Early Intervention Services
- Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC):
http://www.indiana.edu/~eric_rec/
A federally funded information system that provides information on support components, a variety of services and products of education-related issues. - National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS):
http://www.nectas.unc.edu
A coalition that provides responsive technical assistance to the programs supported under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for infants and toddlers with disabilities (Part H of IDEA) and for preschoolers with disabilities (Section 619-Part B of IDEA) in all states and participating jurisdictions, and to the projects funded by Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the Early Education Program for Children with Disabilities (EEPCD). - The National Information Center for Children and Youths with Disabilities (NICHCY):
http://www.nichcy.org
A national information and referral service that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals with a special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22). - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP):
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/
OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states' and local districts. - PACER Center:
http://www.pacer.org
A nonprofit organization that provide workshops, individual assistance and disseminates materials to help parents become informed and effective representatives for their children with disabilities in early childhood, school-age and vocational settings. - The National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (NEILS):
http://www.sri.com/neils
Is a study of infants, toddlers, and their families receiving early intervention services. - Zero to Three:
http://www.zerotothree.org
Promotes the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. They are dedicated to advancing current knowledge; promoting beneficial policies and practices; communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences; and providing training, technical assistance and leadership development.