Indicators
The SPP/APR indicators measure the effectiveness and compliance of the state’s implementation of IDEA Part C. The table below describes the meaning and importance of each indicator for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
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Indicator |
Description |
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Indicator 1: Timely Provision of Services |
Once a child is identified as eligible for early intervention services, the state must ensure that the services are provided in a timely manner. |
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Indicator 2: Services in Natural Environments |
Early intervention services must be provided in natural environments, such as the child's home or community settings, to the maximum extent appropriate. |
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Indicator 3: Early Childhood Outcomes |
This indicator measures the progress that children make in their social-emotional development and cognitive development. |
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Indicator 4: Family Involvement |
The state is required to report the percentage of families who report that early intervention services have helped the family know their rights, effectively communicate their children's needs, and help their children develop and learn. |
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Indicator 5: Child Find (Birth to Age 1) |
The state must have a system in place to identify and evaluate children birth to age 1 who may be eligible for early intervention services. |
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Indicator 6: Child Find (Birth Age 3) |
The state must have a system in place to identify and evaluate children birth to age 3 who may be eligible for early intervention services. |
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Indicator 7: 45-Day Timeline |
Eligible infants and toddlers with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) must be evaluated and assessed within 45 days from when the lead agency or provider receives the referral. |
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Indicator 8: Early Childhood Transition |
The state must report on the timely transition of children out of Part C and continuity of services as the child transitions from early intervention services to preschool or other services. |
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Indicator 9: Resolution Session |
If a family or an early intervention service provider has a disagreement with the state or the local agency responsible for providing early intervention services, there is a formal dispute resolution process in place. The goal of this process is to resolve the disagreement in a timely and efficient manner, while ensuring that the rights of the child and family are protected. |
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Indicator 10: Mediation |
Mediation is a confidential process used to resolve a variety of disputes related to early intervention services, such as disagreements over eligibility, evaluation, services, or placement. Mediation is a valuable option for families and early intervention service providers who want to resolve their disputes in a collaborative and respectful manner. |
Local Performance Report
Section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that Massachusetts report data to the public by early intervention program. Below is the current list for each indicator based on the 2021-2022 Annual Performance Report:
- Indicator 1: Timely Provision of Services
- Indicator 2: Services in Natural Environments
- Indicator 3A: Early Childhood Outcomes
- Indicator 3B: Early Childhood Outcomes
- Indicator 3C: Early Childhood Outcomes
- Indicator 4A: Family Involvement
- Indicator 4B: Family Involvement
- Indicator 4C: Family Involvement
- Indicator 5: Child Find (Birth to Age 1)
- Indicator 6: Child Find (Birth Age 3)
- Indicator 7: 45-Day Timeline
- Indicator 8A: Early Childhood Transition
- Indicator 8B: Early Childhood Transition
- Indicator 8C: Early Childhood Transition
View the complete list of Local Performance Reports for 2021-2022