Standard 2: Resources

Several different types of resources are included in this section of the module to support the development of knowledge and practices in partnering with families.

Learning Modules

The modules related to the Standard can be used in their entirety or by selecting sections or content that support the objectives of an IHE course or PD content. The evidence-based practices for adult learners will vary based on the module selected.

Glossary

Key terms used in Standards and Components. The references and resources in addition to being the source(s) for that definition may also provide additional background information specific to the use of that term in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education.

Culturally and linguistically responsive and affirming
Approaches that empower individuals intellectually, socially, emotionally, and politically by using cultural and historical referents to convey knowledge, to impart skills, and to change attitudes.
Such approaches involve consciously creating social interactions to help individuals meet the criteria of academic success, cultural competence, and critical consciousness and include creating individual-centered learning environments that affirm cultural identities; foster positive learning outcomes; develop children’s abilities to connect across lines of difference; elevate historically marginalized voices; empower children as agents of social change; and contribute to individual child engagement, learning, growth, and achievement through the cultivation of critical thinking. These approaches challenge norms (e.g., expectations regarding language, behavior, social interactions) to be responsive to marginalized children and families and work towards greater equity.
References
DEC Recommended Practices (RPs)
A set of practices based on the best-available empirical evidence as well as the wisdom and experience of the field and that were developed to guide EI/ECSE professionals and families about the most effective ways to improve the learning outcomes and promote the development of young children, birth through five years of age, who have or are at-risk for developmental delays or disabilities in eight topic areas, including: leadership, assessment, environment, family, instruction, interaction, teaming and collaboration, and transition.
References
Family
A child’s consistent (i.e., primary) caregiver(s) who have responsibility for the child’s well-being and development and who are partners in the child’s education and intervention. This may include a variety of individuals, including, but not limited to, the child’s biological, adoptive, or foster parent(s), legal guardians, siblings, grandparents, other relatives, and others within the child’s primary support network.
References
  • Mapp, K., & Kuttner, P. J. (2013). Partners in education: A dual capacity-building framework for family-school partnerships. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Lab.
  • Turnbull, A. P., Turnbull, R., Erwin, E. J., Soodak, L. C., & Shogren, K. A. (2015). Families, professionals, and exceptionality: Positive outcomes through partnerships and trust. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Family capacity building practices
Participatory opportunities and experiences afforded to families to strengthen existing parenting knowledge and skills, and promote the development of new parenting abilities that enhance parenting self-efficacy beliefs and practices and are guided by families’ individual strengths and needs; priorities, goals and preferences; and cultural and linguistic characteristics.
References
Strength-based
Approaches that concentrate on the inherent strengths of children and their families. It is a philosophy and a way of viewing children and their families as resourceful, resilient and self-determined.
References
  • Green, B. L., McAllister, C. L., & Tarte, J. M. (2004). The strengths-based practices inventory: A tool for measuring strengths-based service delivery in early childhood and family support programs. Families in Society, 85(3), 326-334.

References

Supporting literature and resources which may be assigned as readings for pre-service and in-service learners and most align with the introduction of evidence-based practice for adult learners.

  • Acar, S., & Blasco, P.M. (2018). Guidelines for collaborating with interpreters in early intervention/early childhood special education. Young Exceptional Children, (21)3, 170-184.
  • Bezdek, J., Summers, J. A., & Turnbull, A. (2010). Professionals’ attitudes on partnering with families of children and youth with disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 45(3), 356-365.
  • Brotherson, M. J., Summers, J. A., Naig, L. A., Kyzar, K., Friend, A., Epley, P., . . . Turnbull, A. P. (2010). Partnership patterns: Addressing emotional needs in early intervention. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 30(1), 32-45.
  • Bruns, D.A., & LaRocco, D.J. (2019). Supporting parents’ confidence to pull up a chair at the Intervention/early childhood special education table. Young Exceptional Children, 22(1), 38-49.
  • Corr, C., Spence, C., Miller, D., Marshall, A.A., & Santos, R.M. (2018). Beyond “hoping for the best”: Home visits in impoverished urban areas. Young Exceptional Children, 21(3), 111-120.
  • Davis, J.M., & Hanline, M.F. (2018). Young children with same sex parents: Supporting families and children in early childhood programs. Young Exceptional Children, (21)3, 127-141.
  • Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. (2014). DEC recommended practices in early intervention/early childhood special education.
  • Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. (2014). DEC position statement: The role of special instruction in early intervention.
  • Dunst, C. J. (2002). Family-centered practices: Birth through high school. Journal of Special Education, 36(3), 141-149 (metanalyses).
  • Gatmaitan,M., & Brown, T. (2016). Quality individualized family service plans: Guidelines for practitioners, programs, and families. Young Exceptional Children, 19(2), 14-32.
  • Hanson, M. J., & Lynch, E. W. (2010). Working with families from diverse backgrounds. In R. A. McWilliam (Ed.), Working with families of young children with special needs (p. 167). Guilford Press.
  • Hedeen, T., Peter, M., Moses, P., & Engiles, A. (2013). Individualized Education Program (IEP)/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) facilitation: Practical insights and programmatic considerations. Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE).
  • Hsiao, Y.J., Higgins, K., & Diamond, L. (2018). Parent empowerment: Respecting their voices. Teaching Exceptional Children, 51(1), 43-53.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. (2004).
  • McLeskey, J., Barringer, M-D., Billingsley, B., Brownell, M., Jackson, D., Kennedy, M., Lewis, T., Maheady, L., Rodriquez, J., Scheeler, M. C., Winn, J., & Ziegler, D. (2017). High-leverage practices in special education. Council for Exceptional Children & CEEDAR Center.
  • Moeller, M. P., Carr, G., Seaver, L., Stredler-Brown, A., & Holzinger, D. (2013). Best practices in family-centered early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing: An international consensus statement. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 18(4), 429-445.
  • Mueller, T. G., Massafra, A., Robinson, J., & Peterson, L. (2019). Simulated individualized education program meetings: Valuable pedagogy within a preservice special educator program. Teacher Education and Special Education, 42(3), 209-226.
  • Resch, J., Mireles, G., Benz, M., Grenwelge, C., Peterson, R., & Zhang, D. (2010). Giving parents a voice: A qualitative study of the challenges experienced by parents of children with disabilities. Rehabilitation Psychology, 55(2), 139-50.
  • Schertz, H. H., Horn, K., Lee, M. Mitchell, S. (2017). Supporting parents to help toddlers with autism risk make social connections. Young Exceptional Children, 20(1), 16-29.
  • Turnbull, A., Turnbull, R., Erwin, E., Soodak, L.C., & Shogren, K.A. (2015). Families, professionals, and exceptionality: Positive outcomes through partnerships and trust. Pearson.
  • Wolfe, K., & Durán, L. K. (2013). Culturally and linguistically diverse parents’ perceptions of the IEP Process: A review of current research. Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 13(2), 4-18.
  • Workgroup on Principles and Practices in Natural Environments, OSEP TA Community of Practice: Part C Settings. (2008, February). Seven key principles: Looks like / doesn’t look like.
  • Xu, Y. (2019). Partnering with families of young children with disabilities in inclusive settings. In L. Lo & Y. Xu (Eds.), Family, school, and community partnerships for students with disabilities. Advancing inclusive and special education in the Asia-Pacific (pp. 3-15). Springer.