Membership

Join IDA to receive the following Member discounts and benefits including access to free events and resources –

Up to 30% discount on all paid events (including sending unlimited staff for Agency Memberships)
Up to 50% discount on all paid events for Parent, Student and New Clinician memberships
Free on-demand webinars for Members only on IDA’s website
Free monthly Saturday Morning Listen practice chat to collaborate with peers and get support
Free Member-only events throughout the year
Early Intervention Practice Resources and Blogs
Free lunchtime brown bag discussions for leaders to share information regarding administrative and operational challenges facing EI programs
Member-only IDA Newsletter

Opportunities to develop advocacy skills, influence policy, and share expertise

Join an IDA committee to connect with a diverse group of professionals to advance the field of Early Intervention
Participate with key stakeholder groups regarding essential legislation and budget

Membership Categories and Dues

Agency - $250
Individual - $65
IDA Parent - $30
IDA Student - $30
New Clinician - $30

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IDA Blog

Considering the Sibling Experience when Supporting Families in Early Intervention
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Inclusion settings for CA.3-5 year olds lag behind national numbers

California lags far behind the national average in serving students (3-5 years) in inclusive settings according to a recent report, "Potential Fiscal Barriers to Prekindergarten Through Third Grade Inclusion for Students with Disabilities" by the CA. Department of Education, Special Education Division. More Information

California serves only 29% of these students in an inclusive, regular early childhood program, compared to 40% nationwide.

One of the major recommendations particularly relevant to families and providers in CA Early Start include: "Partnership with the California Department of Developmental Services to develop parent-friendly resources on transition services, including the difference between Part C and Part B services, eligibility for services after a child turns three, and an overview of transition processes and transition timelines"

A recent review of the report is a powerful recommendation from the ARC of California, "The Arc of California believes, however, that the most critical component in overcoming exclusion in schools is to make the voice of the parents heard throughout the educational system."

ACTION:
What can you as a provider do to address this? What do you need to make this step happen?
Share your comments to [email protected]

Resources:
Check out IDA Policy page, Advocacy tools on the website, www.idaofcal.org
Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) Alignment Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) Alignment - Grade Spans (CA Dept of Education)
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