1. Technology in Early Childhood Special Education
Chapter
Twelve
Technology in Early Childhood Special Education

2. Overview What Is ECSE? Elements of ECSE Programs
Technology for Communication, Literacy, and Mathematics
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3. The Basics of ECSE Ages: birth to 5 years
Children likely to have more severe conditions
Children need intensive support
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4. Criteria for ECSE Developmental delay in one or more areas
Cognitive development
Physical development
Communication development
Social or emotional development
Adaptive development
Physical or mental condition that may result in a developmental delay
Specific criteria vary by state
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5. Elements of an ECSE Program
Inclusion
Integrated IEP and individualized family service plan (IFSP)
Natural environments
Readiness curriculum
High teacher-to-student ratio
Parent involvement and leadership
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6. Challenges in ECSE Diversity Professional development for teachers
Minorities underrepresented, except in Head Start
Professional development for teachers
Health care
Instructional techniques
Technology in particular
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7. The Controversy About Technology in ECSE
Fool’s Gold report
Is technology harmful to young children?
A balanced position
All things in moderation
Adult supervision needed as with any other instructional tool
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8. Technology for Communication
Communication boards
Specialized keyboards
Boardmaker overlays
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9. Technology for Literacy
Literacy and communication are keys to ECSE
Use technology tools that interest children
Standard literacy software
Kid Pix and other painting/drawing programs
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10. Technology for Mathematics
Traditional applications help demonstrate ideas about number
Millie’s Math House
Trudy’s Time & Place House
Manipulatives, such as building blocks, should be used with the software
Children should talk about what they see on the screen
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11. Summary Children in ECSE need intensive support
ECSE programs have a high teacher-to-student ratio and direct parent involvement
Technology can help build skills in areas such as communication, literacy, and mathematics
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