High Risk Children in Schools offers a way for psychologists and educators to see and talk about the growing population of "at-risk" children--those likely to fail at formal schooling--while helping to redefine the relationship between schools and families. Using systems theory and developmental psychology, the authors present a new framework for the study and education of children who are at-risk. This framework--the Contextual Systems Model--creates a dialogue between the child and schooling through which meaning, goals, and experiences are...
High Risk Children in Schools offers a way for psychologists and educators to see and talk about the growin...
A smooth transition to kindergarten is an essential part of a child's early academic experience and now there's a how-to handbook with field-tested methods to help schools and programs make it happen. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten teachers, administrators, and family support specialists, this practical guide is built around a model that has been adopted in many diverse schools and communities. Step by step, the book helps professionals and caregivers
Develop a solid transition plan. Readers will learn how to form a collaborative team; foster strong social connections among...
A smooth transition to kindergarten is an essential part of a child's early academic experience and now there's a how-to handbook with field-tested me...
The follow-up to Pianta & Cox's groundbreaking "The Transition to Kindergarten," this book updates readers on what's happened in early childhood education in the past seven years; clarifies influential changes in demographics, policies, and practices; and describes promising early education programs and policies.
More than 30 highly respected experts give readers the latest information on the most important topics surrounding early childhood education and kindergarten transition. Armed with this knowledge, administrators, program directors, and researchers will
make the most of...
The follow-up to Pianta & Cox's groundbreaking "The Transition to Kindergarten," this book updates readers on what's happened in early childhood ed...
National Center for Research on Early Ch Robert C. Pianta Carollee Howes
High-quality pre-K that really improves children's outcomes that's the goal early childhood professionals will work toward with this groundbreaking text, the first volume in the NEW National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE) series. Combining the most current knowledge of top researchers, policy makers, and federal and state officials, this book examines where pre-K is today and inspires decision-makers with concrete examples of successful programs.
With this in-depth examination of the latest research and practice, readers will be better prepared to
make...
High-quality pre-K that really improves children's outcomes that's the goal early childhood professionals will work toward with this groundbreaking te...
Improving teacher quality in early education is a major part of ensuring young children's school readiness and closing the achievement gap. This is the book decision-makers and administrators need to begin developing coordinated, effective teacher quality systems ones that not only get teachers ready for the classroom, but also promote continuous learning of new skills and strategies.
Edited by renowned ECE experts Carollee Howes and Robert Pianta, this book is the first effort to integrate at a state level three critical components of teacher quality: Early Childhood Education...
Improving teacher quality in early education is a major part of ensuring young children's school readiness and closing the achievement gap. This is...
The school readiness of young dual language learners depends on high-quality preschool programs that meet their needs-- but how should schools promote and measure the progress of children learning two languages? Find out what the research says in this authoritative resource, which investigates the experiences of dual language learners in preschool classrooms and the policy implications of these critical findings.
The most comprehensive, up-to-date research volume on this topic, this book is a must for policy makers and administrators serving the growing number of dual language...
The school readiness of young dual language learners depends on high-quality preschool programs that meet their needs-- but how should schools prom...
Robert C. Pianta W. Steven Barnett Laura M. Justice
Comprehensive and authoritative, this forward-thinking book reviews the breadth of current knowledge about early education and identifies important priorities for practice and policy. Robert C. Pianta and his associates bring together foremost experts to examine what works in promoting all children's school readiness and social-emotional development in preschool and the primary grades. Exemplary programs, instructional practices, and professional development initiatives--and the systems needed to put them into place--are described. The volume presents cutting-edge findings on the family...
Comprehensive and authoritative, this forward-thinking book reviews the breadth of current knowledge about early education and identifies important...
Professional development practices that really improve child outcomes that's what every early childhood education program needs. With this authoritative research volume, administrators and policy makers will discover the latest findings on best professional development practices and learn how to scale up successful efforts across an entire district or state.
Based on the annual leadership symposium of the National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE), this book is a must for anyone engaged in high-level efforts to ensure teacher quality. Through clear explanations of...
Professional development practices that really improve child outcomes that's what every early childhood education program needs. With this authoritati...
Robert C. Pianta W. Steven Barnett Laura M. Justice
Comprehensive and authoritative, this forward-thinking book reviews the breadth of current knowledge about early education and identifies important priorities for practice and policy. Robert C. Pianta and his associates bring together foremost experts to examine what works in promoting all children's school readiness and social-emotional development in preschool and the primary grades. Exemplary programs, instructional practices, and professional development initiatives--and the systems needed to put them into place--are described. The volume presents cutting-edge findings on the family...
Comprehensive and authoritative, this forward-thinking book reviews the breadth of current knowledge about early education and identifies important...