For SPOEs
- Overview
- First Steps Forms
- SPOE Regions Map
- First Steps Consultants Map (pdf)
- Data and Reports
- DESE / DMH Interagency Agreement (pdf)
- Joint Memo regarding DESE / DMH Interagency Agreement (pdf)
- Provider Service Matrix
- Links and Other Resources
This page is focused on the web needs of SPOE administrators and employees. Below, you will find links regarding Quality IFSPs, compliance, training, screening, billing, invoices and funding issues. The column on the right provides more SPOE-related links. For First Steps information related to the Central Finance Office, visit www.mofirststeps.com.
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Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO)
New IRS W-9 Form (pdf)
First Steps Consultants State Map (pdf)
Missouri State Performance Plan (pdf) (December 2005)
MOFirstSteps.com Web System Information
Invoices
SPOE Monthly Invoice (pdf) - Due date for the invoice will be no later than 10 calendar days after the end of each month for which the service is provided.
SPOE RICC Quarterly Invoice (pdf) - Due date for the invoice will be no later than 10 calendar days after the end of each month in which quarterly meeting was held.
SPOE Semi-Monthly Invoice (pdf) - SPOE may bill the first two calendar months of contract on a semi-monthly basis. Please prorate by ½ the firm fixed price.
Quality IFSPs
Missouri First Steps IFSP Quality Indicator Rating Scale (pdf) - A document that provides assistance in what makes a good Individualized Family Services Plan.
Guidance & Exemplars for IFSP Rating Scale (pdf) - Examples of the Rating Scale in practice.
Compliance
Guidance Letters - A list of letters of guidance written by Employees of the Division of Special Education to service providers, service coordinators, and others to clarify given issues or problems.
Training
Personnel Guide for Early Intervention Providers (pdf) - Document outlining the certifications and credentials needed for providers of each type of specialty to become qualified to provider First Steps services.
Provider Module Training - A link to the First Steps Module Training page.
First Steps Professional Development Brochure (pdf) - Document outlining the areas of training for anyone working with infants and toddlers (Early Intervention providers, Service Coordinators, childcare providers and Parent Educators).
Screening
NECTAC Screening and Diagnostic Assessment Instruments (pdf) - A list of screening instruments, along with age range, test score requirements, and a time frame for use.
Billing
Rates Schedule (pdf) - A list of First Steps service rates for providers, categorized by Specialty, Service Type, Authorization Type, Procedure, Duration, and Setting.
Billing Manual (pdf) - Page containing the First Steps Billing Manual, separated into sections including Service Authorization, Billing Authorization, Billing Options, Claim Rejections, and Claims Corrections.
Funding
First Steps Annual Report, FY'07 (pdf)
First Steps Monthly Program Costs, FY'07 (pdf)
First Steps Monthly Program Costs, FY'06 (pdf)
Overview of First Steps Funding, FY'05 (pdf)
Reports
March 2005 Report (pdf)
November 2004 Report (pdf)