Robert Derry, Project Coordinator

Robert Derry, M.S. Ed, NCC, became involved with the Illinois Early Intervention System in 1997 when the Illinois State Board of Education granted STARNET responsibilities for early intervention credentialing. Rob was initially responsible for credentialing and enrolling all providers interested in gaining the ability to provide services in the, then Part H Early Intervention System. Rob became the project manager when Provider Connection adding systems training responsibilities. Rob has five years experience working with children and families through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.