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Grassroots Success! Preparing Schools and Families for Each Other.
By Valorie Johnson, Janet Brown McCracken, Valora Washington
January 01, 1995

Summary: The first of the National Education Goals calls for every child to be ready to learn when entering kindergarten. Noting that children are more likely to succeed when schools and families are prepared for each other, this book describes the grassroots efforts of The W.K. Kellogg Foundation School Readiness Initiatives to link families, schools, and communities in a variety of settings and populations. After background information on the national education goals, professional practices, and public policies that aim at providing high-quality experiences for young children, Chapter 1 introduces the emergence of the 20 Initiatives and their efforts to translate national aims into daily action. The second and third chapters discuss core strategies to prepare children and schools for each other. Chapter 2 focuses on family-oriented strategies, such as strengthening families, including communities for the children's progress, and promoting cultural competence by using culturally sensitive strategies and materials. Chapter 3 discusses strategies that engage the community, such as building on community assets, assessing community resources, and collaborating with local agencies and programs. In addition, emphasis is placed on working for results, looking for partners, generating publicity, and creating a bigger dream by nurturing local leadership. An appendix contains descriptions of each Initiative, including names of contact persons, the population served, and the nature of the initiatives and their successes.

Index Terms: Child Development, Community Role, Family Involvement, Model Programs, Roles, School Readiness, Transition, Accreditation, Adult Child Interactions, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Discipline, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Development, Family Preservation, Family Resource Centers, Family Role, Family Support, Foundations, Health, Home Visits, Language Development, Model Programs, Nutrition, Outcomes, Parent Education, Parent Involvement, Parent Provider Communication, Physical Development, Provider Qualifications, Public Policy, Safety, Self Esteem, Social Development, Volunteers, Promoting Realistic Educator-Parent Awareness For Relevant Education (P.R.E.P.A.R.E.), Success By Six (SBS), W.K. Kellogg Readiness Initiatives

Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Publication Type: Brochures, Forms

Pages: 56 pages
Language: English

ERIC Number: ED380217

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Washington, D.C. 20036-1426
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800-424-2460
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E-mail: naeyc@naeyc.org
http://www.naeyc.org
ISBN: #0-935989-66-8


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