Do Variables Associated with Quality Child Care Programs Predict the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities?

Authors

Eva L. Essa, University of Nevada
Patrick R. Bennett, Indiana State University
Melissa M. Burnham, University of Nevada
Sally S. Martin, University of Nevada
Ann Bingham, University of Nevada
Keith Allred, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2008

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0271121408324447

Abstract

Little research has been carried out on the inclusion of children with special needs in child care. The purpose of this study was to determine what variables predict the inclusion of children with disabilities in centers and home care. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of several indicators of quality child care and inclusion. For directors, teachers, and home care providers, the strongest predictor was having taken a course on working with children with disabilities. Larger centers and groups were more likely to include children with special needs. The somewhat surprising results and implications are discussed.

Comments

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, Volume 28, Issue 3, 171-180. DOI: 10.1177/0271121408324447

Publication Information

Essa, Eva L.; Bennett, Patrick R.; Burnham, Melissa M.; Martin, Sally S.; Bingham, Ann; and Allred, Keith. (2008). "Do Variables Associated with Quality Child Care Programs Predict the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities?". Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 28(3), 171-180.