|
The Wisconsin Birth to 3 Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) was established
by the Governor of Wisconsin to advise and assist the Department of Health Services
(DHS) in the performance of the responsibilities established under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The mission of the ICC is to advise, review, analyze, and monitor the implementation of the State's early intervention system, maintain a forum for communication relative to early intervention and make recommendations to
DHS regarding the effective implementation of the early intervention system.
The Guiding
Principles, adopted by the Council in December 1988, will provide
the framework for decision-making while carrying out the mission and
responsibilities. These Principles present the philosophy and reinforce
the importance of parent partnerships, community support, team work,
collaboration, and the importance of early intervention. (excerpted from
the ICC's Bylaws - full text.)
Who Serves on the ICC?
The Council is comprised of at least 15 members, up to 25 members, all
appointed by the Governor. Members can serve up to 2 terms, and include parents of children
with developmental disabilities or delays, providers of early intervention services
(including at least one member representing county government), at least one person
involved in early intervention personnel preparation, a state Legislator, and
representatives of the state agencies involved with provision of or payment for services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
When Does the ICC Meet?
The Council meets four times per year. Every meeting is open to the public, and
there is always time during each meeting for public input. The meeting
calendar is updated as meetings are scheduled, and meeting
minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Council.
Guiding Principles
In 1988, the ICC adopted a set of Guiding
Principles to provide a
framework for decision-making while carrying out the mission and responsibilities. These Principles present the philosophy and reinforce the importance of parent partnerships, community support, team work, collaboration, and the importance of early intervention.
The Guiding Principles are available in PDF
format, which requires that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your
computer. If the document does not automatically load when you click on
the link below, go to Adobe's
website to download the free Reader software. |
