Evidence-Based Practices and Programs for Early Childhood Care and Education [Paperback]

This timely handbook presents evidence and recommendations to make informed decisions for planning, funding, and operating high-quality educational programs for children ages 3-8.This timely handbook presents evidence and recommendations to make informed decisions for planning, funding, and operating high-quality educational programs for children ages 3-8.

Any school district struggling with low test scores, high mobility, and/or high poverty should consider the benefits of early intervention--and read this book.

This volume is exemplary in synthesizing research and condensing pertinent data on early childhood services both for practitioners and policy makers. For practitioners, advocates, parents, and concerned citizens, this is an informative, useful examination of what research tells about the long-range effects of various programs for young children. The bibliographies are extensive, the format is accessible, and the conclusions clear and convincing. A contribution to an important dialogue on how we can better fulfill the promise of high-quality early childhood care and education for all children. Packed with research-based program findings and practical recommendations, this book furnishes a wealth of information for both the field practitioner and the program researcher. The book would be ideal for a book study. Early education teachers, child care directors, and Head Start personnel would all benefit from discussing the relevant topics. Acknowledgments
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Introduction
Part I. Evidence-Based Practices
1. School Readiness: Definitions, Best Practices, Assessments, and Cost - Kelly E. Mehaffie and Jeffery Fraser
The Importance of Early Learning
Definitions of School Readiness
The Intersection of Readiness Factors
Research Informinl3^