This volume is exemplary in synthesizing research and condensing pertinentdata on early childhood services both for practitioners and policymakers Charles Brune... » 

This volume is exemplary in synthesizing research and condensing pertinentdata on early childhood services both for practitioners and policymakers Charles Bruner Director Child and Family Policy CenterAny school district struggling with low test scores high mobility andorhigh poverty should consider the benefits of early interventionand read thisbook Mathieu Aubuchon Preschool Coordinator The Early Childhood Center atGregory Hill Westminster COEarly education and intervention services for young children have a direct andpositive impact on later school performance and quality of life. But whichprograms and services should be operated and funded? To answer that questionthis book highlights the principles that characterize effective practices andprograms for children ages 38.Written specifically for busy administrators EvidenceBased Practices andPrograms for Early Childhood Care and Education synthesizes what works whatdoesnt and what we still need to know based on the reviews of scientificliterature by an expert panel of contributors. Key topics include. Definition and assessment of readiness of children and schools. Early intervention for children in poverty English language learners andstudents with special needs. Publicly funded homebased schoolage and outofschooltime programs. The future of personnel preparation and professional developmentThe result is a highly readable presentation of the evidence needed to makeinformed practice program and policy decisions in early care and education. «