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IDA 8th Annual Policy 2023 Update

Monday, January 23, 2023, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM PDT

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IDA 8th Annual Policy 2023 Update

Monday, January 23, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm | Virtual Event
Presenters: Stephen Propheter, Jim Knight, Ryan Anderson, Heather Calomese, Sharon Walsh, Maricris Acon, Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto, Erik Saucedo, and James Moses

Bonus
Join us for a next-step follow-up on February 9 from 12:00pm -1:00pm.

Additional Presenters and Bonus for registrants - Attend our virtual follow-up next steps session on February 9 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm ~ this is free to those that pay and attend the January 23 event, however it is not going to be recorded so you must attend live!

For those of you who participated in the 8th Annual IDA Policy Update, you heard a lot of information and many issues were identified. We know there was not a lot of time for processing and discussion of potential next steps regarding how to address the identified issues. So the IDA Policy Committee is offering you some time to do that on February 9 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm via Zoom. Info will be sent to those that attend this event AFTER the event on Monday.

Join us to hear and discuss current policies and regulations that providers need to know in 2023 at the Federal, State and Local Levels.

Topics to be addressed

The New Congress: Federal Update and What We Can Expect for Young Children and their Families
CA Early Start - Part C - What's ahead for 2023?
Implementation of CA Master Plan on Early Learning and Care
CA Budget- Department of Developmental Services, California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, and relevant legislation
What's Going on at CA Department of Education: California Preschool, Transition, Part C and Low Incidence services in Special Education ( add to Heather)
ECE California Legislative Landscape

Presenters

Stephen Propheter
Director of the Early Education Division (EED) at the California Department of Education (CDE).
For Stephen Propheter's bio click here
Stephen will discuss the following:

Expansion of eligibility for children with disabilities in State Preschool, including funded enrollment
Investments in the Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program
Incorporation of a tool for early identification of learning delays or disabilities (and a process for follow-up)

Jim Knight
Deputy Director Department of Developmental Services Administration Division
Update on the Rate Model Implementation for Early Intervention

Ryan Anderson
CA Budget-Department of Developmental Services, California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, and relevant legislation
For Ryan Anderson's bio click here

Heather Calomese
State Director of Special Education, CA Department of Education | What's Going on at CA Department of Education: California Preschool, Transition, Part C and Low Incidence services in Special Education
For Heather Calomese's bio click here

Sharon Walsh
Governmental Relations Consultant
Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (DEC)

“The New Congress: Federal Update and What Can We Expect for Young Children and their Families”
This session will review the activities of the last 117th Congress as well as plans for the new Congress convening in January 2023. This will include a discussion on funding, possible bills under consideration and federal policy activities related to young children and their families.

Maricris Acon
Deputy Director of the Federal Programs Division at the Department of Developmental Services
Focus: Early Start Update
For Maricris Acon's bio click here

Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto
Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget &Policy Center
California Can Better Support Infants & Toddlers with Disabilities or Developmental Delays

For Adriana Ramos-Yamamoto's bio click here

Erik Saucedo
Policy Analyst California Budget & Policy Center
California Can Better Support Infants & Toddlers with Disabilities or Developmental Delays

For Erik Saucedo's bio click here

James Moses
Regional Director for the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC)
Focus: ECE California Legislative Landscape.
For James Moses's bio click here

More Presenters will be added soon...
Nonmember: $75
IDA Agency/Individual Member: $50
(discount rate if registering 3 or more, email Jennie at [email protected])
IDA Parent/Student/New Clinician Member: $40

ADA Requests: Contact IDA @ [email protected] with ADA request by December 29, 2022

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Announcements

IDA Blog

Considering the Sibling Experience when Supporting Families in Early Intervention
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Quality Incentive Program (QIP) - Early Intervention Services Directive released

The Department of Developmental Services Directive Here announced that the Quality Incentive Program is offering information on how Early Intervention providers can participate in the QIP measure. The Directive covers Eligibility Click Here and Here, Incentive Payment Processing Click Here, Conditions for a Provider to receive Incentive Payments.

The latest plan recognizes the need to have families/children enrolled in Early Start and is offering a fiscal incentive to programs. The plan HERE is different from information shared in the July, 2023 Presentation to the Interagency Coordinating Council and at the January 2024 ICC Meeting.

Steps to listing a program in the Statewide Provider Directory are not included in this Directive.

The QIP email to ask questions, share comments is [email protected]

ACTION NEEDED: Have you contacted your legislators?

Call to ACTION English Click Here in Spanish Here to let them know you are opposed to having a $1B proposed delay in implementing the rate increase to providers rates? Early Intervention providers have not had a rate adjustment. Thanks to The Arc California for offering this easy platform to communicate with legislators.

ACTION Needed to let the Members of the Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 know why they need oppose the Proposed $1B budget delay for Rate Implementation

The Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 on Health and Human Services (Senate.ca.gov/calendar) is meeting on March 21st at 9:30AM at the State Capitol, Sacramento.

"We need you to amplify that we are asking the committee members to REJECT the Governor’s proposed $1 billion need to amplify that we are asking the committee members to REJECT the Governor’s proposed $1 billion in cut to funding for disability services and supports.

Where Does Early Intervention Stand in the Proposed Governor's Budget 2024-2025?

Governor Newsom released his proposed budget on January 10th. He is suggesting that providers of service through the Department of Developmental Services be prepared for a "delay" in the roll out of the rate model funds. You can have a conversation about what does delay mean .....a cut or not. Basically the funds are not going to be passed along to the providers as promised and planned.

Department of Developmental Services Announces Stakeholder Committee to Create Master Plan for Developmental Services

As mentioned in the Governor's proposed 2024-2025 Budget, the Department of Developmental Services will create a Master Plan with a March 2025 deadline. Yesterday Dr. Mark Ghaly announced the appointed Membership for the Master Plan Committee. Developmental Services Master Plan Stakeholder Committee Appointment (ca.gov) - link to go with Membership for the Master Plan
Their first meeting is scheduled for March 6th. Subcommittees are to be formed to increase input from all communities serving the populations involved with the system.

"The reality is that the developmental services system cannot, nor should it, operate in isolation given the changing needs of the consumers and families we serve today.” said CalHHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. “This means we must proactively think about how we connect the dots between systems and sectors, while more intentionally integrating developmental services to our work to serve the whole needs of the individual and their families."

The purpose of the Master Plan is, "...since 2019, the number of Californians served by the developmental services system has grown by 31%, with significant growth among children under the age of 22 who have an Autism diagnosis. Today, over 400,000 Californians receive services and supports through California’s 21 Regional Centers. Individuals who receive services today are more diverse and live longer. They face affordable housing shortages, lower rates of employment, and the challenges of accessing services from other systems and sectors to address their physical, social, and behavioral health needs. A 21st century developmental services system must increase its ability to provide culturally responsive services and to strengthen the accountability and standardization of the system so that it is easier for individuals and their families to navigate no matter where they live in California. "

Additional details in the 2/14/24 Press release:

CalHHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly Announces Stakeholder Committee to Create Master Plan for Developmental Services - California Health and Human Services

Early Intervention ACTION Step

In the Governor's proposed budget, he is indicating there should be a "delay" for one year of completing the fiscal roll out that was part of the rate model process.
This "delay" cut of one year of income impacts the ability of families to access services, programs to recruit and maintain adequate staff,etc.
Please take a moment to connect with your legislators about your concerns.

Take Action! Urge Legislators to Reject Delay of $1 Billion to Disability Services (p2a.co)

There are Budget hearings scheduled in the Assembly and the Senate. Input can be sent via email or in person.

You can watch the Assembly hearings here: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/todaysevents.
BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NO. 2 ON HUMAN SERVICES
Wednesday, February 28
1:30 p.m. - State Capitol, Room 444
Developmental Services and Rehabilitation Programs
The Senate Hearings can be watched here: https://www.senate.ca.gov/calendar.
Additional details to be shared via IDA EBlasts.

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