Presents a procedure used at one cooperative preschool to orient parents and volunteer participants to a developmentally appropriate program. (BB)

Discusses the concerns of child care and early childhood workers about compensation. These concerns focus on equity, and the needs for comprehensive compensation systems and written compensation policies. (BB)

Presents the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) position statement and administrative and teacher guidelines on the selection, use, and interpretation of standardized tests in the testing of young children (ages three to eight years). (BB)

Considers the ways in which young children, their families, and teachers and staff benefit from older adults' participation in early childhood and day care programs. Discusses the recruitment, screening, training, orientation, and supervision of older adults in early childhood programs. (BB)

Discusses three approaches that schools and teachers can use to plan for and celebrate special days with young children: the "wholly dazed," or multicultural, approach; the holidays, or nonreligious, approach; and the "holy days," or religious approach. (BB)

Presents information about gay and lesbian parenting and its effects on the child, and suggests how educators can address the needs of lesbian and gay parents and their children. (BB)

Discusses ways in which child care administrators can effectively plan in-service staff training to insure quality child care. (BB)

Examines experiences of undergraduate students and newly hired beginning preschool teachers as they learn about teaching and working with young children through an early childhood education course. Suggests ways in which experienced or supervising teachers and directors can help new teachers. (BB)