Calendar and Program Updates

• Redetermining Eligibility Annually
  Redetermining Eligibility Annually will begin July 1, 2026. Workgroups were held throughout March and April 2026 with EI Coordinators, Service Coordinators, EI Providers, EI Evaluation Entities, and Families.
  The workgroups and public input provided thoughtful discussions that helped inform this process. Data collection and cost-savings assessment will occur during the beginning of the process from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. To review slides from the workgroups and the workgroup follow-up meeting, select the Redetermining Eligibility Annually Workgroups Folder.
  
  Please submit process questions to the Redetermining Eligibility Annually Questions Google Form.

  Resources

  • Redetermining Eligibility Annually: Live-Recorded Training
    • Slides
  • Redetermining Eligibility Annually Family Infographic
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Redetermining Eligibility Annually Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • Redetermining Eligibility Annually: Training Q&A and Form Responses
  • Annual Evaluation Process Guide and Training: Knowledge Management System

  Some of the links and information on this page are only available in English.
• EI Colorado Budget Balancing
  Over the past year, hundreds of providers and early intervention partners have shared their time, ideas and experiences with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). You helped us look for better ways to make sure Early Intervention Colorado can sustain and continue to provide quality services. Thank you for your feedback and advocacy.
  
  Please view the full reports here:

  • June Request for Information (RFI)
  • December Request for Information (RFI)  

  CDEC Early Intervention Budget Balancing RFI Update Presentation: January 6 & 7, 2026
  
  CDEC is recommending a new budget plan for Early Intervention in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. This plan has two parts: 

  • No additional budget balancing measures, except State EI administrative budget cuts, in 2025-26 because we expect to spend less than we planned.
  • This strategy was a one-time savings of $300,000 based on keeping an open staff position vacant, freezing staff travel, and delaying upgrades to the state data system.
  • Checking eligibility each year starting in FY 2026-27. This will be a process to review whether children still qualify for Early Intervention at their yearly Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) Review meeting.

  
  To review questions, notes, and feedback from the EI Colorado Spring input sessions that informed the June RFI, select 2025 EI Colorado program sustainability strategy meetings.
  To view emails to families and partners from CDEC and EI Colorado, select communication from EI Colorado regarding program sustainability strategies. The links and information on this page are only available in English.