/early-intervention Early Intervention en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:00:02 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education Join this free virtual event to explore innovations in the evolving landscape of special education. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:00:02 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 /teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-gaps-in-early-intervention-services-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-schools/2023/10 The GAO says better data could help remove barriers to accessing early intervention services. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:25:20 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-gaps-in-early-intervention-services-and-what-it-means-for-k-12-schools/2023/10 /sponsor/renaissance-learning/what-longitudinal-analyses-of-reading-proficiency-reveal Explore studies of how students are performing across the school years and how often we impact student performance in life-changing ways. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:53 GMT /sponsor/renaissance-learning/what-longitudinal-analyses-of-reading-proficiency-reveal /leadership/for-lead-exposed-students-early-intervention-can-reduce-harm-to-their-learning/2022/03 The interventions can help keep students on grade level, but for many, they come too late. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:06:09 GMT /leadership/for-lead-exposed-students-early-intervention-can-reduce-harm-to-their-learning/2022/03 /teaching-learning/hearing-vision-autism-proposal-would-add-screening-to-school-entry-requirements/2022/02 Nebraska legislators consider a first-in-the-nation mandate to assess all children for autism before the start of school. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:22:33 GMT /teaching-learning/hearing-vision-autism-proposal-would-add-screening-to-school-entry-requirements/2022/02 /teaching-learning/in-these-laundromats-adults-do-the-wash-and-children-read-video/2019/04 Librarians, early-literacy groups, and laundromat owners are combining forces to see if reaching out to families in places they frequent can help close the literacy gap between low- and higher-income students. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:08:41 GMT /teaching-learning/in-these-laundromats-adults-do-the-wash-and-children-read-video/2019/04 /teaching-learning/practicing-kindergarten-how-a-summer-program-eases-kids-into-learning/2018/08 The start of kindergarten can be overwhelming for students, and for their parents. In Portland, Ore., a summer program is working to ease that transition. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/practicing-kindergarten-how-a-summer-program-eases-kids-into-learning/2018/08 /policy-politics/how-can-pay-for-success-models-support-special-education/2018/04 Pay-for-success funding approaches have mostly focused on driving down special education enrollment, but these public-private partnerships can also support special education programs, an advocacy organization says. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:14:00 GMT /policy-politics/how-can-pay-for-success-models-support-special-education/2018/04 /teaching-learning/home-visiting-study-explores-long-term-benefits-from-early-intervention/2017/07 A re-evaluation of the Nurse-Family Partnership led by Nobel Prize-winning economist James J. Heckman shows that the home-visiting program has long-lasting positive effects on children, particularly boys. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:14:00 GMT /teaching-learning/home-visiting-study-explores-long-term-benefits-from-early-intervention/2017/07 /teaching-learning/revisiting-the-benefits-of-a-high-quality-birth-to-five-program/2017/07 Nobel laureate James J. Heckman and a team of researchers has released an updated report on the benefits of a 1970s-era birth-to-five early learning program. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 21:05:00 GMT /teaching-learning/revisiting-the-benefits-of-a-high-quality-birth-to-five-program/2017/07 /teaching-learning/ed-dept-awards-3-million-for-pay-for-success-early-learning-feasibility-pilots/2017/01 Eight communities will share in the money, which will be used to pay for studies to determine how best to support private investment in early-education programs. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:30:00 GMT /teaching-learning/ed-dept-awards-3-million-for-pay-for-success-early-learning-feasibility-pilots/2017/01 /teaching-learning/early-intervention-pays-off-for-disadvantaged-children-says-new-study/2016/12 James J. Heckman, a Nobel-prize winning economist, has released a study showing significant benefits for a high-intensity program that intervened with children starting from infancy. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/early-intervention-pays-off-for-disadvantaged-children-says-new-study/2016/12 /policy-politics/federal-strategies-offered-on-supporting-homeless-families-with-young-children/2016/11 Local and state agencies can best serve young children and their families by working together to provide comprehensive services, says a new federal policy statement. Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:54:21 GMT /policy-politics/federal-strategies-offered-on-supporting-homeless-families-with-young-children/2016/11 /teaching-learning/podcast-from-economic-think-tank-makes-business-case-for-preschool/2016/09 The podcast series from the Committee for Economic Development features business leaders and child-development experts focusing on high-quality child care and preschool. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/podcast-from-economic-think-tank-makes-business-case-for-preschool/2016/09 /policy-politics/district-of-columbia-ordered-to-improve-child-find-special-education-services/2016/06 The resolution to a years-old class action lawsuit will require the city to enroll at least 8.5 percent of its preschool-age population in special education, among other mandates. Fri, 03 Jun 2016 14:52:00 GMT /policy-politics/district-of-columbia-ordered-to-improve-child-find-special-education-services/2016/06 /teaching-learning/new-research-suggests-prison-nurseries-better-for-moms-babies/2016/04 In a stunningly written feature in The Atlantic, Sarah Yager takes readers through the long history and current research on children born behind bars and their mothers. Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:20:26 GMT /teaching-learning/new-research-suggests-prison-nurseries-better-for-moms-babies/2016/04 /teaching-learning/universal-autism-screening-lacks-evidence-of-benefit-medical-panel-finds/2016/02 The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force said more research is needed before it could recommend universal screening for autism spectrum disorder. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:53:00 GMT /teaching-learning/universal-autism-screening-lacks-evidence-of-benefit-medical-panel-finds/2016/02 /teaching-learning/preschool-special-education-would-get-small-boost-under-federal-budget-plan/2016/02 Although federal special education spending for school-aged children would hold steady, much-smaller programs for younger children would see a small boost under the presidents Tue, 09 Feb 2016 21:58:00 GMT /teaching-learning/preschool-special-education-would-get-small-boost-under-federal-budget-plan/2016/02 /teaching-learning/early-childhood-inclusion-supported-by-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 Young children with disabilities should have opportunities to learn alongside their typically developing peers, says guidance jointly released by the Education Department and the Department of Health and Human Services. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:47:59 GMT /teaching-learning/early-childhood-inclusion-supported-by-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 /teaching-learning/inclusive-preschools-focus-of-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 States and early-education providers should adopt policies making it easier for preschoolers with disabilities to enroll in inclusive classrooms, says guidance from two federal departments. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:04:00 GMT /teaching-learning/inclusive-preschools-focus-of-new-federal-guidance/2015/09 /teaching-learning/homeless-kids-get-taste-of-normal-at-massachusetts-preschool-just-for-them/2015/08 Playing, learning, trips to the park and twice a month field trips make up a typical day at a program funded by grants from the Cummings Foundation and the local United Way. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:36:00 GMT /teaching-learning/homeless-kids-get-taste-of-normal-at-massachusetts-preschool-just-for-them/2015/08 /teaching-learning/working-brain-science-into-parents-daily-routine/2015/07 A Bezos Family Foundation initiative seeks to make early learning part of everyday life for parents. The idea is not a new one, but the approach might be. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:03:52 GMT /teaching-learning/working-brain-science-into-parents-daily-routine/2015/07 /teaching-learning/social-competence-in-kindergartners-linked-to-adult-success/2015/07 Children who share, resolve their own problems and show other markers of "social competence" are more likely to have positive life outcomes, according to new research. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:10:00 GMT /teaching-learning/social-competence-in-kindergartners-linked-to-adult-success/2015/07 /teaching-learning/preschoolers-with-autism-can-be-caught-early-by-child-care-providers-study-finds/2015/06 A study found that child-care workers could successfully use simple screening tools to flag students at risk of autism spectrum disorder, hopefully leading to earlier intervention and support. Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:28:00 GMT /teaching-learning/preschoolers-with-autism-can-be-caught-early-by-child-care-providers-study-finds/2015/06 /teaching-learning/autism-screens-by-preschool-teachers-an-option-for-early-detection-study-finds/2015/06 Child-care workers were able to flag for evaluation several children who had not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder before, according to a new research report. Wed, 03 Jun 2015 16:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/autism-screens-by-preschool-teachers-an-option-for-early-detection-study-finds/2015/06 /teaching-learning/input-sought-on-policy-statement-to-promote-inclusive-preschools/2015/05 Young children with disabilities need everyday interactions with typically-developing peers, according to a draft statement from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services Tue, 19 May 2015 19:37:32 GMT /teaching-learning/input-sought-on-policy-statement-to-promote-inclusive-preschools/2015/05 /teaching-learning/comments-sought-on-effort-to-promote-inclusive-early-childhood-programs/2015/05 Young children with disabilities are often placed in segregated settings, as opposed to the least-restrictive environment that can meet their needs, says a draft policy statement from two federal agencies. Tue, 19 May 2015 19:13:00 GMT /teaching-learning/comments-sought-on-effort-to-promote-inclusive-early-childhood-programs/2015/05 /teaching-learning/young-children-may-lose-autism-label-but-learning-challenges-continue/2015/04 A study of about 600 children who were diagnosed with autism as toddlers found about 7 percent no longer had symptoms 4 years later, but often had other disabilities. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:20:40 GMT /teaching-learning/young-children-may-lose-autism-label-but-learning-challenges-continue/2015/04