Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education
Dr. Joan McLaughlin
(202) 219-1309
Joan.McLaughlin@ed.gov
Through its research program on Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education (Early Intervention), the Institute supports research that contributes to the improvement of developmental outcomes and school readiness of infants, toddlers, and young children (from birth through age 5) with disabilities or at risk for disabilities. The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies (e.g., assessment tools, curricula, programs, services, interventions) that have been documented to be effective for improving developmental outcomes or school readiness of infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities or at risk for disabilities.