Examples of First Connections in a sentence
All providers are also encouraged to participate in First Connections infant and toddler training.
First Connections is the DDS program in Arkansas that administers, monitors, and carries out all Part C of IDEA activities and responsibilities for the state.
The First Connections program ensures that appropriate early intervention services are available to all infants and toddlers from birth to thirty-six (36) months of age (and their families) that are suspected of having a developmental delay.Federal regulations under Part C of the IDEA require “primary referral sources” to refer any child suspected of having a developmental delay or disability for early intervention services.
The referral must be made to the DDS First Connections Central Intake Unit, which serves as the State of Arkansas’ single point of entry to minimize duplication and expedite service delivery.
Each EIDT is responsible for maintaining documentation evidencing that a proper and timely referral to First Connections has been made.
In all instances, payment in lieu shall be for all annual leave accrued for each completed year of service plus a pro rata amount for the current year of service calculated on a daily basis.
Every child referred to First Connections must have an individual acting as Parent.
Provide Parental Notice of the Parent’s due process rights to challenge the denial through First Connections dispute resolution procedures.
First Connections continues to implement SSIP strategies to “remarket the program” and collaborates with a birth to five State Leadership Team on Early Childhood Inclusion to raise awareness of the benefits of inclusive settings for young children with disabilities.
A PA request is processed by the DDS First Connections program staff within 15 working days of the receipt of request.