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Notari, Angela R.; Drinkwater, Sarah G. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This study compared two methods for evaluating ecological and developmental factors in Individualized Family Service Plans for families of young children with disabilities. The two methods were (1) goals and objectives written from a curriculum-based assessment, and (2) a computerized list of goals and objectives based on professional judgment.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs

Gallagher, James; Desimone, Laura – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1995
This article reviews literature on experiences with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). It identifies IEP problems (such as poorly written objectives) and positive features (such as better teacher-family relations). The article suggests that IEP/IFSP development flaws may indicate problems…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education