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Download full textShackelford, Jo – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2005
A major challenge to state and jurisdictional policymakers in implementing the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, Part C under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is determining definitions of developmental delay and criteria of eligibility for services to young children, birth through 2…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Infants, Definitions, Disabilities
PDF pending restorationDanaher, Joan, Ed.; Armijo, Caroline, Ed. – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2004
This 2004 edition of "Part C Updates" is a compilation of information on various aspects of the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The intent of the compilation is to collect, in a convenient format, a variety of resources that meet the…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Program Implementation, Program Administration, Infants
Hebbeler, Kathleen; Spiker, Donna; Wagner, Mary; Cameto, Renee; McKenna, Patti – 1999
This report provides descriptive information on variations in selected features of state and local early intervention systems. Information was gathered from 20 states as part of the National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (NEILS). Results indicate a considerable variation along a number of dimensions, including: eligibility criteria; type…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Smith, Barbara J.; Rapport, Mary Jane K. – 1999
This paper discusses 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that promote the inclusion of children with disabilities in general early childhood education settings. The evolution of inclusion policy is explored and changes in disability terminology are described. Amended provisions are then explained and include:…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Environment, Educational Legislation
Whaley, Kathy T., Ed.; Shaw, Evelyn, Ed. – 1999
This compilation includes a variety of perspectives and resources on providing appropriate and effective programs and services for young children with autism and their families. It is designed for use by state-level early intervention and early childhood special education staff, local service providers, training and technical assistance providers,…
Descriptors: Autism, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Design, Early Intervention
Shackelford, Jo – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2004
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 high probability of resulting in developmental delay. Additionally, states may choose to…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Infants, Definitions, Disabilities
Shackelford, Jo – National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), 2004
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 high probability of resulting in developmental delay. Additionally, states may choose to…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Probability, Infants, Definitions
Danaher, Joan, Ed.; deFosset, Shelley, Ed. – 1999
This publication presents information compiled from early childhood projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs on resources that support the inclusion of children with special needs and their families in regular educational or community environments. These 113 resources can be used for a variety of purposes, including inservice…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
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The PLS-4 (Preschool Language Scale, 4th edition) is a psychometrically sound instrument constructed to assess language skills in children from birth to 6 years 11 months. It is a useful diagnostic and research tool that can be used to identify current comprehension and expressive language skills and can measure changes in language skills over…
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Intervention, Semantics, Syntax
Hebbeler, Kathleen; Wagner, Mary; Spiker, Donna; Scarborough, Anita; Simeonsson, Rune; Collier, Marnie – 2001
The National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (NEILS) is being conducted to address important questions related to the implementation and outcomes of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NEILS is following a nationally representative sample of children from birth to 3 years old and their families through and after…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Data Analysis, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, Chapel Hill, NC. – 1998
This document consists of a compilation of information on various aspects of the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997 (IDEA). It collects a variety of resources that meet the information needs of state and jurisdictional Part C program staff, the…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Coordinators, Disabilities, Early Intervention
deFosset, Shelley, Ed. – 1999
The materials in this resource packet present a variety of perspectives and information for individuals and organizations implementing inclusive programs for preschool children with disabilities. It is organized into three sections. Section 1 presents varied perspectives on inclusion of preschool-age children with disabilities in settings with…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Danaher, Joan, Ed. – 2002
Part C Updates is a compilation of information on various aspects of the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The intent of the compilation is to collect, in a convenient format, a variety of resources that meet the information needs of state and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Coordinators, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Orkwis, Ray; DeCarme, Judi; Glover, Jeanne – 1999
This directory is one of five which together describe almost 1200 discretionary grants and contracts currently supported by the Research to Practice Division of the Office of Special Education Programs under the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This document covers grants and contracts in the program area…
Descriptors: Contracts, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Hebbeler, Kathleen; Wagner, Mary – 1998
The National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (NEILS) is being conducted to address some of the most important questions related to the implementation and outcomes of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NEILS is following a nationally representative sample of children from birth to 3 years old and their families…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Data Collection, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
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