The Legislative History in Early Intervention Focusing on the Importance of Family-Centeredness in the U.S.

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

A review of the legislation history of early childhood special education in the U.S. was carried out in this article as well as a close examination on its provisions regarding children's and families' educational supports and services. Early intervention was established in the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) of 1986 in response to the need for a program for children with disabilities that fosters their learning within the context of families. The central principle of the program was to provide services and resources that help both children and families build necessary competences in their lives. This principal of family-centered services in early intervention, which has been reported to enhance the overall quality of supports for both children and families, has been carried forward within current federal legislation, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Based on the results, the paper suggests that current lawmakers in Korea should be aware that the outcome of educational supports may be impacted by other overlooked factors, such as understanding who service beneficiaries are. That is, we should keep in mind that both children and families are actual service beneficiaries, thus provisioning family-centered practice may increase the overall outcome of service provisions.

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