Here, First Steps Providers will find some useful information and resources.

Best Practice Document - A First Steps document that assists providers in understanding their roles and responsibilities within the program, as well as helping families make informed decisions about their child’s services.

Forms - A link to all required First Steps forms.

Provider Missing Authorization Request - Connect directly with the SPOE office to address problems with missing authorizations.

Provider Update Form - This form is to be used if there is a change to be made to provider enrollment records, and should be sent to EDS once completed.

Pat On the Back Form-  Nominate a fellow colleague with a Pat on the Back, for the wonderful job that they do.  They will be recognized by the LPCC in Cluster G, and be eligible for an award at the Annual Meeting in the Spring.

First Steps Resource Library - A listing of books and other resources available for loan from the First Steps Cluster G LPCC Library.

IDEA - The Individuals with Disabilities Act is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.  IDEA governs how states provide early intervention and special education to eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.  Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-36 months) and their families receive services under IDEA Part C.  Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B. 

FERPA- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that gives parents the right to have access to their children’s education records, the right to have records amended, and the right to have control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education records.