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You and Early Childhood Education | |
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Who is an Early Childhood Professional? | |
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The Five Goals of Professionalism | |
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Pathways to Professional Development | |
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New Roles for Early Childhood Professionals | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Early Childhood Education Today | |
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Issues Influencing the Practice of Early Childhood Education | |
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Politics and Early Childhood Education | |
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Federal and State Involvement in Early Childhood Programs | |
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New Directions in Early Childhood Education | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Histories and Theories | |
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The Importance of History of Early Childhood Education | |
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The Importance of Theories of Learning | |
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Famous People and Their Influence on Early Childhood Education | |
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From Luther to Today: Basic Beliefs Essential for High Quality Early Childhood Programs | |
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Learning Theories and Their Influence on Early Childhood | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Implementing Early Childhood Programs | |
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Growing Demand for Quality Early Childhood Programs | |
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Program Models | |
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Federal Programs for Young Children | |
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Early Childhood Programs and You | |
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Standards and You | |
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What Are National and State Standards for What Students Will Learn and Do? | |
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Importance of National, State, and Local Standards | |
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How Are Standards Changing Teaching and Learning? | |
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What Are Issues Associated with National, State, and Local Standards? | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Observing and Assessing Young Children | |
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What is Assessment and Why is it an Important Professional Responsibility? | |
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Why is it Important for You to Know How to Assess Children and Families? | |
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Using Observation to Assess | |
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Types of Assessment | |
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Assessment in Context | |
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What Are the Issues in the Assessment of Young Children? | |
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Activities for Professional Developmen | |
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Infants and Toddlers | |
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What Are Infants and Toddlers Like? | |
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How Do Infants and Toddlers Develop? | |
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Motor Development | |
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Cognitive Development | |
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Language Development | |
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Preparing Enriched Environments to Support Infant and Toddler Development | |
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Curricula for Infants and Toddlers | |
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Infant Mental Health | |
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Portraits of Children | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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The Preschool Years | |
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What is Preschool? | |
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What Are Preschoolers Like? | |
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Ready to Learn: Ready for School | |
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Preschool and State Standards | |
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The Preschool Curriculum | |
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Play in Preschool Programs | |
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Successful Transitions to Kindergarten | |
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Portraits of Children | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Kindergarten Today | |
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The History of Kindergarten Education | |
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What Are Kindergarten Children Like? | |
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Who Attends Kindergarten? | |
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Environments for Kindergarteners | |
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Curriculum in the Kindergarten | |
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The Early Elementary Grades: 1-3 | |
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Teaching in Grades One to Three | |
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What Are Children in Grades One to Three Like? | |
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Environments That Support Learning in the Primary Grades | |
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Curriculum in the Primary Grades | |
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Portraits of Children | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Educating Children with Diverse Backgrounds and Special Needs | |
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | |
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Children with Disabilities | |
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Teaching English Language Learners (ELLS) | |
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Multicultural Education | |
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Activities for Professional Development | |
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Guiding Children�s Behavior | |
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Why Guide Children�s Behavior? | |
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Parents, Families, and the Community | |