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First Steps Technical Assistance

First Steps Technical Assistance

The Early Childhood Center (ECC) provides technical assistance for First Steps, Indiana’s early intervention system. We offer strength-based, stakeholder-informed support and resources aligned with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) priorities.

High quality technical assistance involves partnering with SPOEs and agencies to answer questions, locate existing resources (or build new ones) and jointly problem-solve systemic challenges.

We Locate

You may need assistance to locate existing guidance, policy, research, or professional development. We are here to assist you to identify and highlight what currently exists within the First Steps Learning Management System as well as in the broader early intervention research and policy arena.

We Listen

Perhaps you have a specific challenge that you want to share in a safe, supportive environment. We will listen and reflect with you about what supports and resources may be helpful.

We Lean In

When appropriate, we will assist you to problem-solve and develop a plan to address the challenge(s) your SPOE or agency is facing. This plan may include supports including root cause analysis, targeted professional development and coaching, sustainability planning.

Whether you have a quick, simple question or a more complicated issue, let's get started! Submit the form below or send us an email at jaeball@iu.edu and include your name, SPOE or agency name, email, phone number, and preferred method of contact. You will receive a response within two business days.

The technical assistance described on this page is intended for agencies and SPOEs. If you are an individual provider, please get in touch with your supervisor and/or agency/SPOE leadership with your question or concern.

First Steps Technical Assistance

We Locate

We Listen

We Lean In

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