Understanding the Cost of Early Intervention Services in Illinois
Cost modeling can be a critical tool in a state’s toolkit to improve access to services and set more children on a path to thrive.
Early Childhood Education
Federal Cuts Threaten Babies and Preschoolers with Disabilities from All Angles
The Trump administration summarily fired civil servants upholding hard-won civil rights for children with disabilities.
Families with Disabilities Face Multiple Challenges Accessing Child Care
Access to affordable, high-quality early care and learning is especially low for families of children with disabilities.
Funding Early Childhood Special Education: What Does It Take?
Virginia’s Universities Work Together to Strengthen the Early Interventionist Pipeline
To address the need for a stronger pipeline of early interventionists, Virginia universities formed a unique consortium.
Wyoming Considers Revamping Funding Formula for Young Children with Disabilities
Wyoming is poised to fundamentally revamp its approach to early childhood special education funding.
Why aren’t we serving enough infants in early intervention?
Too many babies miss out on important early intervention services that could radically improve their long-term development.
Project 2025 Would End Head Start and Hurt Children with Disabilities
Eliminating Head Start would drastically reduce the number of children identified and given supports.
New Survey Highlights Need for More Funding and Diversity in EI/ECSE Workforce
The report summarizes the findings from the survey of more than 4,000 members of the EI/ECSE workforce.
Family-Centered Practices in EI/ECSE Are Important but Uneven
A recent study found that many parents do not experience family-centered best practices in EI/ECSE.