PECT Early Intervention and PreK Services 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under IDEA Part C, early intervention services are designed for children in which age range?
- Birth through age 2 (0–3) (Correct answer)
- Ages 3 through 5
- Ages 0 through 5
- Birth through kindergarten entry
Correct answer: Birth through age 2 (0–3)
IDEA Part C specifically covers infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 (up to, but not including, age 3).
Question 2: The primary planning document required under IDEA Part C for children birth through age 2 is the:
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) (Correct answer)
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- 504 Accommodation Plan
Correct answer: Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
The IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) is mandated by IDEA Part C and includes child outcomes as well as family resources, priorities, and concerns.
Question 3: A key difference between an IFSP and an IEP is that the IFSP:
- Focuses solely on academic goals
- Is reviewed annually rather than every six months
- Includes outcomes related to the family's needs and priorities (Correct answer)
- Is used only in school-based settings
Correct answer: Includes outcomes related to the family's needs and priorities
Unlike an IEP, the IFSP explicitly addresses the family's concerns, priorities, and resources, reflecting the family-centered philosophy of Part C.
Question 4: Under IDEA Part C, early intervention services must be provided in:
- Specialized clinical settings whenever possible
- Natural environments to the maximum extent appropriate (Correct answer)
- Segregated early intervention centers
- Only the child's home
Correct answer: Natural environments to the maximum extent appropriate
IDEA Part C requires services in natural environments — places where children without disabilities typically participate — to the maximum extent appropriate.
Question 5: Under IDEA Part C, which professional is designated to help families access and coordinate all early intervention services?
- Special education teacher
- School psychologist
- Service coordinator (Correct answer)
- Speech-language pathologist
Correct answer: Service coordinator
A service coordinator is required under IDEA Part C to coordinate all early intervention services and help families navigate the system.
Question 6: Under IDEA Part B, Section 619, preschool special education services are provided to children ages:
- Birth through age 2
- 3 through 5 (Correct answer)
- 3 through 8
- 4 through 6
Correct answer: 3 through 5
IDEA Part B Section 619 extends FAPE and special education services specifically to eligible children ages 3 through 5.
Question 7: IDEA requires that families be notified of their child's transition from Part C to Part B services at least how many days before the child's third birthday?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 180 days
Correct answer: 90 days
IDEA Part C mandates that transition planning begin and families be notified at least 90 days before the child's third birthday.
PECT Early Intervention and PreK Services 1
Under IDEA Part C, early intervention services are designed for children in which age range?