Supporting Families of Young Children with Disabilities: Examining the Role of Administrative Structures

Autor/inn/en	Epley, Pamela; Gotto, George S., IV; Summers, Jean Ann; Brotherson, Mary Jane; Turnbull, Ann P.; Friend, Anna
Titel	Supporting Families of Young Children with Disabilities: Examining the Role of Administrative Structures
Quelle	In: Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 30 (2010) 1, S.20-31 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0271-1214
DOI	10.1177/0271121410363400
Schlagwörter	Early Intervention; Disabilities; Young Children; Organizational Climate; Resource Allocation; Family Programs; Administrator Role; Peer Influence; Accountability; Family Needs; Leadership Responsibility; Program Effectiveness; Teamwork + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Handicap; Behinderung; Frühe Kindheit; Organisationsklima; Ressourcenallokation; Family program; Familienprogramm; Verantwortung
Abstract	This article presents findings from two early intervention agencies examining how administrative structures affect providers' ability to serve families of young children with disabilities. Based on previous research identifying three administrative structures (i.e., vision/leadership, organizational climate, and resources), this article illustrates the relationship between administrative structures, provider practices, and family supports and services. Findings include (a) the role of administrators' knowledge and vision influencing provider practices, (b) the importance of organizational climates that foster partnership and peer support for implementing and evaluating practices, (c) the effects of resource allocation decisions on family supports and services, and (d) the need for accountability to ensure effective practices and family supports and services. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10