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 a compelling argument for supporting high-quality pre-K,
articulating how it boosts children's school readiness and academic
performance
- address the complex challenges of expanding pre-K at the
national and state level
- understand the pros and cons of different types of pre-K
programs: universal vs. targeted, whole day vs. part day,
centralized vs. local, one curriculum vs. many
- make informed decisions about the most important issues in
program development
- To find out what's already working in
pre-K program development, readers will get an inside look at five
successful state-level programs in New York, Maryland, Louisiana,
Georgia, and North Carolina. Through detailed analyses of each
program's characteristics, these extended case examples give
decision-makers a template for effective, child-centered early
education.
An essential resource for policy makers, researchers, and
teacher educators, this important volume will help early childhood
professionals make progress toward their ultimate goal: pre-K that
responds to children's changing needs, helps close the achievement
gap, and ensures school readiness.
Critical insights on key issues in pre-K program
development:
- program funding
- adherence to early learning standards
- assessment of both children and program quality
- teacher preparation
- class size
- curriculum selection
- technical assistance and other infrastructure needs
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