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Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2023
This Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by all Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of Head Start.…
Descriptors: Young Children, Pregnancy, Migrant Education, Enrollment
Corso, Phaedra S.; Ingels, Justin B.; Walcott, Rebecca L. – Administration for Children & Families, 2022
Children develop fastest in their earliest years, and the skills and abilities they develop in those years lay the foundation for their future success. Similarly, early adverse experiences can contribute to poor social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and health outcomes both in early childhood and later life. Children who grow up in families…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Home Visits, Preschool Children, Child Development
Office of Head Start, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2021
This American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Services Snapshot summarizes key data on demographics and services for children from birth to age five and pregnant women served by all American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) programs. The data in this Snapshot is a subset of the annual Program Information Report (PIR) submission to the Office of…
Descriptors: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Preschool Children, Infants
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Nichols, Sarah L.; Connor, Susan M.; Kastanis, Maria P.; Corso, Robert M. – Infants and Young Children, 2023
A survey was distributed to Part C early intervention (EI) service coordination (SC) stakeholders in one state in order to gain a deeper understanding of service coordinator knowledge, skills, and motivators for professional growth and recognition. Survey participants (N = 107), including dedicated service coordinators, program managers, social…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Administrator Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Professional Development
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Hanson, Marci J.; Beckman, Paula J.; Horn, Eva; Marquart, Jules; Sandall, Susan R.; Greig, Diane; Brennan, Elizabeth – Journal of Early Intervention, 2000
A study investigated the experiences of 22 families of children (age 3) with disabilities as they entered, participated in, and exited the transition process. The shift in service delivery models was often problematic, families were given a limited choice of preschool programs, and few programs offered inclusive service models. (Contains…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Family Involvement, Inclusive Schools
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Brown, Wesley; Conroy, Maureen – Infants and Young Children, 1999
Examines early-intervention entitlements currently extended by all states. Perspectives from the legislative process, federal and state implementation, judicial interpretation, and professional views are included. Distinctions among the key provisions for differing early intervention service systems are presented, legal cases are reviewed, and…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation
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Trohanis, Pascal L. – School Law Bulletin, 1988
The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986 (Public Law 99-457) creates incentives for states to serve all handicapped children three through five years of age and provides a new discretionary program to meet the needs of handicapped infants and toddlers and their families. (MLF)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Family Programs
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English, Kris; Church, Gerald – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1999
A survey conducted to investigate the academic supports that are presently being provided to 406 students (ages 1-19) with unilateral hearing loss indicated that 54% received individualized special-education services in addition to some audiologic support, and that 24% were functioning below average relative to their peers. (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Achievement, Audiology, Educational Environment
Horne, Richard, Ed. – A Parent's Guide, 1990
Intended for use by parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, this guide presents, in question and answer format, basic information about early intervention and special education services. Questions about services for the period from birth through 2 years include the following: "What are early intervention services?""What is an…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, At Risk Persons, Delivery Systems, Disabilities