The Early Intervention Program (EIP) guarantees children and families specific procedural safeguards and due process rights under State and federal law. This course walks providers through the regulatory framework, related obligations under the EI Provider Agreement, the rights of parents and persons in parental relation, and their available options for due process, including mediation, impartial hearings, and system complaints. By completing this course, providers will be better equipped to guide families through their rights and options for resolving disputes.

This course includes a combination of video instruction, questions for self-reflection, and checks for understanding (quizzes).

After successfully completing all components of the course (including the post-course survey) you will receiving a downloadable certificate of completion. If you have already earned a certificate of completion for this course either in a live or self-paced format in the past 12 months, you cannot retake it and receive professional development credits.