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The Illinois Early Intervention System has established initial training, cumulative core knowledge, and ongoing professional education requirements with which providers must comply to be awarded and/or renew EI credential(s). As a part of Rule 500 Early Intervention, the Illinois Department of Human Services established guidelines defining basic core educational content knowledge areas that unlicensed credentialed providers must document to become/remain a provider in... This requirement is a CUMULATIVE TOTAL of ALL coursework and/or workshops completed by an individual focusing on infants and toddlers (birth to 3) with special needs. Once this requirement has been fulfilled and providers have received verification from the EI credentialing office, it will not be required again. The core knowledge area requirements are as follows: Completion of educational experiences that include the equivalent of at least 2 semester hours or 30 clock hours in each of the following:

* Young Children is defined as children age birth to three. The documentation submitted must specify this age range. To qualify for a temporary credential, developmental therapists must document completion of educational experiences, as approved by the Department, that include at least two semester college hours or the equivalent (30 clock hours or... As of July 1, 2007, all other applicant for a temporary credential, other than individuals that hold a professional license in the state of Illinois, as set forth in Appendix C, shall document completion... Anthem is committed to being actively involved with our care provider partners and going beyond the contract to create a real impact on the health of our communities. That’s why we offer care providers free continuing medical education (CME) sessions to learn best practices to overcoming barriers in achieving clinical quality goals and improved patient outcomes.

Browse the listing of free on demand CME webinars here. Open the CME webinars in Google Chrome – https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3368093/category/91389/on-demand-webinars. You can view and sign up for the 2025 live webinar opportunities here – https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/3368093/category/84575/upcoming-live-webinars. *Note: All providers are welcome to take advantage of these learning opportunities. Effective May 16, 2025, Carelon Medical Benefits Management will be introducing a standardized 30-day review period for all home health authorizations, designed to bring greater consistency and efficiency to the authorization process. Welcome to the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program.

Below you will find some helpful information that will help you navigate the requirements for new providers in the Illinois Early Intervention System. The Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention's "Principles of Early Intervention" guide the outcomes we hope to achieve through Early Intervention and our Early Intervention Training Model. All early interventionists in Illinois should adhere to these principles as they serve children and families. Early Interventionists may want to reflect on what each principles means to them and what it looks like in practice. This activity can be done individually, with peers, and with families. A fact sheet (PDF) prepared by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA -formerly known as National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, NECTAC) in July 2011 that provides an overview of the Part C...

Launched in September 2022, Be Part of Early Intervention has resources to help explore EI professions and a mailing list to join. The Be Part of EI video provides an overview of early intervention and explains how you may be able to help a family in early intervention. Additionally, this video from Personnel Improvement Center at NASDSE provides information about careers in early intervention, focusing on interviews with specialists themselves. The required Illinois Early Intervention System Overview trainings listed below must be completed within the 3 years prior to applying for an Illinois Early Intervention Credential. If completed more than 3 years before applying for the credential, individuals will need to repeat both. Our organization is growing and developing all the time.

As we try to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology, we have posted some of the commonly asked questions regarding being new to the system and getting Credentialing hours. Keep in mind, we also have an entire section for those who are New to EI. We recommend taking a look through the different sections on that page. If this is not the area you meant to view, please return to our FAQ Page and find the section where you need some assistance. All providers entering the IL Early Intervention System are required to complete the Systems Overview Training. The Training Program works very hard to develop training curriculum that reflects Illinois policies and procedures as well as best practices in the field of early intervention.

In addition to the System Overview, any training activity sponsored by the IL Early Intervention Training Program is a good choice and is endorsed by the IL Bureau of Early Intervention. These activities are posted on our website with a green EI icon next to the event title. Online registration is available for these events. We'd recommend any of them. Some important sessions are "Key Principles in EI", "Assessment in EI", and "Hawaii Early Learning Profile". We also have a variety of online curriculum that are free of charge.

Other upcoming events posted to our website have been through the EI credit review process and based on the information reviewed have been determined to be appropriate to count towards your Illinois early intervention... However, the Training Program neither endorses, guarantees, nor promotes the content of those training events. These training and support tools are designed to help you get the most out of Blue Shield’s Provider Connection website. Instructions for how to access and use most website tools plus direct links to resources on the website. Provider Connection Reference Guide for all providers (PDF, 3 MB) Provider Connection Account FAQ (PDF, 162 KB)

Instructions and visuals for each step needed to complete a task. Q. Where can I find information about Online System Overview? A. Information about registering for Online System Overview can be found on the EI Training Program website. Applications may be submitted once the applicant has received the certificate from Online System Overview.

The System Overview Follow-Up session must be completed before the credential can be issued. Q. When should the System Overview Training be completed? Can students take the training prior to graduation? A. System Overview Training can be completed at anytime.

Both the Online and Follow-Up sessions must be completed before a credential can be issued. Online System Overview Follow-Up (SOFU) must be taken within 1 year of Online System Overview or Online System Overview will need to be repeated before SOFU can be taken. Online System Overview and Online System Overview Follow-Up that has been completed within 3 years of making application for an Illinois Early Intervention Credential will be accepted. If completed longer than 3 years prior to making application for the credential, individuals will need to repeat both. Q. How do I obtain credit for an EI video from the Clearinghouse?

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