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Zirkel, Perry A. – Communique, 2016
For this ninth article in the series reviewing recent court decisions concerning appropriate school psychology practice from both professional and legal perspectives, this author provides a summary of a concussion- related case and provides responses to a series of questions by three members of the school psychology profession. The issue in this…
Descriptors: School Psychology, Counselor Role, Court Litigation, Individualized Education Programs
Danaher, Joan – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2011
The identification of young children in need of special education and related services has been an issue with advocates, service providers, parents, researchers, and policy makers for years. The enactment in 1975 of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P. L. 94-142) required states and jurisdictions to provide special education and…
Descriptors: Eligibility, Disabilities, Young Children, Developmental Delays
Jeon, Hyun-Joo; Peterson, Carla A.; Wall, Shavaun; Carta, Judith J.; Luze, Gayle; Eshbaugh, Elaine M.; Swanson, Mark – Exceptional Children, 2011
This study examined school readiness at kindergarten entry for low-income children whose disability indicators were identified before age 3. Data were collected as part of the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Longitudinal Follow-Up study. Children who had suspected developmental delays and did not receive Part C services had lower…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Early Intervention, Low Income Groups, At Risk Students
Chiang, Linda H.; Hadadian, Azar – International Journal of Special Education, 2010
In China, the national strategy for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is coherent with the national policy and the needs of children's families. This policy has raised the public awareness of the value of early childhood education (ECE). However, there is a gap in services for children with disabilities. Based on the available sources,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Bagnato, Stephen J.; Macy, Marisa – NHSA Dialog, 2010
Authentic assessment is a growing alternative to conventional testing. This research-to-practice article describes a framework for implementing authentic assessment. The R-E-A-L framework shows how roles, equipment, assessment tools, and location can be incorporated into early childhood practices.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Performance Based Assessment, Program Implementation, Guidelines
Macy, Marisa; Bagnato, Stephen J. – NHSA Dialog, 2010
The inclusion of young children with disabilities has remained a function of the Head Start program since its inception in the 1960s when the United States Congress mandated that children with disabilities comprise 10% of the Head Start enrollment (Zigler & Styfco, 2000). Standardized, norm-referenced tests used to identify children with…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Disadvantaged Youth, Norm Referenced Tests, Disabilities

Parette, Howard P., Jr.; And Others – Infant-Toddler Intervention: The Transdisciplinary Journal, 1995
Practical considerations concerning arena assessment of infants and young children who are at risk for developmental problems or have disabilities are addressed. This transdisciplinary, family-centered approach is described in terms of appropriate settings, the importance of establishing rapport with the child, assessment procedures, family…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Developmental Delays, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention, Austin. – 1996
The Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) serves 23,000 children a year and funds 71 comprehensive programs and 12 Milestones programs throughout Texas. Comprehensive programs offer a variety of services to help families who have babies and toddlers with disabilities or delays, providing services in the home or integrated…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Definitions, Developmental Delays, Disabilities
Shackelford, Jo – 2002
Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), participating states and jurisdictions must provide services to children who are either experiencing developmental delays, or who have a diagnosed mental or physical condition that has a a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. Additionally, states may choose to…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Developmental Delays
Shackelford, Jo – 2000
Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), participating states and jurisdictions must provide services to children who are either experiencing developmental delays, or who have a diagnosed condition that carries with it a high risk of developmental delay. Eligibility criteria used by the states influence the numbers…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Developmental Delays
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. Div. of Special Education. – 1992
This manual on screening preschool children to identify their need for special education services presents key elements of an "ideal" screening program as well as practices to be avoided. Common barriers to implementation of each "ideal" practice are identified, and suggestions are provided for possible solutions. Topics covered include:…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Cultural Differences, Developmental Delays, Disabilities
Palmer, Susan – 1997
This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to summarize early intervention services for children (birth through age 2) provided by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-17). Questions and answers address the following topics: the purpose of Part C (early identification and intervention with…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Developmental Delays, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. – 1999
This annual performance report describes activities of Colorado's statewide system of early intervention services and supports in compliance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from July 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999. The report discusses: (1) interagency agreements; (2) agencies involved in the provision of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Credentials, Delivery Systems
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. – 2001
This annual performance report describes activities of Colorado's statewide system of early intervention services and supports in compliance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from July 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001. The report discusses: (1) interagency agreements; (2) agencies involved in the provision of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Credentials, Delivery Systems
Bennathan, Marion; Boxall, Marjorie – 1996
This book summarizes the experiences of nurture groups (small special education classes started in 1970 in London schools), where young children from disadvantaged environments are prepared to access the full primary school curriculum. Chapter 1, "Children at Risk of Failure in Primary Schools" (Marion Bennathan), discusses the incidence…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affective Behavior, Behavior Problems, Compensatory Education