7/13/2026
Understanding the IFSP Process
This workshop helps families of children in the First Steps program or undergoing early intervention evaluations understand the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and how to be effective team members.
7/14/2026
Parental Rights
This workshop explains the Parental Rights document provided to all First Steps families and helps them understand their rights and their child’s rights under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
7/15/2026
Family Record Keeping/Communicating your Child’s Needs
This training helps families understand the importance of keeping and organizing their child’s records. It covers the types of records and documentation to keep and explains why they are essential.
7/16/2026
IDEA Early Childhood: Part C to B
This training helps parents of young children move smoothly from IFSP (Part C of IDEA) services to IEP (Part B of IDEA) services. You’ll learn when to begin preparing for the move, the differences between the services, and the changes in qualification criteria.
7/17/2026
Disagreement Resolution Options Under Part C of IDEA’s Early Intervention Program
This training provides parents of infants and toddlers in Missouri’s First Steps early intervention program with effective communication strategies and processes, along with an understanding of available dispute resolution options under IDEA Part C, including informal complaints, mediation, child complaints, and due process, to address concerns collaboratively and productively.