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 inclusive environments to support children’s positive outcomes.
Services for Children Who Do Not Qualify for IDEA
This vignette provides guidance for supporting children who do not qualify for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services.
Learn MoreThe 10% Eligibility Requirement
This Standards in Action looks at the eligibility and selection of children with disabilities. Follow a fictional disability services coordinator as she calculates the percentage to meet the program standard.
Learn MoreEHS Services to Infants with Significant Disabilities
Early Head Start programs offer services to infants with significant disabilities and their families. Discover how these services are provided in careful, collaborative planning with families and service providers.
Learn MoreDisability Services Coordinator Orientation Guide
This guide will help programs strengthen coordinated approaches for children with disabilities and their families through the provision of quality services and support.
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Last Updated: April 19, 2023