POLICY:
NOCAC Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) will coordinate with the LEA (Local Education Agency) responsible for implementing IDEA.
PROCEDURES:
- NOCAC HS/EHS will collaborate with the LEA to identify children enrolled or who intend to enroll in a program that may be eligible for services under IDEA. See the Referral Process Policy for further guidance.
- NOCAC HS/EHS will meet annually with the LEA to develop interagency agreements.
- NOCAC HS/EHS will provide relevant information, participate in the development and review of an IFSP/IEP and participate in meetings with the LEA, if requested by the child’s parents and the implantation of the IFSP/IEP. See the Referral Process for further guidance.
- NOCAC HS/EHS will retain a copy of the IFSP/IEP for any child enrolled and will be tracked in ChildPlus.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
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This policy complies with the following |
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| Head Start Program Performance Standard: | 1302.63 | |
| ODJFS Child Care Manual: | ||
| CACFP Regulation: | ||
| Caring for Our Children: | ||
| Other Sources: | ||
| Effective Date: | 8/7/17 | Reviewed Date: | 3/17/20 | ||
| Approved By Policy Council: | 8/7/17 | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |