May 11, 2007
In this Issue

1. Notice of Proposed Regulations: Part C Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities
   Source: Federal Register - May 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 89)
2. Child and Family Outcomes 101
   Source: Early Childhood Outcomes Center - May 9, 2007
3. New Research Synthesis from the Center for Early Literacy Learning
   Source: Center for Early Literacy Learning - Retrieved May 11, 2007
4. Training Module on Meetings of the IEP Team
   Source: NICHCY - May 9, 2007
5. Grants Notices from the Administration for Children and Families
   Source: ACF Grant Opportunities - May 8, 2007

1. Notice of Proposed Regulations: Part C Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities
   Source: Federal Register - May 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 89)

   Proposed regulations for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) were published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2007. Comments will be considered in the development of the final regulations and must be received by July 23, 2007. For more information go to http://www2.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/proprule/2007-2/050907a.html.

   Public meetings on the proposed regulations will be held as follows:

   • June 4, 2007, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Portland, Oregon
   • June 6, 2007, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
   • June 11, 2007, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Indianapolis, Indiana
   • June 14, 2007, 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Washington, DC
   See OSEP's IDEA 2004 Web site at http://idea.ed.gov/static/partCNprm
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2. Child and Family Outcomes 101
   Source: Early Childhood Outcomes Center - May 9, 2007

   The Early Childhood Outcomes Center (ECO) has a new Web page that summarizes frequently asked questions about the child and family outcomes measurement process and provides brief answers. It is available at http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~eco/faqs.cfm

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3. New Research Synthesis from the Center for Early Literacy Learning
   Source: Center for Early Literacy Learning - Retrieved May 11, 2007

   The Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL) recently published the following new practice-based research synthesis on its Web site:

   • Predictors of and Interventions Associated with Later Literacy Accomplishments - http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/cellreviews/cellreviews_v1_n3.pdf
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4. Training Module on Meetings of the IEP Team
   Source: NICHCY - May 9, 2007

   The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) has published the following new training module for the Building the Legacy Training Curriculum on IDEA 2004: Module 14, Meetings of the IEP Team. Also available are two slide shows of 25 quotes each, which touch upon universal themes such as children, families, the art of teaching, leadership, teamwork, love, and growth. These are available for download, use, and sharing at http://www.nichcy.org/training/contents.asp#IEP14

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5. Grants Notices from the Administration for Children and Families
   Source: ACF Grant Opportunities - May 8, 2007

   The Administration for Children and Families recently announced the following grant notices:

   • Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Through Nurse Home Visitation
     Due Date for Applications: July 2, 2007
     URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-CA-0038.html [Note: Link checked on 11/26/2007 - this document is no longer available online. For other ACF grant opportunities go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/ ].
   • Secondary Analysis of Head Start Data
     Due Date For Letter of Intent: 5/29/2007
     Due Date for Applications: June 26, 2007
     URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OPRE-YR-0027.html [Note: Link checked on 11/26/2007 - this document is no longer available online. For other ACF grant opportunities go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/ ].
   • Demonstration Grant Program-Mentoring Children of Prisoners-Vouchers
     Due Date for Applications: June 26, 2007
     URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-CV-0030.html [Note: Link checked on 11/26/2007 - this document is no longer available online. For other ACF grant opportunities go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/ ].
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