Books:

Bennett, T., Lingerfelt, B.,. Nelson. D. (1990). Developing Individualized Family Support Plans: A Training Manual. Brookline Books: Cambridge, MA. (232 pages).

Cash, J. A. (1990). Understanding the Individualized Family Service Plan: A resource for families. Norge, VA: Child Development Resources.
A workbook for familiarizing families with all aspects of the IFSP process. Cost: $18.00. 150 Point O'Woods Road, PO Box 280, Norge, VA 23127-1280 (757) 566-8977

Cripe, J.J.W. (1995). A family's guide to the Individualized Family Service Plan. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Very straightforward information about the IFSP provided through videotape of families working with professionals with voiceover narration and family remarks about the process. The videotape presents informative content, but doesn't address IFSP process issues. Could easily be paired with discussion questions about local /state variations in process, models of service delivery (direct, consultative), and financing. Cost: $44.00. (800) 638-3775

Dunst, C., Trivette, C., & Deal, A. (Eds.)(1994). Supporting & Strengthening Families. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books.

Dunst, C., Trivette, C., & Deal, A. (1988). Enabling & empowering families: Principles & guidelines for practice. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books.

First Steps. (1992). Indiana's guide to the Individualized Family Service Plan
A guidebook designed to assist families and other team members in the process of developing on IFSP. Cost: Free. Missouri Dept. of Elem & Sec Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-0187

Hunt, M., Cornelius, P., Leventhal, P., Miller, P., Murray, T., & Stoner, G. (1991). Into our lives. Tallmadge, OH: Family Child Learning Center.
This guidebook was written by families of children with disabilities as a way to help families and professionals better understand and navigate the IFSP process. Cost: $7.00. Family Child Learning Center, 143 Northwest Ave. Bldg A, Tallmadge, OH 44278 (330) 633-2055

McGonigel, M., Kaufmann, R., & Johnson, B. (Eds.) (1991). Guidelines and Recommended Practices for the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) (2nd Edition) (220 pgs.). Available from: ERIC , ERIC No: ED 336 907

The Community Inclusion Project. (1996). The steps to creating a better IFSP
A serialized story of the Canaletto family weaves together the sections of this resource which offers content, activities, vignettes and checklists for creating better IFSPs. The sections on promoting participation in natural environments, assigning [transdisciplinary] intervention responsibilities, and evaluating early intervention are particularly strong. Cost: $20.00. Attn: Mary Beth Bruder, Division of Child and Family Studies, Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut Health Center. University.of Conneticut, Dowling North, MC 6222, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT, 06030-6222 (860) 679-4632

Turbiville, V., Turnbull, A., & Garland, C. (1996). Development and implementation of IFSPs and IEPs: Opportunities for empowerment. In S. Odom and M. McLean (Eds.) Early Intervention/Early childhood Special Education: Recommended Practices (pp. 77-100).Austin, TX: PRO-ED, Inc.

McWilliam, R. (1993). The family-centered intervention plan: A routines-based approach Tucson, AZ: Communication Skill Builders
This book guides classroom-based team members and parents through five stages of planning interventions: 1) preparation, 2) assessment, 3) outcome selection, 4) outcome writing, and 5) review. It provides a sequential model through which families are the primary decision makers for their children's interventions, with input from professionals. An extensive selection of forms and checklists are pro-vided and material could easily be adapted for preservice or inservice application. Level of Impact: Awareness/Knowledge

Source: Communication Skill Builders
P.O. Box 42050
Tucson, AZ 85733
Phone (602) 323-7500
Cost: $33.00 plus 10% shipping & handling

Turbiville, V., Lee, I., Turnbull, A. & Murphy, D. (1992). Handbook for the development of a family-friendly Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Lawrence, KS: Beach Center on Families and Disability
This handbook captures the process of IFSP development used at the Beach Center on Families and Disability. The first ("A Holistic View of the Individualized Family Service Plan") section contains general information on the IFSP process. Four additional sections correspond roughly to the stages of development of the IFSP: "The Initial Meeting with the Family," "The Evaluation of the Child," "The Planning of the IFSP," and "The Actual IFSP Meeting." Sections contain key principles or guidelines, activities, forms and additional resources. Format: Print. Program rating scales are available in Spanish. Level of Impact: Awareness/ Knowledge to Skill

Source: Order Department
Beach Center on Families and Disability
3111 Haworth Hall, University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045-7516
Phone-(913) 864-7600 FAX-(913) 864-5323
Cost: $7.00. Parent versions are also available in English ($15), Spanish ($6.50), and Chinese ($6.50). Stock No. 31.

Miller, J., & Petersen, S. (1998). Colorado guidelines for the IFSP process. Denver, CO: Colorado Department of Education
This thoughtful booklet delineates a process full of possibilities and illustrates them with many suggestions, checklists and family stories. Instructionally, the examples could be used to compare/contrast with policies and procedures of other states and the stories could be used as mini cases.
Cost: Single copies are free from Sandy Petersen at the Colorado Department of Education, 201 East Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203-1704 (303) 866-6942

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