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Searched on Exact phrase of COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT in the index terms;.
Returned 11 results.
- Sparking Connections: A Multi-Site Evaluation of Community-Based Strategies to Support Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiving
By Moncrieff Cochran, David Diehl, Kristi Lekies, Nina Sazer O'Donnell; September 2006
Description: This report presents a two-year demonstration and evaluation project by the Families and Work Institute, which began in December 2003. Strategies were developed to support the family, friend, and neighbor...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34509 (100.00%)
- Ten Lessons for Policy and Practice
By Margery Austin Turner, Lynette A Rawlings; July 2005
Description: This report examines three rigorous research demonstrations to test alternative strategies for helping low-income families escape the isolation and distress of high-poverty, central-city communities: (1)...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34461 (100.00%)
- Why Does Early Learning Matter? Annotated Power Point Presentation
By Success By 6; 2006
Description: This annotated Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on early learning is intended to help make the case for early learning to business leaders. Children need strong families, good early learning experiences,...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34319 (100.00%)
- Reinventing Common Sense
By Judith L Levey, National Center for Service Integration; January 1999
Description: This 2004 data book provides an easy-to-use collection of current and historical data on some of the most pressing health challenges facing women, their families, and their communities. It is intended...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34296 (100.00%)
- Dialogue Guide: Facilitator Handbook
By National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc.; May 2005
Description: This Dialogue Guide Facilitator Handbook is designed to support facilitators in carrying out their responsibilities in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004. Stakeholders...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33790 (100.00%)
- Toward a National Strategy to Improve Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Care
By J. Lee Kreader, Sharmila Lawrence, National Center for Children in Poverty; September 2006
Description: This report describes a symposium on family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) child care on November 2, 2005. The goals of the symposium were to: (1) review research, policy, and program issues related to improving...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33675 (100.00%)
- Urban Education Network of Iowa's Role and Actions in Developing a Resources and Financing Plan for Early Care
By Urban Education Network; 2005
Description: This document indicates that the Urban Education Network (UEN), which is a coalition of Iowa’s eight largest school districts, worked through 2003 and 2004 to develop a financing plan for an early childhood...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33301 (100.00%)
- Rallying the Troops
By Sam Redding; 2005
Description: This document emphasizes the importance of parent involvement and family-school-community partnerships. A school carries a dual responsibility; it must respond to the hopes and dreams of its internal community...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32861 (100.00%)
- What Are the New Directions for Family and Community Involvement in the Early Care and Education Programs?
By National Child Care Information Center; 2004
Description: This paper describes research that has been conducted to understand how home, school, and community can work together to encourage and support student learning and development from preschool through high...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32726 (100.00%)
- Final Report of NGA Task Force on School Readiness
By National Governors Association; 2005
Description: The National Governors Association (NGA) Task Force on School Readiness sought to identify actions that governors and States can take to support families, schools, and communities in their efforts to ensure...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=29858 (100.00%)
- Early Connections
By Early Connections; 2004
Description: These English and Spanish language brochures from Texas describe the importance of the early years to a child’s future growth and development. Information related to choosing child care, developmental...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=29785 (100.00%)