Early Start Archives : CA Department of Developmental Services

Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

Directives are instructions RCs must follow.

Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.

Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.

Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Directives

Archives

C-2025-Early Start-001: Updates to the Early Start Report

G-2025-Early Start-001: Providers of Speech and Language Services in Early Start

D-2025-Early Start-001: Transition of Status 1 Children Over Three Years of Age

D-2024-Early Intervention-001: Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments

Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start

Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training – Additional Trainings Eligible for Reimbursement

Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services Requirements

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C – Early Start and Implementation on Individualized Basis

Early Start Eligibility Changes

Extension of Early Start Services

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Early Start BabyLine Services and Referrals

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