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*Innovative contributors synthesize knowledge from multiple
disciplines about how to measure social-emotional learning,
executive functions, and other "people skills" essential to
educational success. *Hot topic--programs to foster noncognitive
skills in schools are increasingly popular, but assessment
practices lag behind. *Explains how well-planned assessments can
improve outcomes in academics, behavior, and well-being for 4- to
17-year-olds (grades PreK-12). *Includes guidance for schoolwide
implementation and case examples of successful programs.
*Innovative contributors synthesize knowledge from multiple
disciplines about how to measure social-emotional learning,
executive functions, and other "people skills" essential to
educational success. *Hot topic--programs to foster noncognitive
skills in schools are increasingly popular, but assessment
practices lag behind. *Explains how well-planned assessments can
improve outcomes in academics, behavior, and well-being for 4- to
17-year-olds (grades PreK-12). *Includes guidance for schoolwide
implementation and case examples of successful programs.
The Leading Edge of Early Childhood Education aims to support the
effort to simultaneously scale up and improve the quality of early
childhood education by bringing together relevant insights from
emerging research to provide guidance for this critical, fledgling
field. It reflects the growing recognition that early childhood
experiences have a powerful effect on children's later academic
achievement and long-term life outcomes. Editors Nonie K. Lesaux
and Stephanie M. Jones bring together an impressive array of
scholarly contributors. Topics include: creating learning
environments that support children's cognitive and emotional
development identifying and addressing early risk factors using
data to guide educators' practice; and capitalizing on the use of
technology. Recent years have seen a surge of local, state, and
national initiatives aimed at expanding and improving early
childhood initiatives, particularly regarding access to preK
programs. The Leading Edge of Early Childhood Education promises to
be a valuable resource for those charged with enacting the next
level of work in this critical area.
Decades of research point to the need for a universal preschool
education program in the U.S. to help give our nation's children a
sound cognitive and social foundation on which to build future
educational and life successes. In addition to enhanced school
readiness and improved academic performance, participation in high
quality preschool programs has been linked with reductions in grade
retentions and school drop out rates, and cost savings associated
with a diminished need for remedial educational services and
justice services. This 2006 book brings together nationally
renowned experts from the fields of psychology, education,
economics and political science to present a compelling case for
expanded access to preschool services. They describe the social,
educational, and economic benefits for the nation as a whole that
may result from the implementation of a universal preschool program
in America, and provide guiding principles upon which such a system
can best be founded.
Decades of research point to the need for a universal preschool
education program in the U.S. to help give our nation's children a
sound cognitive and social foundation on which to build future
educational and life successes. In addition to enhanced school
readiness and improved academic performance, participation in high
quality preschool programs has been linked with reductions in grade
retentions and school drop out rates, and cost savings associated
with a diminished need for remedial educational services and
justice services. This 2006 book brings together nationally
renowned experts from the fields of psychology, education,
economics and political science to present a compelling case for
expanded access to preschool services. They describe the social,
educational, and economic benefits for the nation as a whole that
may result from the implementation of a universal preschool program
in America, and provide guiding principles upon which such a system
can best be founded.
Grounded in current research and theory, this practical book guides
program leaders and staff developers to design and implement
engaging professional development and coaching approaches. It
focuses on early educator competencies essential for high-quality
learning and teaching--executive functions, emotion regulation,
relationship skills, and talk for learning. Illustrated with an
extended vignette of an early learning center, the book highlights
how addressing educators' professional needs is a pathway to
children's cognitive, social-emotional, and academic growth.
User-friendly features include 24 reproducible checklists,
handouts, and self-study and planning tools. Purchasers get access
to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible
materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Grounded in current research and theory, this practical book guides
program leaders and staff developers to design and implement
engaging professional development and coaching approaches. It
focuses on early educator competencies essential for high-quality
learning and teaching--executive functions, emotion regulation,
relationship skills, and talk for learning. Illustrated with an
extended vignette of an early learning center, the book highlights
how addressing educators' professional needs is a pathway to
children's cognitive, social-emotional, and academic growth.
User-friendly features include 24 reproducible checklists,
handouts, and self-study and planning tools. Purchasers get access
to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible
materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
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