New Publication on Inclusive Early Childhood Education
How can early childhood professionals and families provide quality, inclusive early childhood education for young children with and without disabilities? That’s the question addressed in Impact: Feature Issue on Early Childhood Education and Children with Disabilities, published by the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota. In this new publication, researchers and practitioners discuss strategies for identifying and providing quality, inclusive programs; staff from inclusive early childhood programs around the country describe their approaches; and parents reflect on their experiences with early childhood education and inclusion for their children. The Issue Editors for this edition are Marty Smith, Special Education Program Improvement Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education, and Ann Bailey, Associate Director for North Central Regional Resource Center, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota. To receive a free print copy, call the Institute’s Publications Office at 612-624-4512, or e-mail .
Posted on: Monday, December 21, 2009
NCRRC Regional Part B and Part C Meeting
The NCRRC will be holding a Part B and Part C Regional Meeting at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, IN from Tuesday, February 2, 2010 through Thursday, February 4, 2010. This meeting is for Part B and Part C staff only and the deadline for registration is Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Additional information as well as a meeting agenda are available on the following website. Please contact Meghann Schmidt at 612-624-9722 or if you have questions regarding registration or travel arrangements.
Posted on: Monday, December 21, 2009
Recent Information Requests Submitted to the NCRRC
Information Services provided reports in response to 3 Information Requests in October. The following list describes the requests, using the descriptor terms from the Matrix thesaurus as an organizing device. Attached is a list of the actual questions as well. Please contact Rebekah Rieke, Program Coordinator, at if you would like further information about any of these searches.
2010 Parts B and C Formula Grant Award Application Packages
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has recently posted information and application packages for applying for FFY 2010 grant awards under Parts B and C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Application materials will be due on Monday, May 10, 2010. This information can be accessed by clicking here.
