Handbook of early childhood education

At this time in our nation's history, the establishment of a solid foundation upon which to build a student's educational framework and basic skills is imperative. Teachers, parents, administrators and policy makers are all focusing on test scores, standardised measurement of growth, annual yearly progress and "value added" issues. While education begins in the home, it is the early educational environment in which children are exposed to licensed certified professionals whose charge is to provide students with exposure to the basics and to identify those with developmental needs, and assist in the intervention process. This book provides an overview of the field of early childhood education as well as ancillary issues that permeate the field.

Michael F. Shaitghnessy and Kinsey KleynMichael F. Shanghnessy and Kinsey KleynBarbara H. ReddTammy-Lynne MooreNicole Smith and Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dan GreathouseJanet L. DoddMandy Rispoli and Wendy Machalicek and Síglia Höher CamargoN. Jennella Couch - FrendenburgMary Jane Miller and Michelle La Brunda and Naushad AminLeslie D. Paternoster and Rebecca TrujilloRick Parente and Rekha Tiwari and Anju VaidyaAutumn L. Latham and Bethany J. LakeCharles R. WaggonerDiane Edwards and Joanne GreataDiane Edwards and Joanne GreataSarah J. WallRobin A. WellsMichael F. Shaughnessy

Preface	p. vii
Introduction	p. xiii
Chapter 1 The Importance of Early Childhood Education	p. 1
Chapter 2 Supportive Reading Strategies for Young Children Who Have Difficulty Learning to Read	p. 9
Chapter 3 Literacy in Early Childhood	p. 25
Chapter 4 Early Identification in Exceptionally Gifted Children	p. 33
Chapter 5 Creating Early Literacy Opportunities for Children with Complex Communication Needs	p. 43
Chapter 6 Addressing Challenging Behavior in Early Childhood Settings	p. 55
Chapter 7 Early Intervention Services and Part C of IDEA	p. 71
Chapter 8 The Obesity Epidemic among Young Children	p. 85
Chapter 9 Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten Health	p. 103
Chapter 10 A Meta-Analytic Assessment of Recent Pediatric Cognitive Rehabilitation Efficacy Research	p. 117
Chapter 11 Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention	p. 127
Chapter 12 A Children Centered Principal	p. 139
Chapter 13 Preschool Curriculum: The Issues and Concerns	p. 157
Chapter 14 The Administration of Pre-School Programs	p. 175
Chapter 15 Motor Skills and Physical Play	p. 187
Chapter 16 The Journey: Early Education for All Young Children	p. 197
Chapter 17 Early Childhood Education and Head Start: A Summary and Review	p. 209
Index	p. 211

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