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About the Early Intervention Specialist Certification

The DODD certified Early Intervention Specialist is the professional in Ohio responsible for providing "special instruction" to infants and toddlers and their families as noted in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Special Instruction includes:

(i) The design of learning environments and activities that promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction;

(ii) Curriculum planning, including the planned interaction of personnel, materials, and time and space, that leads to achieving the outcomes in the child's individualized family service plan;

(iii) Providing families with information, skills, and support related to enhancing the skill development of the child; and

(iv) Working with the child to enhance the child's development.

Certification Requirements (MS WORD)   (Adobe pdf version)

Course Descriptions (MS WORD)   (Adobe pdf version)

Applying for certification and submitting for re-certification: Contact Lottie Blazer by phone at 614-644-5503 or by email her at lottie.blazer@dmr.state.oh.us.

For more information: DODD Early Intervention Certification Rule

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Questions or comments about content on this webpage?
Contact: Sam Sprinkle /sam.sprinkle@dmr.state.oh.us  / (937) 233-8108