FUTURE EVENTS

DDS Early Intervention Rate Survey (805 Providers) Due May 9

Recently, the Department of Developmental Services distributed a survey for 805 Infant Development providers to clarify several rate assumptions. IDA wants to be sure that all Infant Development providers have received this critical survey and be able to respond by May 9.

A Q&A link has been developed to assist in completing the survey.

The survey details (Excel Spreadsheet) can be found here

ACTION by IDA:
Hosted Brown Bag Event with DDS staff May 1 - Q&A can be found here
Office Hours: May 2 and May 9

Other Updates from Department of Developmental Services:

This directive supplements the D-2024-Rate Reform-001 letter issued by the Department of Developmental Services (Department) regarding rate reform implementation and provides.
Quality Incentive Program Update: Register and Complete Your Data in the Provider Directory by May 30.

The Department is asking Provider data be updated by May 30 to qualify for the full 100% Incentive Program (QIP) link.

Courtney Palm presents these informative in-person events.

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Here's What We Know So Far: The Current State of Public Policy for Children and Families

with Tony Anderson
Monday, May 19, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event

Can't attend the event live? Register to receive access to the recording!

Currently the Budget Committees in the Assembly and the Senate are holding hearings on the proposed CA. Budget. The Governor will address his changes in what is referred to as the CA Budget - May revise.

Attend to learn the latest Early Intervention issues, status on latest policies and funding priorities.

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Holding the Whole Family: Trauma-Informed Practices in Infant and Early Childhood Work

with Jesse Bernal, MA, LMFT
Thursday, August 7, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event

Can't attend the event live? Register to receive access to the recording!

This training equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide trauma-informed support to infants, young children, and their families.

Through a lens of cultural humility and equity, participants will explore the profound impact of trauma, such as domestic violence, housing insecurity, deportation, and family separation, on early development and caregiving relationships. Systemic racism and intergenerational trauma will be addressed as foundational elements that shape the experiences of many families and influence how care and support should be delivered.

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Continuing Education

IDA is an approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider for the following California Licensing Boards:
Board of Registered Nursing
#CEP12786

Physical Therapy Board of California Continuing competency courses

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board*
#PDP248e

*We do not send CEUs to the ASHA registry. In order to receive ASHA CEUs, SLPs can submit a Certification Maintenance Compliance form by December 31 of their certification maintenance interval, forms can be found here. Participants should retain their certificates of attendance which are necessary if you are chosen for a random audit.