Parents' Part C Experiences in Rural Areas: Alignment With Recommended Practices
Kalli B Decker1, Jacie Meldrum1, J Mitchell Vaterlaus1
1Montana State University, Bozeman, USA.
Journal of Early Intervention
|July 30, 2021
Summary
Families in rural Montana reported mixed alignment of early intervention Part C services with recommended practices. Some services met standards, while others faced challenges, impacting collaboration and family capacity building.
Area of Science:
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Family Support Services
Background:
- The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) established recommended practices for Part C services.
- Rural areas may present unique challenges to implementing these recommended practices.
- Understanding family experiences is crucial for service improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how families in a large, rural state experience Part C services.
- To assess the alignment of these services with DEC recommended practices.
- To identify factors influencing service delivery and family outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with parents (N = 30) of children receiving Part C services.
- Deductive qualitative content analysis of parent reports.
- Focus on experiences in the rural context of Montana.
Main Results:
- Parents reported partial alignment of Part C services with DEC recommended practices.
- Alignment varied based on the type of service provider.
- Environmental factors, such as service settings, influenced collaboration and family capacity.
Conclusions:
- While some Part C services meet recommended practices, gaps exist in rural settings.
- Provider type and service environment significantly impact service quality and family engagement.
- Further research and targeted interventions are needed to improve Part C service alignment in rural areas.
Keywords:
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