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Peer reviewedBeckman, Paula J.; Bristol, Marie M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This paper identifies four key issues in the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to provide services to young handicapped children as required by Public Law 99-457. These include sensitivity to cultural diversity, family assessment, intrusiveness, and establishing family outcomes. A typology of family outcomes which…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedBrown, Carole Williams – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
After four years of planning under Part H of Public Law 99-457, data reveal that the early intervention program is behind schedule, with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) not in place in all states. However, 5 of the first 10 states in their fourth year of official Part H participation are assuring full implementation of IFSPs. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Programs
Peer reviewedLynch, Eleanor W.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
California's approach to developing programmatic and administrative models for the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in providing services to young handicapped children is discussed. The models focus on implementing recognized best practices as well as changing state policy and administrative structure to enhance…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Disabilities
