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At a loss for words: How America is failing our children and what we can do about it
Bardige, Betty, 2005
Philadelphia: Temple University Press

An argument for the importance of raising awareness, among parents, policy makers, and child care providers, of the role of early literacy skills in reducing the achievement gap

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Child care and child development: Results from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development
NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 2005
New York: The Guilford Press

A compilation of key results from the 15-year longitudinal Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

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Children's reading comprehension and assessment
Paris, Scott G., 2005
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

An examination of critical issues and cutting-edge research in assessing children's reading comprehension

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Connecticut's guidelines for the development of early learning for infants and toddlers: Draft
Figueroa, Anna, 2005
Hartford: Connecticut Department of Social Services.

An informative guide for child care providers, parental and professional, describing infants' development stages from birth to three years of age and outlining a framework for developmentally appropriate activities

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Connections and commitments: Reflecting Latino values in early childhood programs
Eggers-Pierola, Costanza, 2005
Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Publishers

A review of a textbook for early education teachers outlining cultural values held by Latino families and ways for teachers to incorporate them into the classroom

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Critical pathways to school readiness: Implication for First 5 Ventura County strategic planning, funding and evaluation
Thompson, Lisa, March, 2005
Los Angeles: UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities.

A description and analysis of the School Readiness Critical Pathways (SRCPs), a conceptual model and proposed set of strategies and outcomes for assessing school readiness in Ventura County, California

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Cultural literacy in the world of Pueblo children
Romero, Mary E., 2005
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada

A presentation on the early childhood education of Pueblo children that is focused on cultural traditions, values, and how to communicate within the Pueblo community

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Diversity in early education programs: Honoring differences
Gonzalez-Mena, Janet, 2005
(4th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

A text exploring multiculturalism in early childhood education and early childhood special education programs; emphasis is on working with issues stemming from diversity and communicating across cultures.

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Early Learning Standards
Arizona. Department of Education, September, 2005
Phoenix, AZ: Arizona, Department of Education.

A comprehensive set of developmental and early learning standards for Arizona children between the ages of three and five

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Everyone counts
Daycare Trust (Organization), 2005
London: Daycare Trust.

An exploration of the child care needs of families of children with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN) in England and Wales

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Families matter: Even for kids in child care
NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 2005
In Child care and child development: Results from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (pp. 418-424). New York: Guilford Press

A study examining the associations between family and children’s developmental outcomes when children receive substantial care outside the immediate family, based on data from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development

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First Nations early learning and child care action plan
Assembly of First Nations, 2005
Ontario, Canada: Assembly of First Nations.

An overview of the comprehensive network, First Nations Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Action Plan, which provides a holistic and culturally appropriate system that meets the needs and values of children and their families across Canada

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Florida Head Start: A portrait of our Head Start children's outcomes: 2003-04
Florida Head Start Association Research Committee, 2005
Tallahassee, FL: Florida Head Start-State Collaboration Office.

A discussion of the success the state of Florida’s Head Start program is enjoying in preparing and aiding children in school readiness and child development commensurate with children from higher income families

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Formative evaluation of Bark Park Place: A supplement to the usability analysis
Linebarger, Deborah L., 20 July, 2005
Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania, Children's Media Lab.

A supplement to an evaluation of children’s understanding and ease of use of the Bark Park Place computer program providing criteria for grading responses to children's self-assessments

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Giant steps for the littlest children: Progress in the sixth year of the Abbott preschool program: Year three initial update, 2004-2005
Lamy, Cynthia Esposito, 2005
Trenton: New Jersey Office of Early Childhood Education.

An annual report evaluating the quality of Abbott School District preschool classrooms in New Jersey and measuring Abbott preschoolers' academic performance

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Head Start reauthorization: Enhancing school readiness for Hispanic children
Calderon, Miriam E., 2005
Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.

A proposal for the expansion of Latino development and integration opportunities in Head Start programs

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Helping with behaviour in the early years
Roffey, Sue, 2005
London: RoutledgeFalmer

Advice for teachers in the management of child behavior and the provision of emotionally literate environments in early education settings

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Human developmental science serving children and families: Contributions of the NICHD Study of Early Child Care
Ramey, Sharon L., 2005
In Child care and child development: Results from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (pp. 427-436). New York: Guilford Press

A commentary on the findings and contributions of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Early Child Care Study

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Latino early literacy development: Strategies for lifelong learning and success
Barrera, Rebeca M., 2005
Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.

A collection of articles promoting literacy in Latino children in the United States

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Making a difference: A framework for supporting first and second language development in preschool children of migrant farm workers
Stechuk, Robert A., 2005
Washington, DC: Academy for Educational Development, Center for Early Care and Education.

A survey concerning first and second language development in preschool children of migrant farm workers

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Recess: Its role in education and development
Pellegrini, Anthony D., 2005
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

The perceived value of recess and the movement to eliminate or reduce the school recess period from the primary school day

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Reconciling work and family responsibilities: What can be done?
Hein, Catherine, 2005
Washington, DC: International Labour Office

An examination of critical issues and cutting-edge research in assessing children's reading comprehension

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Santa Barbara County: The status of early care and education 2005
Santa Barbara County (Calif.). Child Care Planning Council, 2005
Santa Barbara, CA: Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council.

An assessment of the child care needs of Santa Barbara County, California, including discussions of the county’s demographics, child care market, cost and quality of child care, special populations and their needs, and support for child care

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Uniquely preschool
Bodrova, Elena, 2005
Educational Leadership, 63(1), 44-47

A discussion of methods and activities through which early childhood teachers can foster the development of self-regulation in preschoolers

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Whatever happened to developmentally appropriate practice in early literacy?
Neuman, Susan B., 2005
YC: Young Children, 60(4), 22-27

A discussion of the use of research based approaches to language and literacy with children from low income homes to address the achievement gap, including developmentally appropriate practices and content rich instruction

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