Are you ready to better integrate IDEA Part C Early Intervention services and supports into child care settings?
The Office of Child Care (OCC) is offering a new technical assistance (TA) opportunity for state and territory Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and IDEA Part C Lead Agencies — Improving Integration of Child Care and Part C Early Intervention (EI) Services. This initiative aims to integrate Early Intervention (EI) services into child care settings. TA will be provided to selected states/territories that demonstrate strong existing partnerships or the potential to develop such collaborations across child care and EI.
Important Dates
- Informational Webinar: Register for an informational webinar on this TA opportunity, which will be held on October 24, 2024 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Eastern time
- Selection Period: Interest forms will be accepted from October 24, 2024 - November 8, 2024. The form is open to all regardless of webinar attendance.
- TA Project Period: December 2024 — September 2025.
Resources
- Description of Opportunity for Integration of Child Care and Part C Early Intervention Services (PDF)
- Integration of Child Care and Part C Early Intervention (EI) Services TA Opportunity Interest Form Questions for Preview (PDF)
- Integration of Child Care and Part C Early Intervention (EI) Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Integration of Child Care and Part C Early Intervention (EI) Services Webinar Presentation Materials (PDF)
- The webinar registration link includes resources from the October 24, 2024, webinar. Please note that you may need to register before viewing these materials.
Need help or have questions?
- Email the project team at ACF_OCC_Engagement@grantsolutions.gov.
- Check the OCC Technical Assistance Opportunity: Supporting States and Territories to Improve Integration of Child Care and Part C Early Intervention (EI) Services page for more updates.