The Early ON School Readiness Project: a preliminary report.

From: Journal of Research in Childhood Education | Date: September 22, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract. The Early ON School Readiness Project is an emerging community-based model aimed at promoting the school readiness of 3- to 5-year-old children in a metropolitan area with a predominantly Latino (Mexican-American) population. Using an ecological approach, the multi-component program seeks to enhance school readiness opportunities for children at various levels. Key program components aim to improve community awareness, parent education, professional development for child care teachers, quality of child care environments, and transition to school. The model evolved ...

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