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Hearing Their Voices: Parents' Perceptions of Preschool Special Education Evaluations with Dual-Language Learners
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Harvey, Hattie; Wennerstrom, Erin Kinavey – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2023
Advancing equity in early childhood education is crucial as our broader society faces issues of inequities across systems, including education. Professionals must honor children's home language and cultural contexts, coming from a perspective of value and respect rather than from a traditionally dominant Eurocentric perspective. Through this…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Special Education, Parent Attitudes, Native Language
Decision-Making during Early Intervention Home Visits: From Minimal to Meaningful Parent Participation
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Hancock, Christine L.; Cheatham, Gregory A. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2021
Family-early educator partnerships are foundational to early childhood and early childhood special education, and collaborative decision-making regarding child and family need is recognized as a critical component of these partnerships. This study investigated how two Part C early intervention home visitors and four parents communicated during…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Early Intervention, Home Visits, Parent Participation
Preparing Families of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for Formal School Settings
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Morris, Pricella; Weglarz-Ward, Jenna M.; Love, Hailey R. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2021
Transitioning young children with autism spectrum disorder from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) Part C to Part B 619 is a multifaceted process. This process may leave families stressed, worried, and frustrated due to the lack of awareness of expectations and their rights. Educators can better prepare parents and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Children, Educational Legislation