Early On Michigan Implementation Manual
Early On Michigan Implementation Manual provides guidance on how to implement Early Intervention in Michigan. Sections are continuously being updated to reflect changes in federal regulations and state guidance.
Table of Contents*
* This is a work in progress, the sections in blue are links to content that has been completed and approved by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). The other sections are yet to be developed.
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04. Monitoring and Compliance
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Catamaran Technical Assistance
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Cataraman
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Early On Data
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Federal Process - APP/SPR
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Michigan FFY22 Part C State Performance Plan/Annual Report
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Michigan's Part C State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) website
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SPP/APR Targets FFY 2020-2025
Catamaran is the system used to track activities and data related to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) for the Michigan Department of Education Offices of Special Education and Early Childhood Development and Family Education.
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06. Public Awareness, Child Find & Referral
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Child Find
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Early On Public Awareness
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Early On Referral Intake Process
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Online Ordering for Public Awareness Materials
Child Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening, and evaluation designed to locate, identify, and refer as early as possible all young children with disabilities and their families whare are in need of early intervention services and supports. In Michigan, Child Find for Early On is supported through the 'Don't Worry. But don't wait' campaign and 1800earlyon.org website.
The goal of Early On Public Awareness is to generate and build awareness about Michigan's early intervention system and resources that may be available to families who have concerns about the development of their child(ren).
Early On Michigan has a statewide referral process. Referrals are taken over the phone or online at the 1800earlyon.org website.
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07. Eligibility for Early On
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EO Established Conditions List 2022
(PDF)
- Posted:03/08/2023
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Established Conditions List One Pager 2021
(PDF)
- Posted:06/03/2021
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Evaluation and Eligibility (2021)
(PDF)
- Posted:12/03/2024
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MMSE Eligibility
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:02/20/2023
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Guidance Apendix A
(PDF)
- Posted:07/02/2018
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) Guidance
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Early Childhood Developmental Delay (ECDD) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:02/20/2023
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:02/20/2023
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Other Health Impairment (OHI) Resource Sample Letter
(PDF)
- Posted:07/02/2018
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Speech and Language Impairment (SLI) Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:02/24/2023
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Speech-Language Impairment (SLI) Warning Signs
(PDF)
- Posted:02/20/2023
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Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE) Visual Impairment Including Blindness Guidance
(PDF)
- Posted:04/18/2024
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08. The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Process
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1. Referral (2018)
(PDF)
- Posted:12/10/2018
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2. Screening (2019)
(PDF)
- Posted:03/22/2019
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3. Evaluation and Eligibility (2021)
(PDF)
- Posted:08/31/2021
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4. Child and Family Assessment (2021)
(PDF)
- Posted:05/14/2021
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5. IFSP Required Elements (2013)
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6. Services in Natural Environment (2019)
(PDF)
- Posted:09/03/2019
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7. Periodic Review and Annual Individualized Family Service Plan Meeting Guidance (2017)
(PDF)
- Posted:12/12/2018
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8. Transition (2019)
(PDF)
- Posted:03/05/2019
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Family Outcomes
(PDF)
- Posted:03/23/2023
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09. Procedural Safeguards
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Prior Written Notice
(PDF)
- Posted:12/10/2018
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Procedural Safeguard Supports for Families
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Michigan Policy and Guidance
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Appointment of Surrogate Parent in Early Intervention 2023
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Clarification Around Request for Protected Information and Authorization to Release forms
(PDF)
- Posted:07/31/2019
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Early On & Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures
(PDF)
- Posted:07/08/2021
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Early On & Special Education Due Process Complaint Steps
(PDF)
- Posted:10/25/2024
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Early On & Special Education Due Process Complaint Steps Filed by District
(PDF)
- Posted:10/25/2024
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Early On & Special Education State Complaints: Procedures and Model Forms
(PDF)
- Posted:07/08/2021
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Memo - Early On Procedural Safeguards Protecting Families' Rights
(PDF)
- Posted:05/09/2019
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Understanding the Requirements of Appointing a Surrogate Parent Video
Memo from the Michigan Department of Education clarifying request for protected information and authorization to release forms for Early On. This memo includes information related to sharing information with child welfare agencies as amended by the Uninterrupted Scholars Act of 2013.
Sets the policy and procedures for due process
Includes a flow chart that outlines the steps involved when a due process complaint is filed by a parent
Includes a flow chart that outlines the steps involved when a due process complaint is filed by a district.
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12. Appendices - Resources
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Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
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Early On Data
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Early On Michigan
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Early On Referral and Central Directory
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Additional Michigan Resources
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Build Up
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MI Kids Matter
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Michigan Alliance for Families
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Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
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Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
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Michigan Department of Education
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
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Michigan Great Start to Quality
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Statewide Autism Resources & Training
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14. Appendices - Forms, Charts, and Tools
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Authorization to Release Early On Record
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Early On Parental Consent Developmental Screening
(PDF)
- Posted:12/11/2018
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Early On Parental Consent Form
(PDF)
- Posted:07/21/2021
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Early On Request for Information (Non-Health)
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Early On Request for Protected Information (Health)
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Prior Written Notice Form
(PDF)
- Posted:06/14/2018
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