Initial Evaluation Practices: A Survey of Early Childhood Personnel

IF 2 4区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education Pub Date : 2021-04-14 DOI:10.1177/02711214211005856

E. Steed, Rachel Stein

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Abstract

We surveyed early childhood personnel in the U.S. state of Colorado to explore reported practices during the initial evaluation of young children for early intervention or preschool special education. One hundred early childhood personnel participated. Overall, reported evaluation practices and processes matched recommended practices and met legal guidelines, including gathering information from a variety of sources and the use of a family-guided and team-based approach. Reported challenges included not having enough time to collect information, struggles to arrange the evaluation, difficulties determining eligibility, and systems issues regarding working conditions, training, and collaboration across agencies. Translation and interpretation were the most commonly utilized culturally responsive practices; challenges working with translators and interpreters were noted along with the need to improve other culturally and linguistically responsive practices. Implications for practice are discussed, including ways to improve the initial evaluation process for all families to assure early identification and timely access to services.

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初步评估实践：对幼儿工作人员的调查

我们调查了美国科罗拉多州的幼儿工作人员，以探索在对幼儿进行早期干预或学前特殊教育的初步评估期间报告的做法。100名幼儿工作人员参加了会议。总体而言，报告的评估做法和过程符合建议做法，符合法律准则，包括从各种来源收集信息，以及使用家庭指导和团队指导的方法。报告的挑战包括没有足够的时间收集信息，难以安排评估，难以确定资格，以及与工作条件、培训和跨机构合作有关的系统问题。翻译和口译是最常用的文化回应做法；有人指出，与笔译员和口译员合作面临挑战，同时需要改进其他文化和语言上有反应的做法。讨论了对实践的影响，包括如何改进所有家庭的初步评估过程，以确保尽早识别和及时获得服务。

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Topics in Early Childhood Special Education EDUCATION, SPECIAL-

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4.60

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4.80%

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期刊介绍： Topics in Early Childhood Special Education (TECSE) communicates information about early intervention, which is defined broadly and includes services provided to (a) infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are at risk for or display developmental delays and disabilities and (b) the families of such youngsters. TECSE includes articles on personnel preparation, policy issues, and operation of intervention programs. The intent is to publish information that will improve the lives of young children and their families. Manuscripts from (a) diverse theoretical perspectives, (b) all disciplines related to early intervention, and (c) all authors with information of value to the early intervention community are welcome. There are two topical issues—which address an identified problem, trend, or subject of concern and importance to early intervention—and two non-topical issues.