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ERIC Number: EJ569192
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
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: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Note: Annual theme issue.