Eligibility and the Use of Clinical Opinion - Demystified
Live Online via Zoom
Summary
This live, online session is open to Illinois early interventionists and will examine the 3 paths to eligibility in the Illinois early intervention system with a special focus on clinical opinion. Participants will explore how qualitative and quantitative information assist teams in making eligibility decisions related to difficult-to-measure aspects of development.
Objectives:
1) Participants will review the 3 paths to eligibility in IL EI.
2) Participants will gain a deeper understanding of clinical opinion and how it is applied to EI eligibility determination.
3) Participants will understand the importance of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting evaluation/assessment information for eligibility determination.
Credit Information
Level of Learning
Introductory-Awareness
EI Principles Addressed
3. Collaborative Relationships, 7. Ongoing Communication, 8. Quality Services
EI Credit Awarded
2 EI contact hours in the area of Assessment
EITP is also an approved sponsor of Illinois Department of Financial/Professional Regulations Continuing Education credit (CEs) for the licensures of Dietitian/Nutritionist, Counselor (LCPC), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).