First Steps
First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.
Families play an integral role in their child’s development. The First Steps system provides families the tools they need to help their child be successful.
News & Updates
Updated Provider Enrollment Forms
Final State Regulations Implementing Part C of IDEA
The Missouri State Board of Education approved proposed changes to the Missouri State Plan for Special Education - State Regulations Implementing Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act at the January 22, 2013, board meeting.
ECSE/First Steps/Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Updated Questions and Answers Available Online
The State Performance Plan (SPP), required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), includes an indicator that requires data collection on early childhood outcomes (ECO).
Webinars/Special Education/First Steps Summer Third Birthday Changes Effective June 1, 2013
Note: This webinar includes information about the changes in the proposed Missouri Part C State Plan which will be effective on June 1, 2013.