The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that ensures access to special education and related services for eligible children with disabilities. Infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with disabilities, developmental delays, or who are at risk of a developmental delay due to a medical condition receive Early Intervention under IDEA Part C. Children and youth ages 3 through 21 receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.
The chart below shows the number of children receiving special education and early intervention (IDEA Part B and C) services accessed over time for children under 9.
Data Source
Vermont Agency of Education. Unpublished Data.
Children’s Integrated Services. IDEA Part C Early Intervention Reports.
Related Indicators
Children Receiving Special Education and Early Intervention (by Age) – The indicator chart shows the number of children receiving special education and early intervention for the most recent year by age.
Related Indicators
Children with a Behavioral, Emotional, or Mental Health Condition – The indicator chart shows the percentage of children ages 3 to 8 with a diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety, depression and/ or a behavioral or conduct condition for Vermont and the U.S.