District of Columbia Early Intervention (IDEA Part C)

Based in District of Columbia -- Covers: DC

District of Columbia's early intervention program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -- the route to a free developmental evaluation for a child under 3, and to services if the child qualifies. Run by Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) -- Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program (DCEIP) -- Division of Early Learning - Government of the District of Columbia. Federal law entitles you to request an evaluation at no cost to you, and you do not need a doctor's referral or a diagnosis to ask: any parent can refer their own child. Eligibility criteria and what services look like are set state by state, so contact the program for your state's specifics. Part C covers birth to 3; at 3 a child moves to Part B and the school district's responsibility.

Credentials: Statewide programme mandated by federal law (IDEA Part C)

Sourced from public research on 2026-09-18 -- not independently verified. Please confirm details directly with the provider before making decisions. Source