Leadership factors of local interagency coordinating councils (as required under Public Law 99-457) providing services to families of young children with handicaps were examined with 33 council coordinators and members. Results indicated a distinct preference for leaders emphasizing a high task/high relationship leadership style and a need for…

This information packet is designed to assist local interagency councils to implement Public Law 99-457's requirements concerning the provision of high quality services to preschool children with disabilities and their families. The model described provides a framework for continual coordination of agency programs as well as use of collaboration…

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the collaborative development and implementation of local interagency councils to coordinate services for young children with disabilities, as required by Public Law 99-457, Part H. Section I presents five chapters on foundations for interagency collaboration. Chapter 1 reviews collaboration as a part of…