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ERIC Number: EJ437658
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
Issues in Developing the IFSP: A Framework for Establishing Family Outcomes.
Beckman, Paula J.; Bristol, Marie M.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v11 n3 p19-31 Fall 1991
This paper identifies four key issues in the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to provide services to young handicapped children as required by Public Law 99-457. These include sensitivity to cultural diversity, family assessment, intrusiveness, and establishing family outcomes. A typology of family outcomes which considers these issues is offered. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Programs, Federal Legislation, Individualized Programs, Outcomes of Education, Preschool Education, Program Implementation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Education of the Handicapped Act 1986 (Part H); Individualized Family Service Plans
Note: Theme Issue: IFSPs: How They are Working.