Frequently Asked Questions

How often is my child reevaluated?
Your child’s service providers will be continually assessing your child’s progress. Consultation with a specialist may occur if there are concerns about a specific area of development. The decision to conduct a formal multi-disciplinary evaluation is made by the IFSP Team. Talk with the rest of the IFSP Team if you would like to request your child have another multi-disciplinary evaluation. The IFSP will be reviewed every six months and modified for the achievements that your child has made. You are an integral part of the review and no changes to the IFSP can be made without your written consent.

ESS - Monitoring Progress

A common question parents have is about how they will know what progress their child is making in their therapy and services.  Each time an ESS provider works with your child, they are assessing your child’s abilities and providing services and supports to help your child continue to grow. The provider will write notes to show the progress your child has made. As your family changes and your child is capable of doing new things, you may also want to change the outcomes that you are working toward.

There is a formal review of the IFSP every six months where the IFSP team will have an opportunity to discuss the IFSP and make any changes that are necessary to facilitate the achievement of developmental milestones and goals. At any time, you or any other member of the IFSP team can request an IFSP meeting/review. The IFSP team can review the current IFSP; discuss any changes, and how the changes affect your child and family’s goals. Updated goals and plans will be added to the IFSP for you to review and sign.

What happens if my child no longer needs ESS?
What happens once my child turns 3?