Welcome to TEAM EI Colorado
Hello Early Intervention Colorado Families,
We are excited to share some big news about TEAM EI Colorado, a new way of working together to support children and families in Early Intervention (EI) services.
What is TEAM EI Colorado?
TEAM stands for Transdisciplinary, Equitable, Accessible Model. This means that a group of early intervention professionals with different skills will work closely together to support your child’s learning and development. These professionals will meet regularly to share ideas, plan strategies, and help you feel confident in supporting your child’s growth in everyday activities and routines.
Why is this important?
TEAM EI Colorado follows best practices used in early intervention programs in 28 states and ensures that every family—no matter where they live—receives the same high-quality, family-centered support. By using a Primary Provider approach, families will have a main provider who works closely with them while receiving guidance from a full team of professionals. Families will receive services from one provider, and another provider may also join the session. Creating a consistent, clear, and effective plan for your child.
Who will this include?
- Exciting changes are on the horizon for early intervention programs starting January 1, 2026, for Cohorts 1 and 2, and January 1, 2027, for Cohorts 3 and 4:
- Newly eligible children will be matched with dedicated teams committed to their growth and development
- Teams will have meaningful discussions to identify the best primary provider, all while focusing on family priorities and concerns
- Children currently enrolled will shift to a primary provider approach
- During periodic and annual reviews, families and teams will come together to reassess and confirm the best fit for each child
- There will be no changes for children who are within six months of their third birthday
What’s next?
We are working hard to ensure that this change is comfortable and supportive for you. Please visit the EI Colorado website under the For Families tab to view the family video, access resources, and ask questions. Here are some valuable materials for your reference. TEAM EI Colorado Flyer, TEAM EI Colorado Fact Sheet, Folleto de TEAM EI Colorado, Hoja Informativa de TEAM EI Colorado. Thank you for being part of the Early Intervention Colorado community! We look forward to working together to make this new model a success for your child and family.
For additional information, please attend the TEAM EI Colorado Overview live presentation on August 19, 2025, from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Please use this form if you have questions about TEAM EI Colorado. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support of the EI Colorado program.
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