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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Professional Development in Early Childhood Intervention: Where We Stand on the Silver Anniversary of PL 99-457
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Snyder, Patricia; Hemmeter, Mary Louise; McLaughlin, Tara – Journal of Early Intervention, 2011
We describe historical foundations of professional development (PD) in early childhood intervention (ECI) and where we stand on the silver anniversary of PL 99-457. To advance its scientific basis, we assert that it is important to define what is meant by PD; identify structural and process features of PD hypothesized to be effective for…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Professional Development
Family Supports and Services in Early Intervention: A Bold Vision
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Turnbull, Ann P.; Summers, Jean Ann; Turnbull, Rud; Brotherson, Mary Jane; Winton, Pam; Roberts, Richard; Snyder, Patricia; McWilliam, Robin; Chandler, Lynette; Schrandt, Suzanne; Stowe, Matt; Bruder, Mary Beth; Divenere, Nancy; Epley, Pam; Hornback, Mergy; Huff, Barbara; Miksch, Peggy; Mitchell, Linda; Sharp, Lisa; Stroup-Rentier, Vera – Journal of Early Intervention, 2007
This article utilizes four knowledge sources to characterize a current gap in policy and practice related to serving families in early intervention (birth to 5) programs. It argues that the field of early intervention has focused primarily on implementing family-centered practices by focusing on how families and professionals should interact. The…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Family Programs, Young Children, Disabilities
DEC Recommended Practices: A Review of 9 Years of EI/ECSE Research Literature.
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Smith, Barbara J.; Strain, Phillip S.; Snyder, Patricia; Sandall, Susan R.; McLean, Mary E.; Broudy-Ramsey, Alison; Sumi, W. Carl – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
Results are reported from an analysis of the research literature including children with disabilities (birth through age 5), their families, personnel who serve them, and policies and systems change strategies related to the provision of services. Analysis reveals trends in research methods and for studying particular topics and information about…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Policy Formation
The DEC Recommended Practices in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education: Social Validation.
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McLean, Mary E.; Snyder, Patricia; Smith, Barbara J.; Sandall, Susan R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
Results are reported from the field survey of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices Project as one part of a national effort to develop evidence-based practices. Respondents (n=388) supported all the identified practices as recommended practice. Respondents also supplied information about…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Practices
Examination of Quantitative Methods Used in Early Intervention Research: Linkages with Recommended Practices.
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Snyder, Patricia; Thompson, Bruce; McLean, Mary E.; Smith, Barbara J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2002
Findings are reported related to the research methods and statistical techniques used in 450 group quantitative studies examined by the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices Project. Studies were analyzed across seven dimensions including sampling procedures, variable selection, variable definition,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Practices
Evaluating the Efficacy of Case Method Instruction: Findings from Preservice Training in Family-Centered Care.
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McWilliam, P. J.; Snyder, Patricia – Journal of Early Intervention, 1999
A study investigated the effectiveness of the Case Method of Instruction (CMI) on 67 graduate students taking an interdisciplinary course on families. After instruction, students not only possessed important knowledge related to working with families, but could also apply the problem-solving process used in CMI to a novel case. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Disabilities, Family Needs, Family Programs
Preschool Eligibility Determination for Children with Known or Suspected Learning Disabilities under IDEA.
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Snyder, Patricia; And Others – Journal of Early Intervention, 1994
A survey of eligibility determination systems used in 49 states and the District of Columbia to qualify preschool children under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act found that such systems were characterized by various categorical, combination, and noncategorical approaches. The learning disabilities category was particularly varied…
Descriptors: Classification, Developmental Delays, Early Intervention, Eligibility