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| CFDA Number: | 84.181 - Special Education_Grants for Infants and Families with Disabilities |
| Program Goal: To enhance the development of infants and toddlers (0-3) 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 Part C that exhibit improved and sustained functional abilities |
Source: Part C Annual Performance Report Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2007 OSEP is currently determining a data collection methodology for this indicator. |
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| Indicator 1.2 of 2: FAMILY CAPACITY: The percentage of families participating in Part C that report that early intervention services have increased their capacity to enhance their child's development. |
Source: Part C Annual Performance Report Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2008 OSEP is currently determining a data collection methodology for this indicator. Explanation: Data for 1998 and 2001 were obtained from the IDEA National Early Intervention Longitudinal Study (NEILS). Data not collected for FY 2002-2006. |
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| 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 the age of 1 through Part C |
Source: State reported data under IDEA Section 618 and US Census data. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: October 2006 Explanation: The 2005 target was not met. In 2005, 24 states served at least 1 percent of infants in the general population under age 1 through Part C, an improvement of one state above the 2004 level of 23 states. This represents continued progress toward the target. The 1 percent threshold in this indicator is based on the prevalence rates of 5 conditions: 0.4% severe mental retardation; 0.2% hearing impairment; 0.1% visual impairment; 0.2% physical conditions (spinal bifida, CP, etc.); and 0.1% autism. |
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| 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: September 2006 Explanation: The 2005 target was not met, although there was an increase over the previous year's data. |
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| Indicator 2.3 of 3: SERVICE SETTINGS: The percentage of children receiving early intervention services in home or in programs designed for typically developing peers |
Source: State-reported data under IDEA Section 618. Frequency: Annually. Next Data Available: September 2006 Explanation: In 2004, the percent of children with disabilities who were receiving early intervention services in home or in programs designed for typically developing peers increased to 85 percent, compared with 83 percent the prior year, exceeding the target set for this indicator. |
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