Early childhood programs for a new century / edited by Arthur J. Reynolds, Margaret C. Wang, Herbert J. Walberg.
| Other author | Reynolds, Arthur J. |
| Other author | Wang, Margaret C. |
| Other author | Walberg, Herbert J., 1937- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, DC : CWLA Press, ©2003. |
| Description | xxxiii, 400 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | University of Illinois at Chicago series on children and youth Issues in children's and families' lives University of Illinois at Chicago series on children and youth. ^A689807 Issues in children's and families' lives (Washington, D.C.) ^A519472 |
| Contents | Introduction and overview : trends in early childhood programs / Arthur J. Reynolds, Margaret C. Wang, Herbert J. Walberg -- pt. 1. Preschool education and care. The federal commitment to preschool education : lessons from and for Head Start / Edward Zigler and Sally J. Styfco -- Understanding efficacy of early educational programs : critical design, practice, and policy issues / Sharon Landesman Ramey and Craig T. Ramey -- Universal access to prekindergarten : a Georgia case study / Anthony Raden -- Child care quality and children's success at school / Deborah Lowe Vandell and Kim M. Pierce -- pt. 2. Early school-age programs and practices. Kindergarten in the 21st century / Elizabeth M. Graue -- The added value of continuing early intervention into the primary grades / Arthur J. Reynolds -- Grade retention, social promotion, and "third way" alternatives / Karl L. Alexander, Doris R. Entwisle and Nader Kabbani -- pt. 3. National investments. The three types of early childhood programs in the United States / Lawrence J. Schweinhart -- The science and policies of early childhood education and family services / Robert B. McCall, Lana Larsen and Angela Ingram -- Lessons from Europe : European preschools revisited in a global age / Sarane Spence Boocock -- Understanding the promise of universal preschool / Darcy A. Olsen -- Epilogue. Themes and recommendations for a new century / Arthur J. Reynolds, Margaret C. Wang and Herbert J. Walberg. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2001047130 |
| ISBN | 087868834X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB1139.23 .E274 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |