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Vast numbers of infants and young children around the world are at-risk for developmental delays due to factors such as poverty, malnutrition, disease, trauma, and prematurity/low birthweight. This Web page provides links to a variety of resources related to the international landscape of early intervention services for these vulnerable children and their families. Web sites
International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI)The primary purpose of the ISEI is to provide a framework and forum for professionals from around the world to communicate about advances in the field of early intervention. The membership of ISEI is composed of basic and clinical researchers representing a diverse array of biomedical and behavioral disciplines relevant to the field of early intervention, as well as clinicians and policy-makers in leadership positions. As such, linkages between basic science and applied research, interdisciplinary collaborations, and connections between research and practice are emphasized. ISEI has sponsored a book series on international issues in early intervention:
World Bank: Children and Early InterventionThis Web page provides World Bank resources and other external resources related to children and early intervention. Some examples include:
European Agency for Development in Special Needs EducationThis independent and self-governing organization was established by member countries to act as their platform for collaboration in the field of special needs education. It is maintained by the Ministries of Education within the member countries: Austria, Belgium (Flemish and French speaking communities), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
World Health Organization (WHO) Web page on DisabilitiesThis site provides links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programs and offices working on this topic. Some other highlights on the WHO Web site include:
Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES)This division of the Council for Exceptional Children promotes international communication, cooperation, and progress in education and services for children and youth who have disabilities and/or are gifted and talented -- across all age groups, from infancy through adulthood. DISES refers to these children and youth as individuals with exceptional education needs.UNICEF & Disabled Children and YouthsThis article contains international statistics on the prevalence of children with disabilities worldwide. See also:
UNESCO's Web site on Early Childhood EducationThe mission of UNESCO’s early childhood programme is to support early childhood policy development with the aim to build a solid foundation for a child’s lifelong learning. UNESCO actively works with Member States in their efforts to develop and strengthen their national capacity to meet the first goal of the 2000 Dakar Framework for Action, which aims to expand and improve comprehensive early childhood care and education for all children. Of special interest see:
OECD Web site on Early Childhood Education and CareThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reviewed national early childhood policy, organizaton and programs in the following twenty countries between 1998 and 2004: Australia, Austria, Belgium (two communities), Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. This Web site provides information about the reviews and the resulting reports and recommendations. Of special interest are:
JournalsInternational Journal of Disability, Development and Education(Tables of Contents and Abstracts only)Founded in 1954, this is a multi-disciplinary peer-reviewed journal with an international focus. It provides a single source of information on the education and development of persons with disabilities. IJDDE aims to publish the very best research and review articles concerned with all aspects of education, human development, special education and rehabilitation. An email table-of-contents alert service is available free of charge. International Journal of Early Years Education(Tables of Contents and Abstracts only)International Journal of Early Years Education is a forum for researchers and practitioners to debate the theories, research, policy and practice which sustain effective early years education world-wide. It offers a comparative perspective on research and major new initiatives in the care and education of young children. Since its inception the journal has carried reports and research articles which evaluate and highlight innovative practice throughout the international community. An email table-of-contents alert service is available free of charge. Links on this site are verified monthly. This page content was last updated on 01/31/2008 CF.
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