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Download full textOffice of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2021
This National Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by Head Start, Early Head Start, and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of Head Start.…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Migrants
Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2021
This American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by all American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of…
Descriptors: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Preschool Children, Infants
Direct linkLuecking, Debra Martin; Luecking, Richard G. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2015
Recently, consensus among researchers and professionals has emerged about factors that contribute to postschool success of youth with disabilities. Prominent among these factors are targeted academic preparation, family involvement, youth empowerment, and service collaboration and linkages. Work experience and paid employment have been identified…
Descriptors: Models, Disabilities, Special Needs Students, Transitional Programs
Trivette, Carol M., Ed.; Keilty, Bonnie, Ed. – Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2017
The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to families and professionals about the most effective ways to improve learning outcomes and promote development of young children, birth through age 5, who have, or are at-risk for, developmental delays or disabilities. "Family: Knowing Families, Tailoring Practices, Building Capacity" is…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Infants, At Risk Persons
Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2019
This National Head Start Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for preschool-age children served by Head Start programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of Head Start. Data categories include: (1) Funded Enrollment; (2) Funded Enrollment by…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Pregnancy, Females, Disadvantaged Youth
Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2019
This National Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by Head Start, Early Head Start, and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of Head Start.…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Pregnancy, Females, Disadvantaged Youth
Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2019
This Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by all Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of Head Start.…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Pregnancy, Females, Disadvantaged Youth
Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2019
This American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by all AIAN programs. The data in this Snapshot are a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of Head Start. Data categories include:…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Student Characteristics
FPG Child Development Institute, 2012
The goal of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is no longer simply to make services available to young children with disabilities and their families, but also to ensure that those services lead to enhanced outcomes for participating children and families. To that end, IDEA 2004 requires states to submit State Performance Plans…
Descriptors: Disabilities, State Policy, Educational Policy, Accountability
Peer reviewedBailey, Donald B., Jr.; Blasco, Patricia M. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1990
Parents (N=229) of young children with handicaps in 10 states evaluated the Family Needs Survey, one instrument sometimes used to develop Individualized Family Service Plans. Overall, parents felt the survey to be useful in communicating useful information to professionals. The survey was equally acceptable to minority and low income parents.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Programs, Individualized Programs
McGrew, Kevin S.; And Others – 1990
The Families Involved in Schools and Community (FISC) Project was a federally funded project to develop and demonstrate the use of a model Individualized Family Service Plan process for young children with challenging needs and their families. The model emphasizes an individualized family systems perspective, informal nonintrusive assessment and…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Family Involvement
Peer reviewedKrauss, Marty Wyngaarden – Exceptional Children, 1990
The article discusses the conceptual and procedural mandates of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), required under Public Law 99-457, as both a bold radical step taken by the federal government and as a logical extension of current service delivery practices serving disabled children. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Family Programs
Peer reviewedNotari, 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
Lazara, A., Ed.; Danaher, J., Ed.; Kraus, R., Ed.; Goode, S., Ed.; Hipps, C., Ed.; Festa, C., Ed. – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2012
This 2012 edition of this publication updates information provided by state coordinators on state policies, programs, and practices under the Preschool Grants Program (Section 619 of Part B) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Information includes: (1) program administration; (2) funding; (3) interagency coordination; (4)…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Equal Education
Peer reviewedEspe-Sherwindt, Marilyn – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This article examines Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) developed with parents with special needs/mental retardation in a model early intervention program. Results suggest that such parents can participate fully in the IFSP process when the process stresses relationship building, empowerment, interagency collaboration, and program…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Family Programs, Individualized Programs
