The Provision of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education within Community Early Childhood Programs: Characteristics of Effective Service Delivery.

Bruden, Mary Beth

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ERIC Number: EJ462492

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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The Provision of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education within Community Early Childhood Programs: Characteristics of Effective Service Delivery.

Bruden, Mary Beth

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v13 n1 p19-37 Spr 1993

This article describes a demonstration project that utilized 28 community early childhood programs as intervention placements for 30 preschool-age children with disabilities. Results suggested significant developmental gains for all children. Service delivery characteristics identified as necessary for the effective implementation of intervention services within community programs are discussed. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Mainstreaming, Outcomes of Education, Preschool Education, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Social Integration

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Characteristics of Quality Intervention Services.