Spoken parent-educator interactions through language interpreters for parents who do not speak English can challenge early intervention/early childhood special education professionals. Research suggests that language interpretation is often inadequate to ensure that the parental participation, informed parental consent, and interpretation mandates…

The article provides information for parents and teachers of hearing impaired children concerning federal requirements (as mandated by Public Law 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act) for the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and gives samples of annual goals and short-term objectives. (PHR)

This naturalistic study analyzed videotape recordings of nine individualized family service plan meetings in early intervention programs attempting to actively involve parents in the planning process. Results indicated that parents have attained partial decision-making power, but greater attention to parent participation is needed in goal setting,…

The booklet is designed to help parents understand how they can help in the development of their gifted children. Included are such topics as the characteristics of giftedness; the four "faces" of gifted adolescents (high achieving studious, social leader, creative intellectual, and rebel); the role of parents; a checklist for assessing the…

This guide was developed to introduce families of young children with disabilities to the early intervention system. It describes early intervention services and defines the roles and responsibilities of parents and practitioners. The guide uses a question and answer format to present information on the following topics: (1) what is early…

The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD) was assigned the task of compiling, analyzing, and summarizing the data for Indicator 1--Graduation--from the FFY 2010 Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and amended State Performance Plans (SPPs), which were submitted by states to the Office of Special Education…

Narrative descriptions of activities in 10 areas of Project FAITH (Family Assistance for Infants and Toddlers with Handicaps) and results of the 1977-1978 project year evaluation are presented. Cost figures, strategy activities, significant findings, recommendations, personnel responsible, product development information, and continuation plans…