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Weddle, Sarah A.; Spencer, Trina D.; Kajian, Mandana; Petersen, Douglas B. – School Psychology Review, 2016
A disproportionate percentage of culturally and linguistically diverse students have difficulties with language-related skills that affect their academic success. Early and intensive language instruction may greatly improve these students' language skills, yet there is not sufficient research available to assist educators and school psychologists…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Language Skills, Minority Group Students, Disability Identification
Clarke, Brandy L.; Knoche, Lisa L.; Abbott, Mary I.; Sheridan, Susan M.; Carta, Judith J.; Sjuts, Tara S. – Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, 2014
The primary objective of this development study was to develop and pilot a three-tiered prevention model (universal, targeted, individualized) in early education for children at risk of reading difficulties. The aims of this study were to: (1) Define and develop a Pre-3T model to address the early literacy and language needs of young children in…
Descriptors: Prevention, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, At Risk Students
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Stefan, Catrinel A.; Rebega, Oana L.; Cosma, Alina – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2015
Researchers have emphasized the role of the teacher-child relationship on children's adjustment. Children lacking such positive relationships are placed at increased risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD). We propose a qualitative approach to exploring Romanian teachers' knowledge and strategies related to preschoolers who are at…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Problems, Preschool Teachers, Prevention
Irvin, P. Shawn; Pilger, Marissa; Sáez, Leilani; Alonzo, Julie – Behavioral Research and Teaching, 2016
Identifying and measuring indicators of learning difficulties among young children and implementing effective instructional approaches are complicated, particularly during the transition to kindergarten. Purposeful school-based transition policies and practices support teacher and school decision-making and, thus, can ease the…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Surveys, Prevention, Screening Tests
Rhea, Anisa; Baenen, Nancy; Paeplow, Colleen – Wake County Public School System, 2012
Project Enlightenment, part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), has been providing services to children ages birth through 5 years, their parents, and teachers in childcare and preschool settings since 1969. With a local and grant funded budget of just over 2 million dollars, staff members served about 2,400 children in 2011-12. The…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Child Care, Preschool Education, Program Evaluation