ECE- Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention
Project Description:
The Nisonger Early Childhood Education program is an inclusive preschool program for children ages birth to 5, or eligible for kindergarten. 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 ; 2. Develop the EI/ECE program as a practicum site, clinical training site, and research lab for Nisonger and other OSU students by ; 3. Develop a model EI / ECE program grounded in educational and therapeutic best practices by summer ; and 4. Develop a consultative and technical assistance outreach program and complete three TA/Consultation activities by .
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
