EI Fundamentals is the state required training for all new service coordinators and EI Coordinator's in Colorado. Users will need to sign up for the training through Cornerstone which is the learning management system for CDHS.
EI staff including service coordinators are encouraged to take the EI Colorado Telehealth training to gain the knowledge to better support families and providers in accessing this type of service delivery. This training is required for Early Intervention providers who plan to use Telehealth as a service delivery method in Colorado
A family assessment is made available to any parent or other family member of an eligible child. A family assessment is voluntary on the part of each family member participating in the assessment and shall be family-directed and designed to determine the resources, priorities and concerns of a parent or other family member related to the enhancement of his or her child's development. Family assessment shall be conducted in the native language of the family member(s) participating in the family assessment, unless clearly not feasible to do so.
When completed, the family assessment shall be: Conducted by qualified personnel trained to utilize a Department-approved family assessment tool and based on information provided by the parent or other family member through a personal interview. The family assessment is completed prior to the development of the initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).