Birth to 3 Program: Operations Guide
This guide outlines all the essential requirements local Birth to 3 Programs must do. Local programs, and their subcontractors, should use this guide.
Manual
Birth to 3 Program Operations Guide, P-03138 (PDF)
Summary of revisions
The updates included in the most recent (June 2026) version of the Birth to 3 Program Operations Guide, P-03138, are summarized below.
State Complaints
The change to the State Complaints section of the operations guide reflects guidance from OSEP and requirements associated with DMS 2.0.
Edits to 12.3.1 IDEA Complaints
Program Review Protocol
The changes to the Program Review Protocol portions of the guide reflect new decisions and updates to the protocol.
- Edit to 1.3.2.c Program Review Protocol: removal of hyperlink
- Edits to Appendix A
Annual County Determinations
The changes to the County Determinations section of the guide reflect the efforts to streamline information for county programs, such that all information can be found in one place. Further, we added two measures included in county determinations.
Edits to 1.3.2.a Annual Determinations
APR Indicators (Federal Oversight)
The changes to the federal oversight section of the guide ensure accuracy related to the indicators on which OSEP monitors the state.
Edits to 1.3.1.b Annual Performance Report