designed to build a shared understanding of California Early Start, the state’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C early intervention system for children ages zero to three. This series will empower educators, child care providers, families, preschool administrators, and healthcare providers with information that supports effective navigation of the referral processes, service delivery, and transitions for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Part 1: Referral, Eligibility, and Services This session provides an overview of California Early Start (IDEA, Part C) with a focus on referral pathways, eligibility criteria, and service delivery models. Participants will examine the differences and similarities between Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Regional Centers in how children ages birth to three are referred, evaluated, determined eligible, and served under Part C.
