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Cluster Council
We will be reviewing the Council By-Laws and voting to approve changes at our June 10th meeting. The draft By-Laws are available for review on the meeting minutes page.
For anyone interested in joining the council or one of our sub-committees, please contact Angela Wissler at 1-866-316-9800.
The LPCC (Local Planning & Coordinating Council) is a group of volunteers who all are interested in helping young children reach their potential through the provision of quality early intervention services. Through the collaboration of families, service providers, administrators, & other community partners the LPCC strives to improve family experiences in the First Steps system.
The council includes the following committees:
Cluster Oversight
Oversees the implementation of Council policies, manages daily business & ensures the success of activities as outlined in the State’s Request for Funds (RFF). They review minutes of all subcommittees and help ensure the Cluster meets it’s obligations to First Steps families.
Child Find & Public Awareness
Supports the awareness & visibility of the First Steps system throughout the cluster to assist in the increased identification & referral of infants & toddlers. This group helps identify referral sources to target based on Cluster referral data. They elect area events to attend and help recruit
volunteers to man First Steps booths.
Provider Relations
This committee brings together area providers, families in First Steps and SPOE staff to discuss provider issues including the recruitment &
retention of service providers so that families have adequate choices for quality services. They also work with Eligibility Teams (ED Teams) for the cluster.
Transition
Brings together Local Education Agencies (LEAs) , families, and SPOE staff for the purpose of improving a families access to community resources during all transitions into, within and out of First Steps. They will monitor and review the agency Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs), develop family resource guide, & develop family transition events throughout the Cluster.Joining is easy!
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in early intervention. Parents, providers, & community members from Blackford, Delaware, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph,& Wayne counties are
encouraged to participate.
For more information on how to join the council please contact us at:
225 N. High St.
Muncie, IN 47305
Ph: 866-316-9800
Fax: 765-288-7695