Administrative support and challenges in Nebraska public school early childhood programs: Preliminary study
Marvin, Christine A., 2003
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 23(4), 217-228
A survey-based study of early childhood educators from public prekindergarten programs in Nebraska to examine their perceptions of administrative supports and challenges associated with their programs
Reports & Papers
An analysis of the perceptions and characteristics of childcare personnel regarding inclusion of young children with special needs in community-based programs
Dinnebeil, Laurie A., 1998
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 18(2), 118-128
An analysis of the perceptions and characteristics of early child care workers with the willingness to care for special needs children in community-based programs in northwestern Ohio
Reports & Papers
Applying a response-to-intervention model for early literacy development in low-income children
Gettinger, Maribeth, Winter 2007
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 27(4), 198-213
A description of the design and implementation and a preliminary evaluation of the Exemplary Model of Early Reading Growth and Excellence (EMERGE) early literacy program in 15 preschool classrooms in low-income areas of Milwaukee
Reports & Papers
Assessment and implementation of positive behavior support in preschools
Benedict, Elizabeth A., Fall 2007
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 27(3), 174-192
An assessment of the implementation of positive behavior support (PBS) models in early childhood education settings, based on a study of 15 classrooms in a United States Pacific Northwest community
Reports & Papers
Assessment of three-and-a-half year-old children's emerging phonological awareness in a computer animation context
Puolakanaho, Anne, September/October 2003
Journal of Learning Disabilities, 36(5), 416-423
An examination of Finnish preschool children's emerging literacy skills through the use of computer animation tasks as methods of assessment
Reports & Papers
Attitude Toward Inclusion Scale
Larrivee, Barbara, 1979
The Journal of Special Education, 13, 315-323
Instruments
Basic School Skills Inventory (3rd ed.)
Hammill, Donald D., 1998
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed [Primary source]
Instruments
Behavior Rating Profile (2nd ed.)
Brown, Linda L., 1990
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Instruments
Birth to Three Assessment and Intervention System (2nd ed.)
Ammer, Jerome J., 2000
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Instruments
Caregiver-child interactions and early literacy development of preschool children from low-income environments
Rush, Karen L., 1999
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 19(1), 3-14
An examination of early literacy skill development among Head Start
participants, and caregiver-child interactions that are associated with early literacy skill development
Reports & Papers
The Carolina approach to responsive education: A model for daycare
Bryant, Donna M., 1989
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 7(1), 48-60
A summary of the features and philosophy of the Carolina Approach to Responsive Education (CARE), a comprehensive program for preschool children and their families
Reports & Papers
Characteristics of effective mental health consultation in early childhood settings: Multilevel analysis of a national survey
Green, Beth L., Fall 2006
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26(3), 142-153
A survey-based evaluation of necessary characteristics of effective mental health consultation services in early childhood programs using a nationally representative sample of early childhood educators, mental health professionals, and Head Start staff and directors
Reports & Papers
Collaborative teaming to support preschoolers with severe disabilities who are placed in general education early childhood programs
Hunt, Pam, 2004
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 24(3), 123-142
An examination of the impact of a general education/special education collaborative effort on the engagement skills, development, and academic achievements of young children placed in general early childhood programs
Reports & Papers
A comparison of developmental gains for preschool children with disabilities in inclusive and self-contained classrooms
Holahan, Annette, 2000
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 20(4), 224-235
An investigation of the effects of inclusive and self-contained preschool education on young children's developmental outcomes, examining the effects of school day length and type of program on socioemotional development
Reports & Papers
A comparison of the effect of the type of classroom and service characteristics on toddlers with disabilities
Bruder, Mary Beth, 1998
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 18(1), 26-37
A study of the effects of early intervention services, in a segregated versus inclusive classroom, on the developmental outcomes of toddlers
Reports & Papers
Comprehensive evidence-based social-emotional curricula for young children: An analysis of efficacious adoption potential
Joseph, Gail E., 2003
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 23(2), 62-73
A literature review describing the efficacy of eight comprehensive social–emotional curricula for children under 6 years of age
Literature Review
Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing
Wagner, Richard K., 1999
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Instruments
The costs of preschool inclusion
Odom, Samuel L., Spring 2001
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 21(1), 46-55
A comparison of the instructional costs of educating children with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings vs. special education settings in five preschools
Reports & Papers
Culture-Free Self-Esteem Inventories (2nd ed.)
Battle, James, 1992
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Instruments
Daberon 2: Screening for School Readiness
Danzer, Virginia A., 1991
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Instruments
Developmental Observation Checklist System
Hresko, Wayne P., 1994
Austin, TX: Pro-Ed [Primary source]
Instruments
Early Head Start and access to early intervention services: A qualitative investigation
Wall, Shavaun, 2005
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 25(4), 218-231
A qualitative study examining the relation between Early Head Start participation and the probability that these families would seek early intervention services; methods of obtaining these services and assistance provided by Early Head Start are also investigated
Reports & Papers
Early Head Start: Identifying and serving children with disabilities
Peterson, Carla A., 2004
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 24(2), 76-88
A longitudinal study of the number of Early Head Start children with developmental delays examined characteristics of low income families who received supportive services as compared to families who did not
Reports & Papers
Early identification of preschoolers with special needs in Head Start
Sinclair, Esther, 1993
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 13(2), 184-201
A study describing the evaluation and identification of Head Start preschool age children for certification in the special needs program
Reports & Papers
Early intervention, positive behavior support, and transition to school
Fox, Lise, 2002
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 10(3), 149-157
A discussion of the effectiveness of early intervention and positive behavior support in preventing behavior problems, facilitating transition to school, and promoting school readiness in young children with special needs.
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