MSDE has decided to delay a proposed developmental screening regulation until July of 2017. This change will enable more providers to take required training prior to the regulation taking effect. It will also help the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services to better plan for a potential increase in referrals and services. MSDE strongly encourages providers who have taken training and received their free developmental screening tool to begin screening now. This will ensure children in need of instructional supports or referrals for intervention are getting the help they need now.

The online training will remain free through December of 2016. After that time providers can use training reimbursement to help pay for training. Face-to-face training is also available now and providers may also use training reimbursement toward that cost.