First Steps Listserv

Subject: Testing Protocols
Source: Amanda Wogan, Supervisor, Compliance

Intended Audiences: SPOEs, DMH Service Coordinators, Providers, SICC

Date: 07/27/06

It has come to our attention that testing protocols do not generally accompany written reports submitted by providers who perform evaluations/assessment for First Steps.

Testing protocols are a part of the early intervention educational record under FERPA and must be maintained by the First Steps system. When providers complete an evaluation or assessment they must forward both the report and the protocol or a copy of the protocol used to generate that report to the SPOE.