Program Data, Reports and Research

NC ITP Annual Reports & Program Data

State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP):

Federal Part C Grant Application:

NC Annual Performance Reports:

These reports describe how the Infant-Toddler program is performing on all federal government-required indicators.

NC Part C State Performance Plan: describes the overall plan for early intervention in NC as required by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

NC ITP CDSA Specific Data:

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Required Public Review and Comment Period Announced for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program's Infant, Toddler and Family Specialist Certification

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Well-Being’s Infant-Toddler Program (ITP) is recommending the following updates to the NC ITP Procedural Guidance for Personnel Certification:
       1.    The addition of three (3) degree fields to the ITP Procedural Guidance for Personnel Certification to the current list of approved degree fields: 
                      •    Occupational Therapy
                      •    Physical Therapy
                      •    Communications Disorders

       2.    The Infant, Toddler and Family Certificate (ITFC) application process will be open to clinical CDSA staff and contract providers. They must apply and meet the requirements of the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program's (ITP) credential to receive the Infant, Toddler and Family (ITF) Certificate status. 

The addition of these degree fields and disciplines will widen the pool of those eligible for ITFC. For more information on the current process please review the N.C. Procedural Guidance for Personnel Certification, available on the N.C. ITP Certification and Maintenance webpage. 
 

The public review period is: July 22,2024 – Aug. 22, 2024
The public comment period is: Aug. 22, 2024 – Sept. 22, 2024
 

Public comment may be made by:
•    Email: ei.publiccomment@dhhs.nc.gov
•    Fax: Part C Coordinator at 919-870-4834; or
•    Letter: c/o Part C Coordinator, Early Intervention Section, 1916 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1916
 

More information on the N.C. Infant Toddler Program is available on the NCDHHS Division of Child and Family Well-being webpage.

Family Comments:  

I feel like in our situation we were in dire need of help. I just love that there is a program out there that said, I care about your child.  

--parent of a child served by the Sandhills CDSA

I’m learning as much as my daughter is. We’re all learning and that’s a big deal. It’s not just for her; it’s a whole family thing.  

--parent of a child served by the Greenville CDSA

When I first got into the program my goal was to have support and understanding because this was new. To get a diagnosis of your child having Down Syndrome, the first thing that comes in your mind is fear; fear not only for the present but for the future. Until I was in contact with the CDSA I didn’t know what to do.  

--parent of a child served by the Cape Fear CDSA (Fayetteville area)

COVID-19 Information  

The North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program is dedicated to ensuring the well-being, health, and safety of our families, children, staff, and providers. In response to COVID-19, the ITP has disseminated memos and documents to communicate status updates regarding our program operations and current practice guidelines to navigate this time.

Learn more about NC’s response to COVID-19 via the NCDHHS COVID-19 website.

Program Announcements

NC ITP Memo Regarding Suspension of Face-to-Face Services Until March 30, 2020 (March 18, 2020) 

NC ITP Memo Extending Suspension of Face-to-Face Services Until April 29, 2020 (March 30, 2020) 

NC ITP Memo Extending Suspension of Face-to-Face Services Until Further Notice (April 28, 2020)

NC ITP Memo Extending Suspension of Face-to-Face Services Until Further Notice (April 28, 2020)  

For Families  

Family letter - family pay portion (English)

Family letter - family pay portion (Spanish)

Family letter - hardship reminder (English)

Family letter - hardship reminder (Spanish) 

Family letter - suspension of face-to-face services (English)

Family letter - update to suspension of face-to-face services (English) 

Family letter - update to suspension of face-to-face services (Spanish) 

For Staff  

NC ITP COVID-19 Practice Guidance 

For Providers

NC ITP Teletherapy Guidance for Providers (March 30, 2020) 

Coaching SOAP Note 

ITP Client Checklist for Teletherapy ITP Client Checklist for Teletherapy  

NC ITP Provider Agreement Clarification Regarding Face-to-Face Service Provision - April 28, 2020 

For Stakeholders

Office of Special Education Program Guidance:

Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak (March 20, 2020) 

Supplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities (March 21, 2020) 

Resources

Division for Early Childhood COVID-19 Resources - Provides resources to support Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education during the COVID-19 outbreak.

NC DPI Office of Early Learning  - Provides resources and activities for children that are aligned to NC standards including digital remote learning and tips for schooling at home. The North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development provides an in-depth explanation of child development from birth through 60 months of age and is considered to be NC’s early learning standards. 

Early Childhood Technical Assistant (ECTA) Center COVID-19 Resources – Provides resources from ECTA that has pulled together links from other organizations and sources related to COVID-19.