• When a child’s IEP includes two or more related services only, the board of education must designate one of the service providers to coordinate the provision of services.

If the IEP includes special education itinerant services (SEIT) and one or more related services, the SEIT provider is responsible for the coordination of services.


• A communication book between the SEIT teacher and the classroom teacher must be used so that meaningful collaboration takes place. This should be completed after each session.


• Home and center based classroom teachers must arrange to meet and discuss the child’s needs as well as to review the IEP. This meeting can take place before, during or after school hours at the discretion of the team.

• Data taken at all locations should be reviewed and used for future planning.
Role of the Parent During Home/Community Service Delivery.


• Parents need to be present when direct services are being delivered. If this is not possible, an adult caregiver must be home, remaining close to the teaching site.


• The parent should be involved during the whole process, including the determination of primary reinforcers, especially if edibles are being considered.


• Parent should be available for parent training and counseling for the specified number of hours authorized on an IEP. If the parent or caregiver is not available, the home provider
cannot substitute direct student services for the parent training. The provider should
leave the home if the parent or caregiver is not available.


• A communication book between parent, home teacher and classroom teacher should be used so meaningful collaboration takes place. Entries should be completed after each session by all parties.


Some Issues to Remember in Home Service:

• Generalizing means across people, places and situations.

• Be sure to rotate interventionists.

• Skill development must occur in a variety of settings. Consider varying the locations where services take place.

• Providers of service are responsible to implement the plan as written by the CPSE. The intervention team must assure that all activities are related to outcomes stated on the child’s IEP.

• When recommending continuation or change of SEIT services, the child’s current skill levels must be presented.

• The SEIT should make objective educational recommendations.

• The SEIT must maintain professional boundaries.

• Providers can meet families at community settings, but cannot transport children.