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Book SynopsisFocuses on the implementation of professional development for early childhood educators, describing a number of models for improving early childhood care. This title provides future developers of professional development with a road map for what works and what might not be as effective.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction: Early Childhood Educator Professional Development. Policy Implication of Research on Early Childhood Educator Professional Development. The Dosage of Professional Development for Early Childhood Professionals: How the Amount and Density of Professional Development may Influence its Effectiveness. Readiness to Change in Communities, Organizations, and Individuals. Project REEL (Resources for Early Educator Learning): The Design and Implementation of a State-Wide Professional Development Initiative for Early Childhood Educators in Diverse Childcare Settings. Building Professional Development for Urban Public Preschools: Experiences and Reflections. Effects of Quality Improvement System on Early Childhood Education Practitioners. Professional Development: Change We can Believe In. About the Authors. Index. The Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Grant: Research and Practice. Advances in Early Education and Day Care. Advances in Early Education and Day Care. Copyright page.
