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Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP)
Early intervention services during the first years can make a significant difference
in a child's life. Additionally, early intervention may also help parents understand their child's
developmental growth. In Washington State the early learning program is referred to as the Infant
Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) and is associated with a federal law called The Individuals
with Disabilities Act (IDEA) (1986). IDEA encourages states to improve early intervention services.
This directive provides guidelines for states in establishing and providing services for families with
infants and toddlers with disabilities. Additionally, through annual maintenance of effort funding by
the Washington State Legislature and Governor, the state is eligible to continue to apply for the federal
dollars. This Part C funding amounts to approximately $8 million federal dollars to enhance services for
eligible infants and toddlers. The state/federal partnership is essential in providing these services.
The ITEIP system in each county is directed by the Local Lead Agency under the authority of
DSHS, ITEIP Contracts. The local early intervention system is a collaborative program of child and family
serving agencies including schools, health and human services, families, and other community providers and
organizations. Each geographic area through coordination by the ITEIP Local Lead Agency must maintain a
County Interagency Coordinating Council to assure coordinated, collaborative, and comprehensive services.
Modified: September 9, 2009.
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