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PublisherBrookes Publishing

ISBN-101598570331

ISBN-139781598570335

eBay Product ID (ePID)102866634

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePromise of Pre-K

Publication Year2009

SubjectGeneral, Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation

AuthorNational Center for Research on Early Childhood Education

SeriesNcrece Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight10.3 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2009-006879

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsA critical read for researchers and graduate students studying early childhood programs and policies as well as policymakers who are interested in improving early childhood curricula, policies, and programs to better serve children., Provides multiple recommendations to educators, researchers, and policy makers on ways to make all pre-K programs more effective and to ensure that, one day, they meet their goal of closing the achievement gap, readying students for school, and improving achievements for all students., An unrivaled field reference for anyone working toward high-quality pre-k for all . . . The authors capture the breadth of this national movement, the intricacies of building state pre-k programs, and the essential questions policymakers and advocates must confront.

Dewey Decimal372.210973

SynopsisThis volume will provide an overview of the research and practice of state-funded pre-k programs with implications for future program development and planning. This book is a product of the National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE) first Annual Leadership Symposium, which was held in Washington, DC in February of 2007. Leaders in the field met with researchers, policy makers and state level officials to share information about the status of pre-kindergarten programs in the United States. This volume captures critical information related to both the nature of preschool education and the challenges of implementing preschool education at the state level. The first section of the book examines state-level concerns related to expanding preschool education. Topics addressed include approaches to assessing young children's school readiness, methods for financing state funded preschool programs, and a comparison of the quality of universal, targeted, and voucher-funded programs. The second section focuses on issues related to the implementation of state-level programs. Authors share research from five states that finance state-level preschool. This book is the first of a closed series of books (5 total) and working papers addressing critical issues in early childhood education., Presents an overview of the research and practice of state-funded pre-k programs with implications for future program development and planning. This book captures the information related to both the nature of preschool education and the challenges of implementing preschool education at the state level., 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, High quality pre-K that really improves children's outcomes; that's the goal early childhood professional 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 knowlege 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 fo successful programs. Wotj tjos om=depth examination of the latest research and practice readers will be better prepared to: make a compelling argument for supportign high-quality pre-K; address the complex challenges of expanding pre-K; understand the pros and cons of different types of pre-K programs; and 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 prgrams in New York, Maryland, Louisiana, Georgia, and North Carolina. throug detailed analyses of each programs characteristics, these extended case examples give decision-makers a template for effective, child-centered early education. An essential resource for policy makers, researchers, and teach 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 achievemetn gap, and ensures school readiness.

LC Classification NumberLB1140.23.N375 2009