This webinar will summarize precursor legislation to IDEA and describe components of IDEA Part C and their impact on physical therapy. The presentation will review how eligibility is determined for IDEA Part C and provide a brief overview of the IFSP process. Finally, the presentation will provide an introduction to physical therapy services are provided for children and families under Part C of IDEA.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize the legislation and the laws that were precursors to IDEA. 
• Describe the components of IDEA Part C and their impact on physical therapy. 
• Explain how eligibility is determined under IDEA Part C.
• Describe the IFSP process and its importance for delivery of family centered care under IDEA Part C.
• Describe how physical therapy services are provided under Part C of IDEA.  

Jamie Holloway, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of Student Affairs in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Graceland University and Adjunct Faculty in the Georgetown University Certificate in Early Intervention program. She has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy since 2011. Dr. Holloway has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families as a pediatric physical therapist in early intervention settings and has presented at conferences about best practices for infants and toddlers. She currently serves as Chair of the APTA Pediatrics Early Intervention Special Interest Group.