Policy and Standards
Ensure aligment with federal laws, regulations, and standards that promote the inclusion of children with disabilities.
Review the Division for Early Childhood's (DEC) comprehensive set of research-based practices, recommended for education professionals and families who support young children with disabilities.
Visit the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center website to find a variety of resources and information on state and local policy, early intervention systems, and practices for supporting children with disabilities and their families.
Review the Division for Early Childhood's (DEC) comprehensive set of research-based practices, recommended for education professionals and families who support young children with disabilities.
Find resources and information from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), which provides leadership and financial assistance to states and local districts serving children and youth with disabilities.
Build knowledge about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with this comprehensive overview training.
IEP Training (Extended)
Deepen your understanding of Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, processes, and implementation with this in-depth set of training materials.
Here, you'll find tools that supervisors can use to support educators in improving their practice.
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The Head Start Center for Inclusion was originally developed with funds from Grant #90HC0012 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, and the Office of Child Care. Many of the resources on this site can also be found at www.headstart.gov. This resource may be duplicated for noncommercial uses without permission.