New
York State Department of Health
Bureau of Early Intervention Electronic Mailing List
The
Use of a School Psychologist within the NYS Early Intervention Program
Dear
Colleague:
The New York State Department of Health is revising its guidance related to
qualified personnel who may provide psychology services in the Early
Intervention Program (EIP).
This Department relies upon the New York
State Education Department's (NYSED) licensure, registration, and certification
process to qualify certain professionals for the EIP, with the exception of
those disciplines in early intervention (EI) for which there is no State
license, certification, or registration required (e.g., certified low vision
specialist, orientation and mobility specialist).
In March 2000, the Department issued a guidance document to clarify a number of
issues with respect to qualified personnel, including acceptable qualifications
for the provision of psychology services under the EIP. The Department
recently received clarification from NYSED.
This
email and its attachment is to inform you of the revised standards for
psychology services.
These
revisions are effective immediately and are being used by the Department to
identify the individuals who may provide services in the EIP.
School Psychologist Letter