Educating Young Children with Disabilities Using Responsible Inclusion.

Smith, Tom E. C.; Dowdy, Carol A.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Educating Young Children with Disabilities Using Responsible Inclusion.

Smith, Tom E. C.; Dowdy, Carol A.

Childhood Education, v74 n5 p317-20 1998

Discusses issues influencing the placement of young children with disabilities, including individual educational plans, labeling, philosophy-based decisions, the Regular Education Initiative, and full inclusion. Maintains that decisions regarding educational programs with disabilities must be based on individual educational needs, and notes that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides the framework for decisions based on individual needs. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Inclusive Schools, Individual Needs, Individualized Education Programs, Labeling (of Persons), Regular and Special Education Relationship, Student Needs, Student Placement, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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