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Danaher J. 2011. Eligibility policies and practices for young children under Part B of IDEA. [Rev. ed.]. Chapel Hill, NC: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, 21 pp. (NECTAC notes; no. 27)

Annotation: This document reflects the requirements and options to states under the Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997 (P.L. 105-17). The relevant portion of the IDEA statute is included in the paper as are relevant sections from the current and the proposed federal regulations. Finally, analyses are presented of data gathered by the author from the states and jurisdictions regarding their eligibility criteria and classifications.

Keywords: Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Education, Eligibility, Federal legislation, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. 2003. Reaching the children: The relationship between Title V and Part C. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 16 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief (1) examines partnerships in 20 states between Title V of the Social Security Act and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that address the health needs of children with disabilities, (2) outlines models of and barriers to collaboration, and (3) provides recommendations to Congress and the federal government to support this collaboration. The brief provides background, describes the survey methods used, discusses best practices, and offers recommendations to state Title V and Part C programs and for the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Department of Education, and Congress. Topics include an overview of the Title V and Part C programs, a description of program eligibility criteria, identification of eligible children, the importance of collaboration between the programs, care and service coordination, the medical home, provider availability, training and recruitment, family involvement, quality assurance, program funding, and financing. The brief includes one appendix: Action Plan for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Their Families: From the President's New Freedom Initiative.

Keywords: Barriers, Case studies, Children with special health care needs, Collaboration, Early intervention, Eligibility, Federal programs, Individualized education programs, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C, Service coordination, Social Security Act, Title V, State programs, State programs

Ad Hoc 619 Work Group. 1995. Assisting our nation's preschool children with disabilities and their families. Chapel Hill, NC: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, 23 pp.

Arcia E, Serling J, Gallagher J. 1992. Review of state policies to empower families and reach populations typically underserved. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Institute for Child and Family Policy, 14 pp.

Annotation: This study evaluated states' policies and programs aimed at reaching populations typically underserved, and for empowering families by providing them maximum choice and flexibility for their early intervention services. Early intervention services are covered by Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Keywords: Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Early intervention, Family centered, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part H, Special health care needs, Utilization review, community based care

Berman C, Melner J. 1992. Communicating with primary referral sources: A synthesis report. Chapel Hill, NC: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System, 45 pp.

Annotation: This report assists Part H state officials in identifying appropriate approaches and resources as procedures are developed to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and its amendments relating to child find and public awareness procedures. It consolidates information and ideas about communication with primary referral sources that may serve to inform state planning. The report provides information on the survey and includes four attachments: A is a list of the questions included in the request for resources survey; B is an annotated list of respondents; C is a list of selected additional resources; and D is a bibliography.

Keywords: Bibliographies, Children with special health care needs, Early intervention, Federal legislation, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part H, State programs, Surveys
   

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