1. Federal Legislation (text: chapter 2) **ACTIVITY**
View video-ECE 200-Early Intervention in Natural Environments and answer questions that are on wipe-off boards (2 questions per board). Share questions & answers with class after video.
Read article (story)- “Natural Environments” by Lorna Mullis.

2. _________: emphasizes family support/participation
supports inclusion of children with disabilities
promotes a child’s right to be educated alongside their peers
_________:

3. Research shows that intelligence…
is __________ at the time of birth (genetics), but influenced by environment & experience (Bloom, 1964: Hunt, 1961)
develops most rapidly throughout the early years
depends on appropriate ___________ from the environment
Research shows that intelligence…
_________________________
compensatory education programs, such as Head Start (1965), designed for children who are disadvantaged. (Their purpose is to provide the some of the same opportunities that advantaged children enjoy).
Because of this research, policymakers felt they needed to provide the community with enriched learning environments

4. Landmark Legislations
National Association for Retarded Children (NARC)-earliest & most influential, later re-named Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) & is now referred to as ARC for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities-- which continues to be a powerful advocacy group
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Division of Early Childhood (DEC), which is a division of CEC
American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
A few special-interest groups that helped produce a number of important laws referred to as landmark legislations:

5. Landmark Legislations and How They Changed the Lives of People with Disabilities
 PL (1968) Handicapped Children’s Early Education Assistance Act (HCEEP) renamed Early Education Project for Children with Disabilities (1992)
purpose is to improve early intervention services for children with disabilities, children who are at risk for disabilities and their families
first heard about __________________________
this program no longer exists

6. Head Start Act of 2007, previously known as
(1972) Head Start Amendments
mandates that not less than ___% of Head Start’s enrollment be children with disabilities, not those who just met the economic requirement
__________________ (1995)-serves very low income women and their very young children, helps families develop community-based supports, teaches child development, family development, community development and staff development (Lally & Keith, 1997)
PL Developmental Disabilities Act (DDA)
authorized in the _______________________& later reauthorized in 2000
known as ______________, which focuses on reducing discrimination against individuals with disabilities
everyone with a disability be given access to_________,_____,________ and ____________________
ruled that states offering preschool services to non-disabled children must also offer _____________ services to those with disabilities
schools must ____________ children who have disabilities but do not qualify for special education (i.e. children with _____ may need special accommodations)

7. PL 94-142 (1975) Education for All Handicapped Children Act
popular title is_____________________________________
required to be ________________________; most recent reauthorization, PL , was in 2004
now known as ___________________________ ______________________________(IDEIA) to reflect a more people-first terminology
guaranteed the right to a __________________ ______________________________(FAPE)
children must be provided with appropriate education services that reflect their IFSP/IEP
children must be educated in the ____________ _____________________(LRE), with specialized supports provided if necessary
aligns closely with the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, helping to ensure equity, accountability, & excellence in education for children with disabilities

8. PL 99-457 (1986) Education of the Handicapped Amendments
most comprehensive legislation that mandated services for children birth through 3 years old
IDEA 2004 reconstructed this bill so services for infants & toddlers are now covered under
________ (formerly known as Part H)
* Part C states that:
* individuals to be served are __________________ who are experiencing developmental delays or are at risk for developing substantial delay * very young children no longer need a label to be served
* there will be an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) & services need to take place in a __________ _________________
in 2004 new criteria were added in terms of the IFSP development, ____________ (the process of finding & identifying children who require EI services), transition to kindergarten and dispute resolution (mediation)

9. Latest Info on IDEA
now called Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, PL , last updated in 2004
“_________________” special education teachers are required to hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, and have a full state special education licensure
there are extensive provisions for children with disabilities who are homeless/members of highly mobile populations
Part C is extended to include infants & toddlers beyond 2 years of age up until kindergarten
there are different rules/limitations in the area of disciplining students with special needs (cannot be suspended for more than 10 days if conduct was related to disability)

10. PL 101-336 (1990) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
parallels Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
gives _________________________to individuals in private employment, all public services, accommodations, transportation and telecommunications (TDD line), access to child care and recreational programs for younger children
a center or school (public & private):
must provide children & parents with disabilities with an _______ _________________________________ in their programs & services
_________________________________ from their programs unless their presence would pose a direct threat to the health or safety or require a fundamental alteration of the program
has to ___________________________ to their policies & practices to include children & parents/guardians with disabilities in their program (the only exception is if doing so would require a fundamental alteration of the program)
must provide appropriate______________________ needed for effective communication w/children & adults with disabilities, when doing so would not constitute an undue burden
must generally make their facilities ____________ to person w/disabilities; existing buildings must be modified to remove barriers

11. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
widely recognized as the______________________ for persons with disabilities
protects qualified individuals from_______________ based on their disability (a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits 1 or more major life activities)
prohibits employers & organizations (that receive financial assistance from any federal department/agency) from_______________________ individuals w/disabilities an equal opportunity to receive program benefits & services
PL (2002) No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
intended to ______________________________in public schools
requires states to develop ________________________that measure students annual progress in math and reading
states are required to bring all students up to the “proficient” level on state tests by the school year; ensures that by 2014, no child is left behind
if states show growth in accountability, they qualify for _____________ ______________ (if they show little/no growth, they are at risk for outside corrective measures, losing funding &/or teachers)
takes into account children with disabilities, English as a second language, children of Native American/Alaskan descent, children of migrant workers and those at risk/abused

12. Concerns about NCLB Lead to Changes
since the implementation of NCLB, concerns have arisen over the rules regarding ____________________ and the goal of 100% proficiency by 2014
in 2010, 38% of schools were failing to make adequate yearly progress; this was up from 29% in 2006 (Education Week, 2011)
in March 2010, Obama released his plan for the Elementary & Secondary Education Act, the precursor to the NCLB
proposed the strict accountability punishments to states be___________ by focusing more on __________________________
improvement measures included assessing all children appropriately, including ELL, minorities, & special needs students
measurement would be expanded _________solely reading & math tests
in 2012, Obama granted waivers from NCLB requirements to several states
in exchange for increased flexibility, states developed plans designed to________ ___________________ for all students,_______________________, increase equity, & _______________________________
as of January 2013, 34 states have been approved for flexibility; 44 have submitted requests

13. A word about testing/assessments…
children with disabilities or delays are to be tested just like those without disabilities beginning in 3rd grade, with few exceptions
accommodations for testing can be made if it is acknowledged in child’s IEP (if it is not written in there, no accommodations can be made)
a few children are exempt from state/national testing if they have cognitive or other severe limitations that they cannot successfully take part
alternate assessments, such as observations, parent input, teacher input, can be used

14. Prevention and Federal Legislation
PL (1967) Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment-EPSDT
major focus is the ______________ of developmental disabilities
low-income children are ____________________to prevent, detect and treat health problems that could interfere with development
_______________________________-helps provide vaccines to children whose parents/guardians may not be able to afford them
_________________________ for women, infants and children (_____)-1972-gives “nutrition” money to state agencies to provide healthy foods to low-income pregnant and nursing mothers and infants & children at risk for medical problems, provides nutritional counseling & education to families
_________________________________________________________-jointly funded federal & state programs that provide medical assistance to families who financially qualify and children with disabilities
provides coverage for over 36 million children each year   

15. Federal Legislation Matching Worksheet
**ACTIVITY**
Federal Legislation Matching Worksheet
(Complete for homework)

16. Introduction to CONNECT Module 1: Embedding Interventions
Week 4: (~30 minutes)
Introduction to Module 1
Video Clip-CONNECT Modules 5-Step Learning Cycle™ (1:40min)
Video Clip-Foundations of Inclusion Birth to Five (12 min)
Step 1: Dilemma
Video Clip 1.1-The teacher’s viewpoint (1:50 min)
Video Clip 1.2-The family’s viewpoint (2:20 min)
Activity Sheet 1.1a-Describe the dilemma
Step 2: Question
Activity Sheet 1.2a-Turn the dilemma into an answerable question
Test #1 Review Game: Jeopardy