The ICC was established in 1987 in compliance with the federal regulations governing state early intervention systems that address the needs of infants and toddlers, ages birth to three, eligible under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These regulations require each state to establish a state interagency coordinating council to advise and assist the lead agency in the development and implementation of the Part C statewide system.

In WV, the Lead Agency is the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), and the system is administrated through the Bureau for Public Health, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health. While the ICC provides advice and assistance to the lead agency with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the WV Birth to Three system, the lead agency has final authority in the administration of the state system.

Participation of parents, practitioners and community partners is valued and the expertise you bring to the Council is important to the success of the WV Birth to Three system.

Council meetings are open to the public and a Public Comment time is set aside at each meeting to hear from guests. This time is designed for the Council to learn from stakeholders to celebrate and recognize people, services and/or community activities which further best practice in the field of early care and education, as well as to hear comments and concerns in regard to services and supports in the early childhood community.

Click below to download the:
2019 WV ICC Legislative Awareness Booklet

Click below to download the:
2023 Annual Report

Highlights of ICC work:

1. Assist WV Birth to Three with State Systemic Improvement (SSIP) Work
• Serve as key stakeholder group for guidance, review and analysis of data and exploration of improvement strategies
• Provide guidance and oversite to SSIP Implementation Teams via review of work to date and participation on teams
   
2. Assist WV Birth to Three with development of publications and documents.

3. Provide advice and assistance with the development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives, projects, and procedures.

4. Partner with early childhood partners to educate and support children, families, caregivers, and professionals to 
• Strengthen partnerships across early childhood programs by sharing information and resources
• Partner with WV Infant Toddler Mental Health Association to maintain the resource component of their website

          To contact us:

          WVICC
          PO Box 2438
          Buckhannon, WV 26201

          Mobile: 304-972-9348
          Email: szickefoose@rvcds.org