Providers

The following information is specific to those who provide services for children under school-age five with special needs.

CDS System Information

  • Provider Contract ResourcesÌý-ÌýÌýResources for contracted service providers.
  • CDS Policy ManualÌý-ÌýÌýThe CDS Policy Manual is compiled to provide a current source of reference to employees and providers. This manual is intended to assist leadership in the delivery of policy, services, programs, and practices in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner and will be updated as necessary.
  • CDS Related FormsÌý-ÌýÌýBrowse all special education forms, many of which are applicable to CDS.

Early Childhood Special Education (Part B, 619)

  • Program ApprovalÌý- All public and private Early Childhood or Special Education programs that intend to provide special education and related services for children school-age three to five must obtain approval through the CDS State Intermediate Educational Unit.

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