Module 2 - Foundations of EI Colorado

Notes:

• Slide 2.4.3 (Equitable Distribution of Resources): This slide refers to 20 Community-Centered Boards. There are still 20 local programs, but their names have been changed to Early Intervention Service Brokers or Early Intervention Brokers (EIB). When CCB is referred to throughout this training, the correct term now is EIB

• Slide 2.4.4 (Colorado Early Intervention Data System) – EI Colorado has moved away from calling the EI Data System “Unicorn.” It is still referred to as Unicorn throughout this training; however, it is now referred to as the EI Data System

• Slide 2.4.5 (EI Colorado State Plan) – The State Plan is undergoing a long process of revision. To find current information on the administration of the Part C Program in Colorado, please review the State of Colorado Rules and Regulations  

• Slide 2.6.1 (Colorado State Structure) – In 2022, Governor Jared Polis created a new department in Colorado, which is the Department of Early Childhood. At that time, EI Colorado moved from the Department of Human Services to the newly created Department of Early Childhood. EI Colorado is now located in the Department of Early Childhood, Office of Program Delivery, Division of Community and Family Support

• Time: This module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete