PD - Early Childhood: Supporting Families with Young Children – Early Intervention Program

When

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (1 – 2:30 pm)

Recording details for this workshop are still being finalized.

Description

This workshop provides an overview of the New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP), including eligibility, referral, transition, and the supports and services available to eligible children and their families.

• Learn how the NYS Early Intervention Program (EIP) can help eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. 
• Understand who can refer children suspected of delay or with a diagnosed condition to the NYS EIP and the referral process.
• Understand the process for how children exit the EIP at their third birthday and the process for transitioning children who may continue to need services from the EIP to preschool special education programs through their local school districts. 
• Learn about the supports, services, and resources available for eligible children and their families in New York State.

Please register with your METS Program for the connection information.

Meet the Presenters

Karen Dwyer, M.S. is the Manager of the Training, Technical Assistance and State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) unit in the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Early Intervention.

Mary Amendola R.N. is a Public Health Program Nurse at the New York State Department of Health in the Bureau of Early Intervention.

The content of this presentation is designed to support migrant education programs in New York State, as defined under Title I, Part C and the approved State Service Delivery Plan, and may not be applicable to all situations.