-Offers a straightforward, detailed guide to how to ensure success of cross-border research projects and interventions, based on decades of experiences in many cultures, as well as meticulous research and documentation. -Accessibly written and illustrated with real examples and case studies of projects, and covers key topics including project management, cultural considerations, handling crises and threats, and successful implementation and dissemination. -Ideal for researchers and project managers - from large, global organisations to small NGOs, as well as university students and academics.

-Offers a straightforward, detailed guide to how to ensure success of cross-border research projects and interventions, based on decades of experiences in many cultures, as well as meticulous research and documentation. -Accessibly written and illustrated with real examples and case studies of projects, and covers key topics including project management, cultural considerations, handling crises and threats, and successful implementation and dissemination. -Ideal for researchers and project managers - from large, global organisations to small NGOs, as well as university students and academics.

This eye-opening set looks at young children with special needs, their families, and the laws, policies, programs, and services designed to help them. The three-volume Early Childhood Intervention: Shaping the Future for Children with Special Needs and Their Families is a unique, comprehensive, and much-needed examination of a critically important issue. In its pages, a diverse array of experts discuss key aspects of policies, laws, rights, programs, and services available to children today. Examinations range from historical roots to present-day considerations, such as culturally and linguistically diverse children, use of technology, and contemporary testing and teaching methods. Throughout, the most current and best available research is combined with professional and clinical experience, wisdom, values, and family perspectives. The work explores issues affecting both children with psychological disorders and those with physical challenges, such as children who are blind or hearing impaired. Coverage includes all aspects of life-skills, medicine, health sciences, education, and child welfare. Although it is focused on programs in the United States, this comprehensive set offers additional insights by including comparisons of U.S. programs and services with their international counterparts. Chapters from over 50 best-in-the-field contributors from disciplines including law, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, and education Matrices, graphs, and diagrams Extensive reference lists with every chapter

'This volume is exemplary in synthesizing research and condensing pertinent data on early childhood services both for practitioners and policymakers' - Charles Bruner, Director, Child and Family Policy Center 'Any school district struggling with low test scores, high mobility, and/or high poverty should consider the benefits of early intervention-and read this book' - Mathieu Aubuchon, Preschool Coordinator The Early Childhood Center at Gregory Hill, Westminster, CO Early education and intervention services for young children have a direct and positive impact on later school performance and quality of life. But which programs and services should be operated and funded? To answer that question, this book highlights the principles that characterize effective practices and programs for children ages 3-8. Written specifically for busy administrators, Evidence-Based Practices and Programs for Early Childhood Care and Education synthesizes what works, what doesn't, and what we still need to know based on the reviews of scientific literature by an expert panel of contributors. Key topics include: * Definition and assessment of readiness of children and schools * Early intervention for children in poverty, English language learners, and students with special needs * Publicly funded, home-based, school-age, and out-of-schooltime programs * The future of personnel preparation and professional development The result is a highly readable presentation of the evidence needed to make informed practice, program, and policy decisions in early care and education.

'This volume is exemplary in synthesizing research and condensing pertinent data on early childhood services both for practitioners and policymakers' - Charles Bruner, Director, Child and Family Policy Center 'Any school district struggling with low test scores, high mobility, and/or high poverty should consider the benefits of early intervention-and read this book' - Mathieu Aubuchon, Preschool Coordinator The Early Childhood Center at Gregory Hill, Westminster, CO Early education and intervention services for young children have a direct and positive impact on later school performance and quality of life. But which programs and services should be operated and funded? To answer that question, this book highlights the principles that characterize effective practices and programs for children ages 3-8. Written specifically for busy administrators, Evidence-Based Practices and Programs for Early Childhood Care and Education synthesizes what works, what doesn't, and what we still need to know based on the reviews of scientific literature by an expert panel of contributors. Key topics include: * Definition and assessment of readiness of children and schools * Early intervention for children in poverty, English language learners, and students with special needs * Publicly funded, home-based, school-age, and out-of-schooltime programs * The future of personnel preparation and professional development The result is a highly readable presentation of the evidence needed to make informed practice, program, and policy decisions in early care and education.