The Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) Family Centered Early Supports and Services program is soliciting comments related to its revised State Performance Plan and Annual Public Report for services provided to children as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C.
State Performance Plan - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C (pdf-113 pages) is a 6-year strategic plan for the Family-Centered Early Supports and Services program. This report provides a baseline, rigorous and measurable targets, and activities to achieve the targets for 14 Indicators chosen by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Progress made toward achieving the stated targets can be found in the Annual Performance Report. The NH Part C State Performance Plan has been revised to include improvement activities identified during 7/1/06 to 6/30/07 for improving services, changes to compliance monitoring procedures, and changes in the way that schools are notified about children receiving early supports and services who may be eligible for special education services at the age of 3 years, and new information about measuring child outcomes.
The Part C Annual Performance Report (pdf - 62 pages) is a report on the status of services provided by early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. This report satisfies the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C and the State Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) annual status report to the Governor. The Annual Performance Report provides information about how well the State is progressing toward the targets established in the NH State Part C Performance Plan. This report covers the period from 7/1/06 to 6/30/07.
Annual State Application Under Part C of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act As Amended In 2004 - Federal Fiscal Year 2008. The funding application will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Public comments are welcomed.
If you wish to submit comments or have questions about the State Plan, the Part C Annual Report or application for funding or would like paper copies mailed, please contact:
Lorene Reagan at lreagan@dhhs.state.nh.us." or call
The Bureau of Developmental Services at:
800-852-3345 ext. 5060
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