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Featured Resources
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The Early Intervention Process in North Dakota
A series of workshops developed by Pathfinder Services of ND.
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Early Intervention Process Pocket Guide
Contains quick tips and information on Early Intervention in North Dakota.
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The Early Intervention Process
This one sheet handout covers the Early Intervention Process.
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ND Early Intervention
North Dakota's information page on Early Intervention.
Handouts
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A Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process
PacerThis guide helps families determine if their child's early intervention or special education program is meeting his or her needs through three child outcomes.
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Early Intervention Process Pocket Guide
Pathfinder Services of NDThis handy folded guide easily fits into a pocket, folder, or purse. It contains quick tips and information on the early intervention process in North Dakota, including important terms and acronyms. The inside details the 8 Steps in the Early Intervention Process.
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Guide to Early Intervention Services for North Dakota Children and Families
ND DHSThis guide describes the Department of Human Services early intervention programs designed to help your child and your family get the supports you want and need.
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IDEA Early Intervention Due Process Complaints and Hearing Requests - Part C Procedures
CADREThis publication is part of a series of guides on dispute resolution options available under Part C of the IDEA. These options include mediation, written state complaints, and due process complaints and hearings.
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IDEA Early Intervention Mediation
CADREThis publication is part of a series of guides on dispute resolution options available under Part C of the IDEA. These options include mediation, written state complaints, and due process complaints and hearings.
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IDEA Early Intervention Written State Complaints
CADREThis publication is part of a series of guides on dispute resolution options available under Part C of the IDEA for families of infants and toddlers (Birth through Age 2). This guide covers written state complaints.
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Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) vs Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Pathfinder Services of NDThis one sheet handout from our Early Intervention series shows the differences between the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Age Expectation Developmental Milestones
NDDPIThis document contains the full version of NDDPI's Age Expectation Milestones with References and Resources.
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ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Guide
NDDPIThe ND Early Childhood Outcomes Process Guide was developed to provide the reader with a general understanding of the major components of the ND ECO Process. The Guide includes the history of the development of the Early Childhood Outcomes Process at the federal and state level and a description of several components of the ND ECO Process including: Anchor Tools, the ND Child Outcome Summary Form, and Parent Participation.
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North Dakota Early Childhood Outcomes Project Brochure
NDDPIThis brochure from NDDPI provides information about the North Dakota Early Childhood Outcomes Project.
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North Dakota Parent to Parent
Family Voices of North DakotaThis brochure provides information on the North Dakota Parent to Parent program from Family Voice of ND.
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Project Carson
Designer GenesThis brochure provides information about Project Carson.
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Right Track North Dakota
ND DHSRight Track is A FREE developmental screening and follow-along program for you and your child, birth to three years of age.
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The Early Intervention 17 Services
Pathfinder Services of NDThis one sheet handout from our Early Intervention series covers the 17 Early Intervention services.
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The Early Intervention Process
Pathfinder Services of NDThis one sheet handout from our Early Intervention series covers the Early Intervention Process.
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The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Pathfinder Services of NDThis one sheet handout discusses the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
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The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Team
Pathfinder Services of NDThis one sheet handout discusses the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team.
Online Resources
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Key Terms to Know in Early Intervention
CPIREarly intervention is full of terms that people constantly use in writing and in conversation, and it is important to know what those terms mean.
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You Are Not Alone - For Parents When They Learn That Their Child Has a Disability
CPIRIf you have recently learned that your child has a developmental delay or a disability (which may or may not be completely defined), this message may be for you. It is written from the personal perspective of a parent who has shared this experience and all that goes with it.
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Your Parental Rights: North Dakota's Early Intervention Services: How the Law Works for You
ND DHSThis resource for parents explains your rights to early intervention services that will provide you with the support and information you need to help your child grow and learn.
Webinars
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17 Services - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of ND17 Services is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This PSND Shortcut will give you a brief overview of the areas of service in the Early Intervention program.
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Early Intervention - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of NDEarly Intervention is the first in our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This Shortcut will cover the eight steps in the Early Intervention process.
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Early Intervention Process in ND
Pathfinder Services of NDAre you aware that there are 8 steps in the early intervention process? Do you know what should happen before a meeting or what the timelines are for services? In this webinar, we will go over the importance of each step that is involved in the early intervention process.
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Early Intervention Transition - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of NDEarly Intervention Transition is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This PSND Shortcut is a quick overview of the early intervention transition process.
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Early Intervention: 7 Acronyms & 9 Key Terms
Pathfinder Services of NDAre you starting your journey through early intervention? Parents and Professionals can gain a better understanding of the terms and acronyms used in early intervention. This webinar will help lay out the terms and acronyms most commonly used while also offering a description of each.
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Early Intervention: Screenings, Evaluations, Assessments and Individualized Family Service Plans
Pathfinder Services of NDThis webinar will identify and discuss the importance of the process that is followed to evaluate and assess children. We will then learn about the Individualized Family Service Plan, the team members involved, and how each one has an important role to setting up the plan for the family.
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Early Intervention: Transition Process, Lead Agency Notification to LEA and SEA, Transition Plan, and Procedural Safeguards
Pathfinder Services of NDTransition is a huge milestone and can be scary for the family involved. This webinar will go more in depth regarding topics to help families as well as professionals better understand the process. This webinar will examine the following: What is Transition? Who needs to know that a child will be transitioning? How to choose a transition plan and who is included in the team.
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Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) - Pathfinder Shortcuts Webinar
Pathfinder Services of NDIndividualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is part of our Pathfinder Shortcuts webinar series. The webinars in this series are designed to be short (under 10 minutes) overviews of different topics for those who want an introduction to a topic, a summary of important details, or a quick refresher. This Shortcut will cover the steps in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and lists additional resources to help you in your journey.
Websites
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Early Intervention (ND Department of Human Services)
Early intervention means early assistance. This program is designed to identify children at risk in the earliest stages, when the right help can make all the difference.