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Young children vary in their skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. Effective teaching requires individualized teaching and chances to learn for all children to access, participate, and thrive in early learning settings. Individualizing for children who need more support helps ensure effective teaching for children with disabilities and other special needs across all the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains. Using children’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is part of effective teaching, individualizing, and creating environments to support children’s positive outcomes.
Learn how to engage families when they have concerns that a child is at risk for a disability or developmental delay, communicating the benefits of screenings and providing support when children will need further evaluation.
Review the requirements of Early Head Start programs around children eligible for intervention services by their state or local agency providing services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Review information about the laws and regulations related to supporting children who do not qualify for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services.
This vignette provides guidance for supporting children who do not qualify for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services.
Explore this infographic for guidance on choosing the correct plan for children who do and don't qualify for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
This chapter focuses on how your program screens recently enrolled children with disabilities or suspected delays.
Children with disabilities or suspected delays are children first. All children need individualized interactions and environments, along with a program culture that supports their natural differences.
Programs must ensure enrolled children with disabilities and their families receive all services delivered in the least restrictive possible environment and that they fully participate in all program activities.
Review standards for providing services to children during Individuals with Disabilities Education Act eligibility determination and through an Individualized Education Program or Individualized Family Service Plan.
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official website of the Administration for Children and Families
