The KITS project has extensive experience and is designed to provide training, technical assistance, and resources for early intervention and early childhood special education program staff through collaborative activities on a comprehensive statewide basis. Additionally, parents and staff of agencies collaborating with early intervention and preschool programs are afforded the opportunity to be involved in all activities associated with the project. The comprehensive system is realized through four identified system components of collaboration / linkages, information services, training, and technical assistance.

KITS is a program of the University of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons and is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment-Infant Toddler Services to provide training and technical assistance to IDEA Part C Programs.

The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. and the University of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons and is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department for Children and Families’ Child Care and Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of these agencies and no official endorsement should be inferred. 

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