Post on 24-Sep-2018
SST Materials
Rachel Moyer-Trimyer
IDEA Part C Specialist
Objectives
• Review the SST brochures
– Family
– Referral sources
– Program staff
• Review the SST Workbook
SST Brochure for Families
• Designed to be given at the IFSP meeting
• Explains the service and the EIS • Examples of what might happen at
a visit • Emphasis on the roles of the family
and the EIS • Connects SST to the global child
outcomes
SST Brochure for Referral Sources
• Uses more clinical language • Emphasis on specialized knowledge of
the EIS and collaboration with other ECI services
• Compares ECI services with traditional children’s services
SST Brochure for Program Staff
• Designed for program staff
• ECI “jargon” • Provides “real-life”
examples of state and federal definitions
• Compares SST with other ECI services (similarities and uniqueness)
Where to Order?
• http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/materials.shtml
SST Workbook • “enhance knowledge of SST”
• Topics include: – Brain development
– Scaffolding
– Behavior and Social Emotional Skills
– Developmental Strategies & Activities
– Child and Family Outcomes
– Transition and School Readiness
– Documentation
EISs and SST Workbook
• Required for new EISs – Extension activities are not
required
• Credentialed EISs can earn CPE
• Multiple layers of activities
CPE Documentation Log
Other Resources Division of Early Childhood (DEC)
Position Statement
The Role of Special Instruction in Early Intervention
Tricare and SST
• TRICARE AND IDEA PART C: A GUIDE TO SERVICES – Page 12 indicates that special instruction
and training may be reimbursed
– Page 18, question 9, “Families who reside off an installation in the US would receive their services from the State Part C system.” Prior authorization is required.
– Page 19, question 12, “or her training and education and is licensed or certified by the state.”