Evidence-Based Practices

Evidence-based practice in the field of early intervention is the process that pulls together the best available research, knowledge from professional experts, and data and input from children and their caregivers, to identify and provide services, evaluated and proven to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

First Steps Improvement Plan for Evidence-Based Practices

• State Systemic Plan (current)
• Theory of Action
• Sustainability Plan
  • Document (coming soon)
  • Recording (coming soon)

Measurement Tools

• IFSP Meetings
  • Self-Assessment
  • Observation Tool PDF fillable
  • Recording (approximately 21 minutes)  Handout (3 slides per page) 
• EIT Meetings (coming soon)
• Home Visits (coming soon)

Resources

• Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center 
• Agreed Upon Practices for Providing Early Intervention Services 
• Seven Key Principles: Looks Like/Doesn’t Look Like