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Starting July 1, 2026, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood will officially become the lead agency for Child Care Licensing, Head Start State Collaboration Office Grant, Home Visiting, Early Intervention and the Child Care Assistance Program, Early Childhood Block Grant, and a range of other early childhood support to families, providers and educators.

Should you have any questions related to this transition please reference our Transition FAQ’s (PDF). Should you need further support visit our Contact page where you can submit your questions. We are excited to continue this journey with you!

Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention Meeting

Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
09:30 AM to 01:00 PM CDT

Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention Meeting
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 - 9:30am to 1:00 pm


AGENDA
• Call to Order: Alison Liddle 9:30 am  
• Introduction of Council Members: Alison Liddle 9:30 am – 9:40 am  
• Approval of April 16th, 2026 Draft Meeting Report 9:40 am – 9:45 am
• IDEC Welcome 9:45 am – 9:50 am
• Message from a Parent 9:50 am – 10:00 am 
• Advocacy Update: Zareen Kamal 10:00 am – 10:15 am 
• Workforce Workgroup Update: Chelsea Guillen 10:15 am – 10:25 am
• Break 10:25 am – 10:40 am
• Telehealth Workgroup Update: Brittni Monreal 10:40 am – 10:50 am
• CHI by Design Presentation 10:50 am – 11:35 am
• Part C Annual Performance Report Determination: Benny & Chelsea 11:35 am – 12:05 pm
• Break 12:05 pm – 12:20 pm
• IDEC Updates: Benny Delgado & Aaron Beswick 12:20 pm – 12:45 pm
• New Staff
• Budget Update
• Public Comment Period: Alison Liddle 12:45 pm – 12:55 pm
• Adjournment of Meeting: Alison Liddle 12:55 pm – 1:00 pm

2026 Meeting Dates

9:30 am – 1:00 pm -

Via Zoom Meeting Registration Link:

https://web.cvent.com/event/2da5f550-8e80-47e7-a3ba-4d8d5245f514/summary

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