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Orem, R. C., Ed. – 1974
This book presents the basic ideas, motives, and goals of the Montessori Method of early childhood education and provides information for people interested in teaching in Montessori schools. Four main sections are included: (1) a discussion of the philosophical roots of the Mntessori Method and descriptions of the practical, day-to-day, operations…
Descriptors: Child Development, Discipline, Educational Philosophy, Learning Readiness
Download full textMichigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 2000
In operation since 1988, the Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP) provides high-quality preschool programs for children who may be at risk of becoming educationally disadvantaged and who may have needs for special assistance. This manual provides guidelines for implementing all aspects of the program, including applying for funding, recruiting…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Learning Readiness, Preschool Children, Preschool Education
Coller, Alan R.; Dusewicz, Russell A. – 1978
An external evaluation was conducted of the Picturepages television work-along program in Kentucky. The program consisted of 100 televised lessons and booklets, and was given to 237 preschool children. The lessons presented "games" which were designed to develop cognitive concepts and skills. Both process and outcome evaluations were…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Learning Activities, Learning Readiness, Preschool Education
Scott, Ralph; Davis, Arthur, Jr. – 1979
This report examines the procedures employed in the Home Start Program, which offered prekindergarten readiness enrichment for economically disadvantaged children, ages two through five. The program focused on regular visits to the home by paraprofessional home workers, and took into account parental needs as well as the multifaceted development…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Early Experience, Enrichment Activities, Family Environment
Smolkovich, Greg; And Others – 1991
A Chapter 1 pre-kindergarten intervention summer school program of the Mesa Unified School District in Arizona was selected by the United States Department of Education as being unusually successful in meeting the special educational needs of disadvantaged children. Students determined to be at-risk are enrolled in the program, which takes place…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Intervention, Emergent Literacy
Bank Street Coll. of Education, New York, NY. – 1969
As part of a national evaluation of Head Start, a comparison of school readiness and childhood development approaches to preschool education was attempted, but major methodological problems were encountered. It was not possible to find the study samples called for in the original plan, i.e. a child-readiness program of the Bereiter-Engelmann type,…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Child Development, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis
Copple, Carol; And Others – 1993
National Education Goal One, as framed by President Bush and the governors of the 50 states in 1989, declares that by the year 2000, all children in America will start school ready to learn. This sourcebook identifies and provides information about 20 promising comprehensive state and local strategies designed to improve learning readiness among…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Children, Community Programs
Askins, Billy E.; And Others – 1977
This paper describes an external evaluation study of the Responsive Environment Early Education Program (formerly known as the Responsive Environment Program for Spanish American Children), an educational intervention program for "high risk" (low birth weight) 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children in Clovis, New Mexico. Major goals of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Handicapped, Bilingual Education, Body Weight
Morisset, Colleen E. – New Schools, New Communities, 1996
The Road to Readiness component of the Center on Families, Communities, Schools, and Children's Learning focused on individual, family, and community supports and obstacles to school readiness. Several projects of the initiative are described, focusing on a chart developed to help parents encourage a child's early speech. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Family School Relationship, Learning Readiness, Parent Child Relationship
Department of Education, Washington, DC. Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs. – 1996
"Reaching the Goals" is a series of eight books designed to inform people involved in education reform, or people who want to be involved, of the myriad of programs and resources that are available from the Federal Government to support each of the National Education Goals defined in 1990. This first book is dedicated to Goal 1,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives, Emotional Development
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. – 2002
This document presents congressional testimony regarding effective early childhood education. Opening statements presented by Representatives Michael Castle and Dale Kildee focused on the need to examine the effectiveness of early childhood programs and address the "pre-achievement gap" between disadvantaged and advantaged preschoolers.…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Development, Distance Education, Early Intervention
Barnett, John – 1972
A learning model is designed to provide underprivileged children, aged 2 to 5, with opportunities and experiences to help develop academic skills, develop a positive self-image, develop confidence in capability to achieve, and provide essential physical necessities. Evaluation of the preschool educational system indicates that the program provides…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Guides, Disadvantaged Youth
National Governors' Association, Washington, DC. – 1992
Designed to guide preschool reform efforts and stimulate widespread interest and involvement, this publication calls for statewide, systemic reform to provide a continuum of community-based, family-centered, prevention-oriented services to children and their families. The publication begins by identifying the factors that enhance school readiness.…
Descriptors: Child Health, Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Impact, Educational Benefits
Peer reviewedWhitburn, Julia – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2003
Argues that the Japanese model of early years education enables children to make comparatively fast progress once they begin elementary schooling. Asserts that the understanding of group behavior and needs of other children contributes to children's sharing of responsibility and positive learning attitudes. Maintains that preschool routines…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational History
