CFDA Number: | 84.181 - Special Education Grants for Infants and Families with Disabilities |
Program Goal: To enhance the development of infants and toddlers (birth to three) with disabilities and support families in meeting the special needs of their child. |
Objective 1 of 2: The functional development of infants and toddlers will be enhanced by early intervention services. |
Indicator 1.1 of 2: FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES: The percentage of infants and toddlers with disabilities participating in the Part C program who demonstrate positive social-emotional skills (including social relationships); acquire and use knowledge and skills (including early language/communication); and demonstrate appropriate behaviors to meet their needs. |
Source: Part C Annual Performance Report Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: February 2008 OSEP is currently determining a data collection methodology for this measure. Explanation: Program entry and exit data for infants and toddlers included in this measure will be collected. The FY 2007 target is to establish a baseline. |
Indicator 1.2 of 2: FAMILY CAPACITY: The percentage of families participating in Part C that report that early intervention services have helped them (1) know their rights; (2) effectively communicate their children's needs; and (3) help their children develop and learn. |
Source: Part C Annual Performance Report Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: February 2007 OSEP is currently determining a data collection methodology for this indicator. Explanation: FY 1998 data established the baseline. Data for 1998 and 2001 were obtained from the IDEA National Early Intervention Study (NEILS). No data will be collected FY 2002-2006. The FY 2007 target is to establish a new baseline using state reported data. |
Objective 2 of 2: All infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families will receive early intervention services in natural environments that meet their individual needs. |
Indicator 2.1 of 3: Infants served: The number of states that serve at least 1 percent of infants in the general population under age one through Part C. |
Source: State-reported data under IDEA Section 618 and U.S. census data. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: August 2006 Explanation: The 1 percent threshold in this indicator is based on the prevalence rates of 5 conditions: 0.4 percent, severe mental retardation; 0.2 percent, hearing impairment; 0.1 percent, visual impairment; 0.2 percent, physical conditions (spina bifida, cerebral palsy, etc.); and 0.1 percent, autism. |
Indicator 2.2 of 3: Infants and toddlers served: The number of states that serve at least 2 percent of infants and toddlers in the general population, birth through age 2, through Part C. |
Source: State-reported data under IDEA Section 618 and U.S. census data. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: August 2006 Data Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED. Explanation: FY 2002 data were used to establish a baseline. |
Indicator 2.3 of 3: Service settings: The percentage of children receiving early intervention services in home or in programs designed for typically developing children. |
Source: State-reported data under IDEA Section 618. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: August 2006 Data Validated By: On-Site Monitoring By ED. Explanation: This is a long-term measure. |