Physical and emotional support, particularly of a child by a parent or other adult.

The bond that forms between a child and his or her parents or primary caregiver and provides the child with a feeling of safety.

A relationship between families and professionals working together toward the best outcome for a student in a spirit of trust and mutual respect.

A child-care professional’s interview of parents or primary caregivers to assess a child’s mastery and development needs regarding daily routines.

Service providers whose approach includes collaboration with the families of children they serve. The service provider responds to the family’s concerns and priorities.

Written surveys that parents or other caregivers of young children are asked to complete to give needed information to child-care providers.

Information on a student provided by someone in the student’s family.

Means, at a minimum, any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. The current definition

Can be defined as aggressive, calculated actions perpetrated by a group or an individual repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend themselves. Bullying may be physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual in nature. Physical bullying includes punching, pushing, hair pulling, beating, biting, choking, kicking, and damaging the

An IFSP is a document that outlines a plan for young children who need early intervention services. It is customized for each child, as well as including a plan for the family. For instance, when children are receiving early intervention services, the family may also need the training to support