Economic Opportunity Act and Head Start

The Law that I focused on was the Economic Opportunity Act of 1972. The Economic Opportunity Act was originally signed in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson and Michael Herbert. Through this Act Project Head Start was developed to provide early eduction to children in poverty. In 1972, Public Law 92-424 Economic Opportunity Act Amendment established a preschool mandate that required that not less than 10% of the total number of Head Start placements be reserved for children with disabilities. Having children with disabilities included in classrooms with typical children has become a major activity of Head Start. With this amendment to the law Head Start became the "first national mainstreaming program."

Intervention Simulations

The simulations I feel gave me a better understanding of the different disabilities that children have to live with. I think by doing the simulations it gives me an inside view and idea of what they have to go through in their everyday life. I have a fear of losing my eyesight and hearing. I love to dance and teach dance so not being able to see or hear would completely change the things I do. However, by experiencing the way that my vision could be hindered it allowed me to gain insight. I look forward to working with children with all different disabilities and hopefully being able to help them reach goals.

Introduction:

My name is Jodi Driver. I am a senior at ECU and can't wait to graduate in May. I am a double major in Child Life and FCS/Early Intervention. I am from a small community in NC and enjoy spending time with my family, boyfriend and friends. I work at a child development center and teach dance. I love working with children and have a passion for making a difference in their lives. I work at a child development center and teach dance.