Position Statement on Child Maltreatment

2016
The position statement from the Division for Early Childhood outlines the expected role of special education professionals who directly support and care for children with disabilities who have been maltreated or are at risk due to factors within their environment. It also provides action recommendations and guidelines for working with families.
https://www.decdocs.org/position-statement-child-maltreatme
One page summary

Resource Type: 

  • Handouts/Tipsheets
  • Print

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Teaming and Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Policy
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  • Inclusion

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children with Disabilities
  • Children and Families who have Experienced Maltreatment and Trauma

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Children with Exceptionalities
  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition