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Download full textEdelman, Larry, Ed. – 1999
The Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (Part C of IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Act) is a federal program that assists states in operating a system of early intervention supports and services for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. In Colorado, the Part C initiative is called Early Childhood…
Descriptors: Developmental Delays, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedKnowler, Kathleen A. – Young Children, 1988
Presents a procedure used at one cooperative preschool to orient parents and volunteer participants to a developmentally appropriate program. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Class Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedDighe, Judith – Young Children, 1993
Describes ways to involve young children in early childhood programs in environmental issues. Focuses on three approaches: the "love approach," which fosters children's appreciation for the natural world; the "know approach," which helps children become knowledgeable about the environment; and the "do approach," which…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Conservation (Environment)
Peer reviewedBergan, John R.; Feld, Jason K. – Young Children, 1993
Discusses the Management and Planning System (MAPS), a developmental assessment system initiated in Head Start. The system consists of instruments which assess preschoolers' and kindergartners' development of math, science, literacy, and social skills and children's motor development. Describes the use and benefits of MAPS observational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Sumner, Deborah, Ed. – 1993
This resource book contains a variety of information on multiage practice, and instruction in mixed-age and grade-level classrooms. The first two parts of the book contain 24 reprinted articles: (1) "Ready To Learn: A Seven-Step Strategy"; (2) "On Tracking and Individual Differences: A Conversation with Jeannie Oakes"; (3)…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Continuous Progress Plan, Cooperative Learning
Godt, Pamela Terry; And Others – 1991
This document is the third volume of a three-volume set comprising a workshop leader's guide designed to help in-service providers conduct workshops on early childhood education for teachers, administrators, and others associated with Chapter 1 programs. The guide contains step-by-step procedures for preparing, organizing, and presenting a…
Descriptors: Administrators, Demonstration Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1989
This paper sets forth a definition and operational description of a developmental program that should be of use as a guide, especially to Virginia's teachers and administrators. Also included in the paper are kindergarten curriculum objectives in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, art, social studies, family life, health, mental…
Descriptors: Definitions, Developmental Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Objectives
