Early Childhood & Education

HDI expertise provides information to families, early childhood providers, and education systems across an array of issues. From expectant parents to state Departments of Education, HDI efforts support quality transitions.

Projects

Child Care Aware of Kentucky

Child Care Aware of Kentucky is committed to ensuring families have access to safe, affordable, ...

https://www.kentuckypartnership.org/child-care-aware-of-kentucky

Community Work Transition Program

The Community Work Transition Program is designed to provide a positive beginning in the world ...

http://www.hdi.uky.edu//cwtp

Down Syndrome Pregnancy

We provide honest, compassionate, medically-reviewed, and informative support for those preparing for the birth of ...

http://downsyndromepregnancy.org/

IDEA Data Center

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

IDEA Part B Data, Monitoring, and Fiscal Support

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

ILSSA-KAP Kentucky Alternate Assessment Project

The Alternate Portfolio Assessment is designed to include students with significant challenges in the statewide ...

http://www.hdi.uky.edu//kap/

Kentucky Early Childhood Data System

KEDS, funded through the Kentucky Department of Education, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services ...

http://www.kedsonline.org/

Kentucky Post School Outcome Study (KyPSO)

The goal of the KyPSO is to increase the capacity of local education agencies, teachers, ...

http://www.kypso.org/

Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant

The State Personnel Development Grants Program, authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ...

http://www.hdi.uky.edu//spdg

Learn the Signs. Act Early.

CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with ...

Lettercase

As the nation's clearinghouse & comprehensive training center for sharing accurate, balanced, and up-to-date information ...

https://www.lettercase.org/

Postsecondary Initiative

The Postsecondary Initiative aims to improve options for students with disabilities in higher education. Activities ...

https://www.kentuckyworks.org/kentucky-works-family-2/post-secondary-education/

TAALC: Teaching Age Appropriate Learning through Communication

The TAALC project provides professional development training and technical assistance for school teachers and speech ...

https://msd1stop.hdiuk.org/index.php/Teaching_Age-Appropriate_Academic_Learning_via_Communication_%28TAALC%29

Products

Transition Overview Document for Kentucky Families

Important resources to help students achieve their goals of employment and post secondary education, as ...
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Research Brief – Adherence of Cell-Free DNA Noninvasive Prenatal Screens…

Fall, 2019 ...
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Online Disability Resource Guide

This resource directory was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities and family members ...
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CONNECT Modules (Training for Early Childhood Professionals)

View web-based resources for early care and education faculty and professional development providers focused on ...
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Research Brief – A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Peer Networks and Peer Support Arrangements…