ECE- Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention
Project Description:
The Nisonger Early Childhood Education program is an inclusive preschool program for children ages birth to 6. Children who are typically developing and children with developmental disabilities participate in child-directed, developmentally appropriate, play-based classroom activities. A team of teachers and therapists work with families and one another to develop individualized educational objectives to optimize each child's development. The strategic objective of the project is to develop a nationally recognized Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education program that integrates research, training, service, and outreach. The four associated goals include: 1. Faculty, staff, or students will conduct high-quality research studies as evidenced by at least three publications in peer-reviewed journal(s) by Fall 2015; 2. Develop the EI/ECE program as a practicum site, clinical training site, and research lab for Nisonger and other OSU students by 2014; 3. Develop a model EI / ECE program grounded in educational and therapeutic best practices by summer 2014; and 4. Develop a consultative and technical assistance outreach program and complete three TA/Consultation activities by 2013.
Keyword(s):
children; early intervention; special education
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
