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Confronting Racism and Bias within Early Intervention: The Responsibility of Systems and Individuals to Influence Change and Advance Equity
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Boone Blanchard, Sheresa; Ryan Newton, Jennifer; Didericksen, Katherine W.; Daniels, Michael; Glosson, Kia – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2021
Many early intervention systems are focused on "fixing" children to support development and inclusion. However, we need to acknowledge systemic racism and bias to focus on early settings, schools, and practitioners who are ready for all children. Furthermore, knowledge about the existence of bias and its possible harmful effects support…
Descriptors: Racial Bias, Ethnicity, Social Stratification, Young Children
Least Restrictive and Natural Environments for Young Children with Disabilities: A Legal Analysis of Issues
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Etscheidt, Susan – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2006
Providing appropriate programs for young children with disabilities is a priority of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (IDEA), recently reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004. The IDEIA requires that programs be provided in natural or least restrictive environments, and…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Young Children, Placement, Individualized Instruction