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Clark, Amy; Henderson, Peter; Gifford, Sue – Education Endowment Foundation, 2020
"Improving Mathematics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1" reviews the best available evidence to offer five recommendations for developing the maths skills of 3-7-year olds. Recommendations include integrating maths into different activities throughout the day -- for example, at registration and snack time -- to familiarise children…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Teaching Methods
Picard, Cecil J. – 2003
As part of Louisiana's efforts to expand and improve the quality of its early childhood programs, a committee of educators from across the state collaborated to develop standards for programs serving 4-year-olds. This guide presents program standards to assist the ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of early childhood center-based…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Behavior Standards, Child Care Centers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Swick, Kevin J., Ed.; Castle, Kathryn, Ed. – 1985
Various components of quality early childhood programs are detailed in the papers contained in this book. In the opening chapter, Mildred Dickerson and Martha Ross assess the current status of child care in the United States. Milly Cowles, in a chapter on curriculum, outlines the essential components of effective early childhood programs. Mac…
Descriptors: Competence, Curriculum Development, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Warger, Cynthia L., Ed. – 1988
The purpose of this book is to illuminate issues and concerns about decisions that administrators and teachers must make regarding their preschool programs. To that end, the book provides insights on the theory, research, and practice of preschool education. Individual papers concern: (1) a comprehensive overview of preschool practices; (2) what…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Economically Disadvantaged
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Alexandria, VA. – 1998
This second edition provides principals, teachers, and parents with new insight into early childhood education. Research underscores the importance of increasing emphasis on literacy and language acquisition, using assessment tools effectively, expanding community linkages, meeting the needs of a diverse student body, balancing academic and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Benchmarking, Curriculum Development
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 2003
This document presents curriculum guidelines intended for use as a recommended curriculum for children attending early childhood programs in Oklahoma. The introductory section describes critical characteristics of quality early childhood programs, noting that early childhood programs should be appropriate for the age, developmental level, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Behavior Standards, Child Health, Child Safety
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. – 1992
Recognizing the value and need for quality early childhood education programs for children ages four through eight years, the Michigan State Board of Education appointed an ad hoc committee to develop standards of quality. Based on the draft developed by this committee, this standards guide is designed to assist administrators, teachers, and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Kaminsky, Judith Allen, Ed.; Gandini, Lella, Ed. – Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange, 2002., 2002
This document is comprised of four issues of a quarterly publication presenting information related to the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Regularly appearing features of the publication include a calendar of Reggio conferences; information on the Reggio Children organization, contacts, exhibit schedule, and study tours; and a…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Documentation, Early Childhood Education
Georgiady, Nicholas P.; Romano, Louis G. – 1992
Noting that many middle schools do not pay sufficient attention to the emotional, physical, and social development of their students, this booklet presents characteristics of successful middle school programs, as recognized by scholars in the middle school movement. Each characteristic is accompanied by an explanation of the "what and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Quality, Elementary School Students
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Div. of Child Development. – 1991
Reflecting contemporary research and widely held beliefs about how children grow, develop, and learn, this publication describes standards for child development programs for preschool and school-age children. The text is divided into three main sections which discuss background material, program components, and the program quality review process.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Development, Classroom Environment, Day Care Centers