Effective Date: July 13, 1996
Date Revised: July 1, 2014
Title:
CT Birth to Three System
PERSONNEL STANDARDS
Purpose: Defines the suitable qualifications and supervision required for personnel
providing early intervention services based on entry level and credentialing
requirements.
Overview
A quality program begins with employing or contracting with personnel who meet the highest entrylevel requirements for their discipline. Those requirements are listed on the CT Birth to Three
System Personnel Standards grid in this procedure. The grid includes all of the professions listed as
Qualified Personnel in the Federal Part C Regulations.
Most employees are required to hold a valid Connecticut licensure or certification in order to conduct
the activities of their profession. Programs must verify the credentials indicated for personnel
employed or contracted. The program must maintain copies of current certifications and licenses
and make them available for review upon request by the Birth to Three System.
It is recommended that programs prioritize hiring people in all disciplines who have a demonstrated
knowledge through coursework and preferably through work experience, with very young children.
Use of Students Completing Internships/Practicums
Students who are completing coursework for any related discipline may complete their internships or
practicums in the Birth to Three System in either paid or unpaid positions for up to 6 months. They
may not go out on visits alone.
Standards for Teachers (Developmental Therapists)
A teacher must possess a valid initial, provisional or professional teaching certificate from the
Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in endorsements #112, #113 or #065. If
certification is lapsed, the individual cannot be employed as a teacher.
All Teachers with initial educator certificates who work for a
 school district,
 Regional Education Service Center (RESC), or
 approved private school,
must successfully complete the Connecticut Department of Education’s program for beginning
educators, if there is a program for their endorsement area. Teachers who are employed by private
Birth to Three programs are not eligible to participate in this program. Teachers who complete 30
school months of successful Birth to Three teaching experience for an approved Birth to Three
program will be eligible for the provisional educator certificate (See C.G.S. § 10-145d (g). However,
as of July 2012, teachers wishing to go from a provisional license to a professional license must have
three years experience in a public school, this includes Birth to Three programs operated by RESCs.
Teachers working in Birth to Three programs may renew their provisional license each year
indefinitely.
In accordance with Public Act 12-116, An Act Concerning Educational Reform, all certified and
employed educators employed by a local or regional board of education or other public entity are
required to participate in and document a minimum of 18 hours of professional learning per year.
Personnel Standards page 2
To Renew Teacher Certification and Change Status
All certified teachers must document a minimum of 18 hours of professional learning per year. When
renewing their certification the Connecticut State Department of Education may choose to audit the
teacher’s application and the documentation will be requested. As of July 1, 2012, Continuing
Education Units (CEUs) are no longer granted and each teacher must keep track of trainings
attended. When the teacher is renewing their certification they should follow the appropriate steps.
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Teachers in RESCs, public schools and private special education facilities must submit form
ED 179 and ED 126 completed and signed by their employer. These forms can be obtained
at http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/certform/ed_126.pdf.
Certified teachers with a provisional license that are employed by private Birth to Three
programs may apply to renew by submitting form ED 179. This form can be found at
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/certform/ed_179.pdf.
If a certified teacher has not been working under their certificate during the renewal period, but
wishes to renew they may do so without an employer’s signature by checking the box that
states “I have not served under my current Professional Educator Certificate for a Board of
Education” on the SDE Form 179. Unless a portion of the renewal period was served in Early
Connections Birth to Three does not need to sign any forms for SDE.
Certification
Currently Held
Initial
Provisional
Teacher Working in Birth to Three
Employer is an LEA, RESC or Employer is not an LEA, RESC or
Approved Private Special Ed. Approved Private Special Ed. Facility
Facility
To go from Initial to Provisional
teachers in Birth to Three must
complete 30 school months of
work in a birth to three program
To renew: submit Forms ED 126
and ED 179. They can be found at
www.sde.ct.gov.
To go from Initial to Provisional teachers in
Birth to Three must complete 30 school
months of work in a Birth to Three program
To go from Provisional to
Professional the candidate must
have three years of work in a
public school or RESC.
Provisional may be renewed each year
indefinitely.
To go from Provisional to Professional the
candidate must have three years of work in
a public school or RESC.
To renew submit form ED 179
www.sde.ct.gov
Please note: Teachers with an Initial or
Provisional certification hired by Birth to
Three programs that are not operated by
an LEA, RESC or Approved Special
Education facility ARE NOT able to meet
the requirements for the Professional
certification.
Professional
To renew submit forms ED 126
and ED 179. www.sde.ct.gov
To renew submit forms ED 126 and ED
179. www.sde.ct.gov
Personnel Standards page 3
To document professional learning Birth to Three will supply participants who complete the
requirements of training a certificate of completion that indicates the number of contact hours
completed. Certificates of attendance may be used to prove attendance or to request non-SDE CEU
equivalents (e.g. ASHA) as needed.
Temporary 90-Day Certificates
Teachers who are finishing an Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) must work as fully certified
teachers in Birth to Three during the 90 days. The 90 days includes school days only.
When a Birth to Three provider completes an ARC at Charter Oak State College they must submit
form SDE 172 (www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/certform/ed_172.pdf) to SDE to request a
Temporary 90-Day Certificate. The form must be signed by the Director of the Connecticut Birth to
Three System.
The applicant must complete the following steps:
1. submit an original completed form,
2. complete the employment information section,
3. ensure that their employer sends verification of employment to Birth to Three.
The form should be mailed to PPO Birth to Three Central Office. Verification of employment should
be sent directly to Birth to Three from the program either by mail or by email to deb.resnick@ct.gov.
All forms, with original signatures, will be returned to the applicant to be submitted to SDE.
Standards for Licensed Personnel
All speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapy
assistants (COTAs), nurses, audiologists and psychologists, employed or contracted with by a Birth
to Three program, must be licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).
Renewal of licensure must be monitored annually by each program.
Early Intervention Specialist
This position is considered a Birth to Three professional delivering special instruction under IDEA.
They may:
 Perform evaluations and assessments.
 Be listed as a professional on the IFSP without having another professional listed for supervisory
purposes.
 Not require sign off on contact notes.
 Be reimbursed at professional rate on requests for supplemental funding. (See Payment
Procedure)
For more information on EIS see the EIS Guidance on the Birth to Three website
Personnel Standards page 4
CT Birth to Three System Infant Toddler Family Specialist Credential (Voluntary)
The Infant Toddler Family Specialist (ITFS) credential was developed to assure the quality of
personnel providing supports and services to families. The practice of early intervention requires
very specific knowledge and skills that change and develop over time and are not adequately
presented in most pre-service training programs. Anyone who provides direct services to children
and families in their home or community may obtain an Infant Toddler Family Specialist credential
with the proper endorsement for their role
For more information http://www.birth23.org/providers/cert/
Guidelines for the Use of Paraprofessionals
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs), Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistants (COTAs) and Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs)
These positions have the following restrictions:
 They must receive at least one hour per month of direct supervision by professionally licensed or
certified early intervention personnel. Direct supervision should be documented with, at a
minimum a log of supervision occurences.
 They must attend at least one team meeting per month.
 They may function independently, providing direct services to children and families in home, or
community-based settings, however all progress notes must be countersigned by their supervisor.
 They cannot be the only service provider listed on the IFSP.
 They may not conduct initial evaluations or ongoing assessments; however they may provide
information that contributes to those evaluations or assessments
For more information please see the chart below.
Early Intervention Assistants
Staff members who are in the personnel category of EI Assistant as of July 1, 2013 may continue to
function in that role. After July 1, 2013 the category of EI Assistant will no longer be available.
Early Intervention Associates (EIAs)
Education, experience, and supervisory requirements for EIAs are listed in the following table. EIAs
are valued team members and work successfully to support and extend the role of early intervention
professionals. However, it is expected that the number of staff in these job categories will not exceed
25% of the Birth to Three program’s total direct full time equivalent (FTE) early intervention staff.
This 25% rule does not apply to the autism-specific programs.
No child may receive direct services ONLY from an EI Associate. A licensed or certified professional
supervising the EI Associate must also be listed on the child’s IFSP as seeing the child at least
quarterly.
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
Assistive
Associates or
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering
Completes assistive technology evaluations and
Yes, after
Technology
Bachelor’s degree with
Society of North America) Certification
assists the IFSP team to analyze needs of child
successful
Provider
AT coursework and
as: ATP Assistive Technology
with disabilities; assist in selection or service of
completion of
experience
Practitioner or
assistive technology devices and may provide
service
ATS Assistive Technology Supplier or
training in the use of the selected device(s).
coordination
RET Rehabilitation Engineering
training.
(Audiologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational
Technologist.
Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Teachers
may also posses the skills to perform these
functions.)
Audiologist
Masters or AuD
Audiologist
CFY
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health Under §2-411 C.G.S.
Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
Status Permissive.
Must be supervised by a licensed
audiologist as required under § 20-411
C.G.S. At least one hour per month of
supervision and at least one team
meeting per month.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP developments and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP developments and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP developments and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
All notes must be countersigned by a
licensed audiologist.
Board
Certified
Behavior
Analyst
(BCBA)
Board
Certified
Associate
Behavior
Analyst
(BCA)
MA or Doctorate in
behavior analysis or in
psychology, spec.
education or another
human service
discipline with an
emphasis in behavior
analysis
BA in behavior analysis
or in psychology, spec
education or another
human service
discipline with an
emphasis in behavior
analysis
Certification from the Behavior Analyst
Certification Board, Inc. or the states of
Pennsylvania or Florida.
Certification from the Behavior Analyst
Certification Board, Inc. or the states of
Pennsylvania or Florida.
Periodic consultation from Board
Certified Behavior Analyst or licensed
Psychologist.
At least one hour per month of
supervision and at least one team
meeting per month.
All progress notes must be
countersigned by a supervisor who is
a certified Behavior Analyst or
licensed Psychologist.
.
Participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Under supervision by licensed/certified
personnel, may function independently.
Does not perform initial evaluations or
assessments but provides data and input.
Personnel Standards page 5
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
Early
High School Diploma
Documentation of training specific to
At least one hour per week of
Provides direct services to children and families
No.
Intervention
or GED
child, the child’s disability or delays and
supervision and at least one team
by performing routine tasks assigned by
Assistant
the specific techniques being used with
meeting per month..
professionally licensed or certified personnel.
(Attendance
the child.
Code EIS)
All progress notes must be
Takes no independent action. Carries out written
countersigned by a supervisor who is
programs and service plans designed by
This
licensed or certified.
licensed or certified personnel.
category is
Does not perform initial evaluations or ongoing
not available
assessments but provides data and input.
after 7/1/13
Early
BA degree in a
At least one hour per month of
Participates in IFSP development and
Yes, after
Intervention
human service field
supervision and at least one team
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
successful
Associate
meeting per month
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
completion of
(Attendance
and/or consultative services to children and
service
Code EIA)
All progress notes countersigned by a
families.
coordination
supervisor who is licensed or certified
training.
Under regular supervision by professionally
licensed or certified personnel, may function
independently.
Does not perform initial evaluations or ongoing
assessments but provides data and input
Early
Intervention
Specialist
(Attendance
Code ESP)
BA or MA in
education, special
education, psychology
(MA), early
intervention, child and
family studies, or
closely related field.
Must have taken
college level courses
in infant/toddler, one
course on evaluation
and assessment and
one course on either
working with families
or early language and
literacy, have 300
hours of experience
working with infants
/toddlers and
complete the other
requirements of the
credential process.
Infant, Toddler, Family Specialist
Credential from the Connecticut Birth to
Three System with endorsement # 123.
Services may be billed to health insurance if the
individual possesses a BA and an Infant Toddler
Family Specialist credential.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
transdisciplinary team, provides direct and/or
consultative services to children and families,
supervises EI assistants or associates as
appropriate
Provides special instruction.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Cannot be paired with a teacher for a
multidisciplinary evaluation.
Personnel Standards page 6
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
Marital and
Masters Degree in
Department of Public Health license
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Family
Marital and Family
under §20-195c C.G.S.
participates in IFSP development and
successful
Therapist
Therapy
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
completion of
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Marital and
Masters Degree in
Working toward Department of Public
All progress notes, evaluations and
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Family
Marital and Family
Health license under professional
assessments must be countersigned
participates in IFSP development and
successful
Therapist
Therapy
supervision.
by a supervisor who is licensed.
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
completion of
Intern
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
Valid up to two years from date of hire
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
into the Birth to Three System
families.
training.
Nurse
a. Advanced
Practice
Registered
Nurse
(APRN)
b. R.N.
Nurse,
Practical
(LPN)
a. Masters (MSN)
a. Licensed by the Department of
Public Health under §20-94a C.G.S.
b. Bachelors (BSN) or
Associates Degree or
Diploma
Diploma/Certificate
b. Licensed by the Department of
Public Health under § 20-87 to 102
C.G.S.
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health under § 20-87 to 102 C.G.S.
Supervision conducted by a registered
nurse.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of a
transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Under the supervision of the BSN/MSN assists
in the provision of nursing intervention services
No.
Provides direct services to children and families
by performing routine tasks assigned by
professionally licensed or certified personnel.
Takes no independent action. Carries out written
programs and service plans designed by
licensed or certified personnel.
Does not perform initial evaluations, ongoing
assessments or service coordination duties but
provides data and input.
Personnel Standards page 7
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
DieticianRegistered Dietician
Registered with the Commission of
Conducts nutrition evaluations and
Yes, after
Nutritionist
MA or PhD.
Dietetic Registration or certified by the
assessments, participates in IFSP
successful
Department of Public Health under §20development and implementation, monitors
completion of
206n
outcomes as part of a transdisciplinary team,
service
and provides direct and/or consultative
coordination
services to children and families.
training.
Occupational
Therapist
Bachelors or
Master’s degree in
Occupational
Therapy, depending
on year of graduation
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health under § 20-74b C.G.S.
Certified
Occupational
Therapy
Assistant
(COTA)
Associate Degree
from accredited
AOTA program
Department of Public Health license
under § 20-74b C.G.S.
Supervised by a licensed occupational
therapist.
At least one hour per month of
supervision and at least one team
meeting per month.
All progress notes must be
countersigned by a supervisor who is
a licensed OT.
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health under § 20-130 C.G.S.
The Birth to Three Infant Toddler Family
Specialist Credential with endorsement 120 or
123 is required before these personnel may
conduct developmental evaluations or on-going
assessments.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Under regular supervision by professionally
licensed or certified personnel, may function
independently.
Does not perform initial evaluations or ongoing
assessments but provides data and input
Conducts vision evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
The Birth t o Three Credential with
endorsement 120 or 123 is required before
these personnel may conduct developmental
evaluations or on-going assessments.
Personnel Standards page 8
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
Orientation &
Bachelors Degree
Department of Education Certificate
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Mobility
with endorsement #059
participates in IFSP development and
successful
Specialist
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Physical
Doctorate, Masters
Licensed by the Department of Public
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Therapist
or Bachelors
Health under § 20 -70 C.G.S.
participates in IFSP development and
successful
depending on year
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
of graduation
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Physical
Associate degree
Graduation from an accredited PTA
Supervised by a licensed physical
Under direct or indirect supervision of the PT,
Yes, after
Therapy
from an approved
program
therapist.
assists in providing intervention.
successful
Assistant
PTA program
completion of
Licensed by the Department of Public
At least one hour per month of
service
Health under § 20-73(b) C.G.S.
supervision and at least one team
coordination
meeting per month.
training.
All progress notes must be
countersigned by a supervisor who is
a licensed PT.
Physician
(Pediatrician
or other
Physician)
Doctor of Medicine
(MD) or Doctor of
Osteopathy (OD)
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health under § 20-10 (MD) or § 20-17
(OD) C.G.S.
Professional
Counselor
Licensed
Doctorate, Masters
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health under § 20-195(b) C.G.S.
Psychologist
Licensed
Doctorate
Licensed by the Department of Public
Health under §187a C.G.S.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
and/or consultative services to children and
families.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Personnel Standards page 9
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
Psychologist
Graduate level
Department of Education certificate
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
School
(masters or higher)
endorsement #070
participates in IFSP development and
successful
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Social Worker
Masters of Social
Licensed by the Department of Public
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Licensed
Work
Health under §20-195n C.G.S.
participates in IFSP development and
successful
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Social Worker
Masters of Social
Department of Education certificate
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
School
Work
endorsement #071
participates in IFSP development and
successful
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Social Worker
Masters of Social
Working towards Department of Public
By a licensed clinical social worker
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Intern
Work
Health license under professional
participates in IFSP development and
successful
supervision. This requires 3000 hours
At least one hour per month of
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
exp including not less than 100 hours
supervision and at least one team
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
completed under supervision by a
meeting per month.
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
licensed clinical or cert. independent
families.
training.
social worker §20-195n C.G.S.
All progress notes, evaluation and
assessment reports must be
Valid for up to two years from date of
countersigned by a supervisor who is
hire into Birth to Three while working
a licensed Social Worker.
toward licensure.
Speech/
Masters
Licensed by the Department of Public
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Language
Health under §20-411 C.G.S.
participates in IFSP development and
successful
Pathologist
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
families.
training.
Personnel Standards page 10
Connecticut Birth to Three System Personnel Standards
To identify the requirements for practice, including licensure or certification, in each service area approved by the Connecticut Birth to Three System and to establish the supervisory requirements
and job responsibilities for each area.
Personnel
Entry Degree
Licensure/Certification
Additional Supervision Required
Job Responsibilities
Can Act as
Category
Service
Coordinator?
Speech/
Masters
Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) status
Must be supervised by a licensed
Conducts evaluations and assessments,
Yes, after
Language
permissive.
speech/language pathologist as
participates in IFSP development and
successful
Pathologist
required under § 20-411 C.G.S.
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
completion of
(CFY)
a transdisciplinary team, and provides direct
service
At least one hour per month of
and/or consultative services to children and
coordination
supervision and at least one team
families.
training.
meeting per month.
Under regular supervision by
professionally licensed or certified
SLP, personnel may function
independently.
Teacher
Bachelors
a. Early
Childhood
Special
Education
(Dev.
Therapist)
b. Hearing
Impaired
c. Visually
Impaired
Department of Education
a. Certificate endorsements:
#112 Birth-Kindergarten
#113 Nursery-Third grade
#065 Comprehensive Special
Education Pre-K to 12
b. Certificate endorsement #057
Pre-K to 12
c. Certificate endorsements:
#059 Blind Pre-12
#057 Partially sighted 1-12
All progress notes, evaluations and
assessments must be countersigned
by a supervisor who is a licensed SLP.
Those with initial certificates who work
for school districts, Regional
Educational Service Centers or
approved private school programs
must participate in the CT SDE
program for beginning teachers and
must meet all beginning teacher
requirements consistent with the
endorsement. (A mentor teacher is
required).
Conducts evaluation and assessments,
participates in IFSP development and
implementation, monitors outcomes as part of
a transdisciplinary team, provides direct and/or
consultative services to children and families,
supervises assistants as appropriate
Yes, after
successful
completion of
service
coordination
training.
Those who work for other types of
Birth to Three programs must work
successfully for 30 months under their
initial certificate before applying for a
provisional certificate.
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References:
Part C of IDEA Sec. 1435(a)(9)(A) and (B)
34 CFR Section 303.119
17a-248 (10) of the C.G.S.
10-145d(g) C. G. S.
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