SST Materials

Rachel Moyer-Trimyer

IDEA Part C Specialist

Objectives

• Review the SST brochures

– Family

– Referral sources

– Program staff

• Review the SST Workbook

SST Brochure for Families

• Designed to be given at the IFSP meeting

• Explains the service and the EIS • Examples of what might happen at

a visit • Emphasis on the roles of the family

and the EIS • Connects SST to the global child

outcomes

SST Brochure for Referral Sources

• Uses more clinical language • Emphasis on specialized knowledge of

the EIS and collaboration with other ECI services

• Compares ECI services with traditional children’s services

SST Brochure for Program Staff

• Designed for program staff

• ECI “jargon” • Provides “real-life”

examples of state and federal definitions

• Compares SST with other ECI services (similarities and uniqueness)

Where to Order?

• http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/materials.shtml

SST Workbook • “enhance knowledge of SST”

• Topics include: – Brain development

– Scaffolding

– Behavior and Social Emotional Skills

– Developmental Strategies & Activities

– Child and Family Outcomes

– Transition and School Readiness

– Documentation

EISs and SST Workbook

• Required for new EISs – Extension activities are not

required

• Credentialed EISs can earn CPE

• Multiple layers of activities

CPE Documentation Log

Other Resources Division of Early Childhood (DEC)

Position Statement

The Role of Special Instruction in Early Intervention

Tricare and SST

• TRICARE AND IDEA PART C: A GUIDE TO SERVICES – Page 12 indicates that special instruction

and training may be reimbursed

– Page 18, question 9, “Families who reside off an installation in the US would receive their services from the State Part C system.” Prior authorization is required.

– Page 19, question 12, “or her training and education and is licensed or certified by the state.”