New IDEA Part C Determinations Are Out — Let’s Talk About What Comes Next
The 2025 IDEA Part C determinations are here, offering states a chance to reflect on their early intervention systems and take meaningful action. Every state is working hard to ensure infants and toddlers with disabilities—and their families—get the services and support they need to thrive. And yet, federal IDEA Part C determinations can be a tough moment of reflection. Whether your state received a “Meets Requirements,” “Needs Assistance,” or “Needs Intervention” rating this year, we want you to know this:
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to fix it alone.
At TORSH, we partner with early intervention leaders who are striving to make coaching, support, and service delivery more consistent, more data-informed, and more human-centered. We understand the complexity of what you’re balancing: regulatory timelines, coaching infrastructure, professional development needs, equity gaps, family engagement—and the very real people behind all of it.
This year’s determination isn’t your destination. It’s a milestone. And we’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
What the 2025 Part C Determinations Really Mean
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education released its annual IDEA Part C determinations. These ratings evaluate how well each state is implementing early intervention services for children from birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities.
States are assessed using compliance and results indicators that measure:
- Timely service delivery and IFSP development
- Child outcomes (social-emotional, cognitive, and adaptive development)
- Family involvement and support
- Transition planning for preschool
- Alignment with State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) goals
More than 20 states received “Needs Assistance” or “Needs Intervention” ratings this year. That doesn’t mean states aren’t trying hard—it often means their systems aren’t fully equipped to track, coach, and report the great work already being done.
That’s where TORSH comes in.
How TORSH Supports IDEA Part C Progress
TORSH Talent is more than a coaching platform—it’s a comprehensive system designed to build provider capacity, strengthen service fidelity, and document measurable outcomes. Here’s how we support Part C leaders:
1. Video-Based Coaching & Observation
What it solves:
Lack of consistency and quality in coaching across regions, especially in rural or understaffed areas.
How TORSH Helps States Improve IDEA Part C Determinations in 2025:
- Providers can upload videos of home visits, developmental sessions, or family interactions directly into the platform.
- Coaches can leave time-stamped, standards-aligned feedback.
- Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid coaching models.
- Peer-based and reflective feedback options promote a non-evaluative, strengths-based culture.
2. Centralized Documentation & Secure Storage
What it solves:
Disorganized or inconsistent documentation of coaching, service quality, or fidelity.
How TORSH helps:
- Everything lives in one place: video evidence, coaching notes, goals, action steps, and status updates.
- Supports role-based access (e.g., regional leads, evaluators, TA providers).
- Data is protected with FERPA-compliant, SOC 2-certified infrastructure.
3. Dashboards and Reporting Aligned with SPP/APR Indicators
What it solves:
Difficulty tracking progress toward SSIP targets or APR requirements.
How TORSH helps:
- Real-time dashboards help program leads monitor what’s happening across providers or regions.
- Exportable data shows coaching frequency, provider progress, and fidelity trends.
- Notes and feedback can be aligned to developmental milestones or indicators.
4. Implementation Support for Fast Impact
What it solves:
Short timelines to show improvement before the next APR submission (Feb 1, 2026).
How TORSH helps:
- Quick-start onboarding and pilot packages available within 30–60 days.
- Alignment support with SSIP focus areas (e.g., social-emotional outcomes, family engagement).
- We provide templated language and planning support to embed TORSH into corrective action plans, SSIPs, or grant applications.
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Embedding TORSH in Your CAPs, SSIPs, and Grant Proposals (PDF)
Need help explaining how TORSH fits into your state’s strategy? We’ve created a ready-to-use PDF with sample language, improvement plan text, and grant-friendly wording to help you communicate the value of TORSH clearly and effectively.
- ✅ Corrective Action Plan examples
- ✅ SSIP-alignment language
- ✅ Grant funding rationale
💬 Final Thought: Let’s Move Forward Together
You care deeply about your state’s early intervention system—and we do too. We’re not here to critique or judge. We’re here to listen, support, and help you build a system that reflects the quality of care you’re striving for.
No matter your determination, your providers, families, and children deserve the tools that help them succeed. TORSH is ready to be part of your team.