Early Childhood & Education

HDI expertise provides information to families, early childhood providers, and education systems across an array of issues. From expectant parents to lifelong learners, HDI projects support quality transitions. HDI provides information and training to families, early childhood providers, educators, and related professionals. For more information, contact: Mary Howard.

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Jaz Brown, LEND trainee, attends AUCD

Jaz Brown has a background in activism rather than academia, and that gives them a unique perspective in Kentucky’s LEND …

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Child Care Aware Recognized for Outstanding Leadership

Child Care Aware Kentucky has done amazing work in the state – and people are taking notice. Kentucky’s Child Care …

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Erica Ranade, LEND Trainee and Author

Erica Ranade always felt like something was missing from the field of Behavior Analysis, but her background in psychology is …

Summer Leadership Experience 2024

Summer Leadership Experience 2024

Multiple speakers, a banquet dinner, even a magic show – campers at HDI’s Summer Leadership Experience Camp were busy – …

Dr. Gooden's work to Continue

Dr. Gooden’s work to Continue

Caroline Gooden may have retired, but that doesn’t mean her work is finished. She will continue to coordinate a grant …

Ross makes her stage debut

Ross makes her stage debut

It’s never too late to discover a passion, as Suzanne Ross can attest. At 62, she’s trying something new and …

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In Kentucky, there are increasingly more higher education options for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). This brief is intended to …

CTPs are higher education programs for individuals with ID that lead to a meaningful credential …

Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs (CTPs) were created by the Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA, 2008). These programs support students …

Important resources to help students achieve their goals of employment and post secondary education, as outlined by the Kentucky Department …

View web-based resources for early care and education faculty and professional development providers focused on children birth – 5 with …

Presenters: Jon Akers, MA; Sycarah Fisher, PhD and Zach Goble, EdS …

Latest Projects

The Positive Family Networks and Supports Initiative is an AUCD/CDC Community of Practice on Parenting, Behavioral Concerns & Strategy. This …

CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities …

The IDEA Data Center (IDC) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to …

The TAALC project provides professional development training and technical assistance for school teachers and speech language pathologists teams serving students …

Through ongoing and regular in-person meetings with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Directors for the Division of IDEA Implementation …

We provide honest, compassionate, medically-reviewed, and informative support for those preparing for the birth of a baby with Down syndrome …

As the nation’s clearinghouse & comprehensive training center for sharing accurate, balanced, and up-to-date information about genetic conditions, Lettercase leads …

The State Personnel Development Grants Program, authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), provides funds to assist states …

Kentucky Post School Outcomes Center (KYPSO) collects data on the transitional experiences of students with disabilities one year after they …