DCYF Annual State Application Under Part C of IDEA for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026
Washington state has adopted policies and procedures to ensure public participation in the annual grant application (including any policies, procedures, descriptions, methods, certifications, assurance, and other information submitted with the application) for the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C funds. The annual grant Application and related documents will be published in a manner to ensure circulation throughout the state for at least a 60-day period, with a 30-day opportunity for public comment and public hearings, as appropriate, during that period per 34 CFR 303.208(b).
For Public Review
DCYF's ESIT State Leadership Office posted the following materials for public review:
Submit Public Comment Online (April 1 – May 1)
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to adopting rules – also known as Washington Administrative Code or WAC – in an open manner. We welcome your input. Please use this website to find the current draft and proposed DCYF rules, and to give us your comments or suggestions:
• Submit Rules Comments Online
Public Comment
Opportunities for public comment will begin April 1 and end May 1, including two virtual public hearings, to be held:
- April 16 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 856 5508 1135
Passcode: 490864 - April 21 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 871 6502 5268
Passcode: 712642
If you would like to receive this notification in an alternate format or language, please contact Sara Foster, ESIT Administrative Assistant IV at 360-480-2477 or dcyf.esit@dcyf.wa.gov.
For questions, please contact Kali Wraspir, ESIT Resource Allocations Manager, at kali.wraspir@dcyf.wa.gov or Tutrecia Baker, ESIT State Administrator, at Tutrecia.baker@dcyf.wa.gov
ESIT Contractor Bulletins
- No. 01-2025 Implementation of E2SSB 5263
- No. 03-2024 Impact of SHB 1916
- No. 02-2024 Data Exchange Exploratory Survey
- No. 01-2024 Funding Increase SFY24
- No. 01-2023 Use of Exceptional Family Circumstances for Fed/State/Local Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Technical Assistance Briefs
- Brief 24-01 IFSPs with Service Coordination as the Only Service
- Brief 24-02 Family Resources Coordinator Scope of Practice
2025 - 2026 Contract Materials
- CLA Deliverables Schedule FY25-26
- Developmental Screening
- EIPA Deliverables Schedule FY25-26
- ESIT PBC Logic Model
- Fiscal Workbook Definitions and Instructions
- In-Service Training Framework: Initial Training Requirements
- Local Early Support Services Collaboration Plan Requirements
- Regional-County-Local Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council Requirements
- Service Area Agreement Guidance
- Single Monthly Instructions
- Single Monthly Count Report Schedule FY25-26
- Updated Qualified Provider Guidelines
County EIS Rates and Payment Structure
- ESIT SpEd 03-County EIS Rate Workbook – Jan. 1, 2026
- FY26 ESIT Contractor Fund Totals – Updated Jan. 1, 2026
- ESIT SpEd Funding Protocol for Rates, Adjustments and Allocations
