Disabilities

Our Chicago Early Learning programs are designed to ensure all children, including those with suspected and identified disabilities, are provided with services and support.

Policies, Procedures, & Forms

Head Start / Chicago Early Learning Parent Invitation Letter

This invitation letter is part of the Memorandum of Agreement between Chicago Public Schools, Department of Family and Support Services, and Ounce of Prevention.

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Procedures for referral to early intervention birth to three programs

This form is used to assist staff in completing the process for the referral to early intervention for a child with a disability. All steps of the referral process must also be documented in CSD CARES under child’s case notes.

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Early Intervention Referral And Authorization To Release Information

This form needs to be signed by the parent in order to authorize the agency to release the child's information to the Illinois Early Intervention program. Click here to download the form in Spanish.

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Delegate Agency Disabilities Enrollment Status Report

This form should be filled out in its entirety and submitted the 10th of each month to the agency’s assigned CPS/DFSS Disability SME and the assigned Education/Disability Support Service Coordinator (SSC).

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Joint Screening Referral Consent Form

This form is part of the referral packet that agencies must submit with a child’s referral to Chicago Public Schools for a full and individual evaluation. The consent form is completed by agency staff reviewed with and signed by parents to allow the process to proceed. Click here to download the form in English.

This form is part of the referral packet that agencies must submit with a child’s referral to Chicago Public Schools for a full and individual evaluation. The consent form is completed by agency staff reviewed with and signed by parents to allow the process to proceed.

Click here to download the form in Spanish.

Contact your assigned DFSS Supervisor for this resource.
Get The FormGet The Form

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Milestones

Quarter 4 (Jun - Aug)
  • Review/update delegate agency disabilities service plan.
  • Complete parent orientation on disabilities serves and the EI/CPS referral process.
  • HS/EHS/CCP: Meet 10% disabilities enrollment, as submitted the PIR.
  • Prepare disabilities waiver documents, if required.
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