IDEA Part C regulations specify procedures for developing, reviewing, and revising which plan for each child?

• A. Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• B. Transition Plan
• C. Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• D. 504 Plan

Answer: (C)

IDEA Part C focuses on early intervention and requires a plan that is built around the child and their family. The plan used for this purpose is the Individual Family Service Plan, or IFSP. This plan guides all services the child will receive and is developed with the family’s input, priorities, and concerns, making it a truly collaborative document. The IFSP lays out the child’s current developmental levels, the family’s resources and supports, the measurable outcomes the team aims to achieve, and the specific services (what services, who provides them, how often, and where they will be delivered). Because a young child’s needs can change as they grow, the IFSP is reviewed regularly—at least every six months—and revised as needed to reflect progress, new goals, or any changes in family circumstances. This family-centered, coordinated approach is distinct from an IEP (which serves older children in the school system), a Transition Plan (which focuses on moving from early intervention to preschool or school services), and a 504 Plan (which provides accommodations under a different law).