This fifth annual report describes activities of Colorado's Statewide system of services and supports in compliance with Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The report notes an increasing emphasis on the following: values-oriented planning with extensive family involvement, interagency coordination, coordinated…

This booklet describes services provided in Alaska for infants and toddlers with special developmental needs under Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1996-1997. Introductory information includes a mission statement, a listing of six early intervention service principles, and a summary of the history of early intervention…

This study attempted to: describe successful working relationships between higher education and state agencies for Part H (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) personnel planning; identify factors that facilitated those relationships; and formulate policy recommendations. Indepth interviews with key persons involved in Part H personnel…

This annual report describes Illinois activities in the implementation of a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated system of early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers and their families, as called for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The report provides: (1) discussion of progress in each of the 14…

This memorandum of understanding among the Colorado Departments of Education, Public Health and Environment, Human Services, and Health Care Policy and Financing, describes how the agencies will work together in the implementation of Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The agreement covers: (1) a statement of common…

This analysis reports on the plans for special education personnel development by those states submitting fourth year applications under Part H of Public Law 99-457, the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments (1986). The eight states--Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, and Texas--used a variety of approaches…

This report describes activities and accomplishments of Colorado's statewide system of early intervention supports and services during 1996-1997 under Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Major accomplishments identified include administrative changes, implementation of a community capacity building strategy, use of community…

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between state agencies and higher education in planning for the personnel components of Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The study used a qualitative research design, involving five states, to examine the process of developing and maintaining working relationships…

This guide to early intervention services under Part H of Public Law 101-476 (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is intended to aid state legislators who have the primary responsibility to create and shape programs under this Act. Three aspects of Part H legislation are stressed: (1) requirement of unprecedented coordination among…