Compilation of projects addressing the early childhood provisions of IDEA
An indexed directory of over 300 discretionary research projects and contracts supported by the Office of Special Education Programs for fiscal year 2004, in response to the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with a presentation of projects by chronology, and funding and program categories
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Developmental screening and assessment instruments with an emphasis on social and emotional development for young children ages birth through five
A collection of descriptions of early childhood screening and assessment tools, including information on whether the tool is appropriate to be used by parents or professionals
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Eligibility policies and practices for young children under Part B of IDEA
A discussion regarding the variation of state policy regarding terminology, age range, restrictions, and criteria used to identify young children with special needs
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Eligibility policies and practices for young children under Part B of IDEA
A review of state early childhood disability eligibility classifications and criteria
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Essential elements of high performing, high quality Part C systems
A discussion of components necessary to support high quality services provided by Part C programs
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Evaluation highlights: Client feedback from October 2006 - September 2009
An overview of an evaluation of the services provided by the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), based on client feedback and satisfaction surveys collected from October 2006 through September 2009
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Evaluation summary of the Expanding Opportunities Interagency Inclusion Initiative
A summary of an evaluation of the Expanding Opportunities Interagency Inclusion Initiative, which supports collaborative efforts in states to improve inclusive opportunities for young children, that examines the implementation of inclusion strategies in participating states, based on a review of existing data, focus groups with technical assistance specialists, a validity check with national technical assistance partners, and a survey of state contacts
Executive Summary
Personnel certification and specialized service providers for autism spectrum disorders
Highlights from a survey of certification requirements for staff in Part C and Section 619 programs who work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), based on responses from state program coordinators from 19 Part C programs, 15 Section 619 programs, and 7 combined programs
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Quality indicators of inclusive early childhood programs/practices: A compilation of selected resources
A compendium of information on 21 assessment tools for the assessment of the quality of inclusive child care programs
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Screening and early identification of autism spectrum disorders
An exploration of the screening measures and instruments used by programs under Part C and Section 619 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the identification of young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), based on responses from a survey of 40 program coordinators in 30 states and the Pacific territories of the United States
Reports & Papers
State and jurisdictional eligibility definitions for infants and toddlers with disabilities under IDEA
A discussion of how the 50 states and 6 jurisdictions that participate in the Part C program of IDEA define developmental delays and, as applicable, at risk in their definition of eligibility for services
Reports & Papers
Technical assistance model for long-term systems change
A description of a technical assistance model developed by the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC), to support the long-term implementation of early childhood education and care service delivery system
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Technical assistance model for long-term systems change: Three state examples
An overview of findings from an evaluation of state technical assistance models for Long-Term Systems Change (LTSC), including information on early childhood systems in Missouri, North Dakota, and Wyoming
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Technical assistance model for long-term systems change: Three state examples: Executive summary
A summary of findings from an evaluation of state initiatives for long-term change to systems for young children with disabilities, including information on initiatives in Missouri, North Dakota, and Wyoming
Executive Summary
