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The Reality of Early Childhood: Head Start and the Child Development Associate (CDA).
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Peters, Donald L.; Deiner, Penny L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1987
The article reviews the role of Head Start in providing educational services to young handicapped children and discusses the problem of the lack of adequately trained teachers to provide such services, suggesting the Child Development Associate Credentialing and Training Program as a means to alleviate this problem. (JDD)
Descriptors: Child Development Specialists, Disabilities, Federal Programs, Paraprofessional Personnel
Issues Related to Developing State Certification Policies.
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Smith, Barbara J.; Powers, Colleen – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1987
Two issues in early childhood special education personnel development (personnel shortages and state certification policies) are examined via a literature review and a survey. Both competency and experiential based certification policies are studied. Recommendations are made for developing appropriate certification/competency requirements and…
Descriptors: Certification, Child Development Specialists, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
The Developmental School Psychologist: Professional Profile of an Emerging Early Childhood Specialist.
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Bagnato, Stephen J.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1987
The subspecialty of "developmental school psychology" has emerged to identify and treat special needs children of preschool age. This article examines the rationale, tentative definition, attributes and competencies, and role functions for the developing profession. Issues and trends in training and practice are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Child Development Specialists, Child Psychology, Counselor Role, Disabilities