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Leaders 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundations of High-Quality Early Childhood Classrooms 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Need for Principals to Be Effective Early Learning Leaders 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Competencies for Effective Instructional Leadership in Early Childhood 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased Focus on Equity in Early Childhood 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Early Childhood Workforce 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipals as Bridge Builders 16 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.  What Principals Need to Know About How Young Children Develop and Learn 19\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain Development in the Early Childhood Years 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of Child Development and Learning 23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Children Learn in an Integrated Manner 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheories and Perspectives on Children's Development and Learning 26 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.  Understanding Identity and Inclusion in Early Childhood 38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Children's Racial Identity Development 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Children's Gender Identity Development 41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilingual and Multilingual Development in the Early Years 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Children With Disabilities and Developmental Delays 53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusive Environments in Early Childhood Education 55 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.  Understanding Toxic Stress and Trauma in Early Childhood 62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy Versus Unhealthy Stress 63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Experiences With Adversity Do Not Determine a Child's Future 69\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining Trauma 69\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeuroplasticity in the Early Years 77\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating Trauma-Responsive Learning Environments and Schools 78 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.  Understanding Curriculum in Early Childhood 81\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Childhood Curriculum Looks Different From Elementary Curriculum 81\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurriculum Planning in Early Childhood 86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Approaches That Inform Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResisting a Standardized and Scripted Curriculum 112 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.  Instruction in the Early Childhood Classroom 115\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Importance of Individualizing 115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay as a Primary Context for Teaching and Learning 117\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay-Based Learning Across a Continuum 118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Benefits of Play for Children's Learning and Development 123\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Types of Play That Support Learning and Development 124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-Ended Materials and Loose Parts 127\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor Play 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay Is Disappearing 130 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.  Creating a Caring Community of Learners 132\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Teaching Pyramid Model 132\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusionary Discipline in Preschool Classrooms 141 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.  A Closer Look at Powerful Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms 148\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoting Cognitive Development 148\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoting Language Development and the Emergence of Literacy 156\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoting Creativity and Artistic Expression 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoting Antiracist, Antibias Education 170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoting Trauma-Responsive Practice 179 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.  Assessment in Early Childhood 183\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics of Effective Assessment Environments and Practices 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring Young Children's Growth and Development 189\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-Time \"Snapshot\" Assessments 197\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcerns With Standardized Testing in Early Childhood 198\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective and Equitable Use of Assessment in Early Childhood Classrooms 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvolving Parents and Families in Assessment 200 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix A: Conducting Effective Early 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