Innovation in Services for Young Children With Handicaps and Their Families: An Analysis of the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program Projects Funded From 1982 to 1986
- 1 July 1988
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Division for Early Childhood
- Vol. 12 (3) , 224-237
- https://doi.org/10.1177/105381518801200304
Abstract
In 1968 the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program was established through federal legislation to increase and improve services for young children with handicaps and their families through the development of model demonstration projects. This study was conducted to determine areas of innovative practice in the 131 most recently funded projects (1982-1986). The analyses suggested that model services have been developed for new and previously underserved populations. Innovations in intervention emerged in curricula, mainstreaming, and transition services. Most of the interventions had a comprehensive family focus. Other areas of innovation Included: use of technology, interagency coordination, the type of service provider, and training and technical assistance. Innovations were discussed in terms of the challenges presented by P.L. 99-457.Keywords
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