The Provider Connections Office will be closed Friday morning 10/2/26. Deb and Kaylee will be at the IDTA Conference. If you are there, please stop by, say hi, and get some swag! Amy will be in the office in the afternoon.  

Reminder: If you are no longer working for an agency, please let our office know so we can inactivate the agency on your payee list and keep our records up to date.

Each newsletter we try to spotlight a provider who has good news to share. Are you the one for this newsletter? You can tell us what makes Early Intervention your passion, what new knowledge you have gained by working in Early Intervention. Please send your stories to providerconnections@wiu.edu   Thanks!

The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is hosting a virtual listening session on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. to gather input on the State Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 budget (July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028). The purpose of this session is to hear directly from parents, community members, [...]

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Keep your IDFPR license active! To provide services in Illinois Early Intervention, you must maintain an active license with the IDFPR. Staying current with your license helps ensure you remain eligible to provide services and avoid interruptions to your credential status.

The Provider Connections Office is without phone service today. Please contact us at providerconnections@wiu.edu We are happy to help you via email. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Moving from a Temporary Credential to a Full Credential? Good news—you do not need to submit a new application. Instead, submit: Consultation Verification Form (CVF) Ongoing Professional Development Documentation Form A copy of your new license, if you were awarded one during your Temporary Credential period

Due to an electrical upgrade on campus, the Provider Connections Office is without phone service today. This is the last scheduled electrical upgrade. Please contact us at providerconnections@wiu.edu We are happy to help you via email. Sorry for the inconvenience.