ERIC Number: EJ1342059
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Publication Date: 2022-Jun
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Remote Delivery of Services for Young Children with Disabilities during the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States
Steed, Elizabeth A.; Phan, Ngoc; Leech, Nancy; Charlifue-Smith, Renee
Journal of Early Intervention, v44 n2 p110-129 Jun 2022
This study used a nationally distributed survey to explore how classroom-based early childhood personnel delivered remote services to young children with disabilities and their families during the early months of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A concurrent equal status fully mixed-method approach was used to analyze 221 participants' responses to closed- and open-ended survey questions. Findings indicated that children with disabilities received modified special education services during school closures; most comments noted that early childhood personnel shifted to provide remote coaching to families. Other comments mentioned one-on-one services and accommodations for remote learning. Personnel described some benefits of remote services such as improved partnerships with families. Top reported challenges included children not receiving the same quality of services and high levels of educator stress. These and other study findings are discussed regarding the implications of COVID-19 for providing services to young children with disabilities and their families.
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Young Children, Students with Disabilities, COVID-19, Pandemics, Distance Education, Special Education, School Closing, Barriers, Early Childhood Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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