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Searched on Exact phrase of ENRICHMENT in the index terms;.
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- Multicultural Education: A Caring-Centered, Reflective Approach
By Valerie Ooka Pang; 2005
Description: This book encourages current and future educators to reflect on their multicultural educational practices and philosophy. It is based on three foundational theories that emphasize democracy, diversity,...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35051 (100.00%)
- Preparing Early Childhood Teachers to Successfully Educate All Children: The Contribution of State Boards of Higher Education and National Professional Accreditation Organizations: A Report to the Foundation for Child Development
By Barbara Bowman, Aisha Ray, Jean Robbins; October 2006
Description: This study explored how the developmental and educational needs of children of color, low-income children, 2nd language/dialect speakers, and others are addressed in early childhood teacher standards (e.g.,...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34813 (100.00%)
- Ohio's Early Learning Initiative
By Ohio Departments of Education and Job and Family Services; January 1, 2006
Description: This document describes Ohio’s Early Learning Initiative, which was designed to provide children, often identified as at risk of school failure, with educational experiences that will help them enter kindergarten...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34780 (100.00%)
- How Small Children Make a Big Difference
By Alan Sinclair; January 2007
Description: This paper demonstrates how vital the early years are to good economics, social mobility, quality of life, and government plans for reform in the United Kingdom. Improved child well-being leads to improved...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34670 (100.00%)
- The No-Cry Parenting Guide, Executive Summary
By Elizabeth Pantley; 2007
Description: This set of reproducible newsletters helps parents answer some of the most frequently asked questions about sleep, potty training, and discipline. Newborns sleep 16 to 18 hours per day, distributed into...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34645 (100.00%)
- The Early Childhood Cluster Initiative of Palm Beach County, Florida: Early Implementation Study and Evaluability Assessment
By Paul Goyette, Julie Spielberger, Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago; 2006
Description: This report presents an early implementation study of the Early Childhood Cluster Initiative (ECCI) during the 2005–2006 school year. A bibliography is included. STFL0189 Early 2006 2006 Chapin Hall Center...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34305 (100.00%)
- Adapting Evidence-Based Treatments for Use with American Indian and Native Alaskan Children and Youth
By Janie Braden, Delores Subia Bigfoot, Indian Country Child Trauma Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Winter 2007
Description: This article describes how evidence-based treatments (EBTs) were adapted for American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families. AI/AN communities experience a disproportionate number of events that put...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34151 (100.00%)
- Logic Models and Outcomes for Out-of-School Time Programs
By Zakia Redd, Jonathan Zaff, Child Trends; 2001
Description: A chart presents child and youth outcome measures for out-of-school programs. Contains 69 references. DSIN0235 Logic 2001 2001 Child Trends
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34073 (100.00%)
- More Kids Repeating Kindergarten
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo, Jeanne Russell, San Antonio Express News; December 4, 2006
Description: This article indicates that Texas has been using standardized testing to improve public school performance since 1993. However, it is also indicated that more kindergarten students have been held back...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34044 (100.00%)
- Kindergarten Used to Be Play and Naptime
By Jenny LaCoste-Caputo, Jeanne Russell, San Antonio Express News; December 3, 2006
Description: This document indicates that Texas spends about $1.7 billion educating 350,108 kindergarten students in mostly full-day programs. There is more pressure to succeed in kindergarten and there are repercussions...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34043 (100.00%)
- Early Influences on Brain Architecture: An Interview with Neuroscientist Eric Knudsen
By Eric Knudsen; 2006
Description: This document presents an interview with Eric Knudsen concerning the effects of early experience on brain architecture and function. Early experience has powerful and lasting influences on how the brain...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33830 (100.00%)
- Summer, school overlap for some
By Yakima Herald-Republic; August 31, 2006
Description: This document from Washington State indicates that year-round classes and summer catch-up programs are on the rise. Educationally, year-around school makes sense, especially for poor children. STWA0383...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33823 (100.00%)
- Community Service by and for Youth: Supporting OST Programs in Seattle
By Erika Rasmussen, City Year Seattle/King County; Fall 2006
Description: This article describes how City Year Seattle/King County works with the local school district and with community organizations to offer high-quality, out-of-school time (OST) programs in Washington State....
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33745 (100.00%)
- Want a Brainier Baby? Loading up on Tapes, Games, and Videos May Not Be a Smart Move. There are Better Ways to Nurture a Young Mind
By Pamela Paul; January 8, 2006
Description: This document suggests that Americans are over-stimulating their babies, or stimulating them in the wrong ways with television and videos. Parents need to interact with their infants. CDCO0110 Want 2006...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33679 (100.00%)
- Language Preservation and Immersion
By Nina Rinehart; 2006
Description: This chart presents funding streams for early learning services in Minnesota for FY 2003-2007. Funding streams include: Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Health and Developmental Screening,...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33506 (100.00%)
- Creating Options: 2005 Financial Aid for Individuals with Disabilities
By George Washington University HEATH Resource Center; 2005
Description: This resource paper presents an overview of student financial aid in 2005 and discusses the roles and responsibilities of those who play a part in the process of providing aid to students with disabilities....
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33357 (100.00%)
- Fast Learners Benefit From Skipping Grades, Report Concludes
By Jay Matthews; June 13, 2006
Description: This document indicates that an Iowa study found that accelerated students benefit from skipping grades. A case-by-case approach is suggested. SNGC0001 Fast Washington Post Newspaper 2006 June 13, 2006...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33206 (100.00%)
- Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Education Program
By Vikki Bishop, Lynden Jones; April 26, 2005
Description: This Microsoft PowerPoint presentation describes a Tribal education program for Native students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Staff advocates for children and families and builds partnerships with...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32941 (100.00%)
- Early Childhood Education in France: A Personal Perspective
By Bonnie R Hurless; September 2004
Description: This article explores differences in early childhood education between France and the United States in national curriculum, educational expectations, and teacher preparation. France has a national curriculum...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32770 (100.00%)
- Getting to Know Children Through Observation: Facilitator Guide
By Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education; 2004
Description: This 2004 notebook presents 3 guides for facilitators by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The 3 guides are titled: (1) “Getting to Know Children...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=32730 (100.00%)