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SPOE Resources

 

Compliance

Monitoring Process - A page from the Division of Special Education Compliance section that takes a look at the Parts B and C monitoring processes.

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.

ATTENTION:  The First Steps Module Training portal is now closed.  As of July 1, 2008, the new portal will require new registration, user name and login.  Check back for further information as it becomes available.

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 - Page containing the First Steps Billing Manual, separated into sections including Service Authorization, Billing Authorization, Billing Options, Claim Rejections, and Claims Corrections.

 

Funding

Overview of First Steps Funding, FY'05 (pdf)