Quality of early childhood programs in inclusive and noninclusive settings

Description:

A study of the factors that contributed to global program quality in early childhood settings broken down by inclusive setting, those with at least one handicapped child, and noninclusive settings

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Buysse Virginia; Wesley Patricia W.; Bryant Donna M.; Gardner Dave

Publisher(s):

Council for Exceptional Children

Country:

United States

State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):

North Carolina

Date Issued:

1999

Source:

Exceptional Children, 65(3), 301-314

Journal Title:

Exceptional Children

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

301-314

Note:

This resource is part of the Smart Start Evaluation.

Topics:

4. Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > 4.1. Provider Type/Setting > 4.1.1. Center-Based Child Care & Early Education

11. Child Care & Early Education Quality

1. Children & Child Development > 1.3. Children with Special Needs & Special Child Populations > 1.3.1. Children with Special Needs

ISSN:

2163-5560

Online

0014-4029

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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Quality of early childhood programs in inclusive and noninclusive settings

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