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Project

Early Childhood Project to Identify Resources for Children with Disabilities

Center:

CT-A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Mary Beth Bruder
[email protected]
860-679-1500

Project Description:

The Connecticut Early Childhood Project is a partnership between the UConn UCEDD and the CT Office of Early Childhood and the CT State Department of Education. The project's purpose is to identify the best practices in early childhood intervention (ECI)for infants and young children with disabilities attending EC programs, and curate resources that can be used by early childhood providers and families. The project will: 1) develop a strategic plan with long-term and short-term goals, and 2) develop a course with online modules and in-person learning activities for early childhood professionals about practices with young children with disabilities.

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood – General, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs, Inclusion

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National