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Pre-K Mathematics. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report

Author : What Works Clearinghouse (ED)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 13 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Pre-K Mathematics. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report written by What Works Clearinghouse (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pre-K Mathematics" is a supplemental curriculum designed to develop informal mathematical knowledge and skills in preschool children. Mathematical content is organized into seven units. Specific mathematical concepts and skills from each unit are taught in the classroom through teacher-guided, small-group activities with concrete manipulatives. Take-home activities with materials that parallel the small-group classroom activities are designed to help parents support their children's mathematical development at home. One study of "Pre-K Mathematics" met the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards and one study met the WWC evidence standards with reservations. The studies included 430 preschool children at 39 Head Start and state-funded preschools in New York and California and examined intervention effects on children's math outcomes. This report focuses on immediate posttest findings to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. The WWC considers the extent of evidence for "Pre-K Mathematics" to be moderate to large for mathematics achievement. No studies that met WWC evidence standards with or without reservations addressed oral language, print knowledge, phonological processing, early reading/writing, or cognition. "Pre-K Mathematics" combined with "DLM Early Childhood Express" software was found to have positive effects on mathematics achievement. (Contains 10 footnotes.) [The following studies are reviewed in this intervention report: (1) Starkey, P., and Klein, A. (2005). A longitudinal study of the effects of a pre-kindergarten mathematics curriculum on low-income children's mathematical knowledge (From PCER 2002: Grantee Annual Progress Report (2005), IES Grant No. R305J020026). Berkeley: University of California; and (2) Clements, D. H., and Sarama, J. (2006, June). Scaling up the implementation of a pre-kindergarten mathematics curriculum: The Building Blocks curriculum. Paper presented at the Institute of Education Sciences Research Conference, Washington, D.C.].

Pre-K Mathematics with DLM Early Childhood Express Math

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Pre-K Mathematics with DLM Early Childhood Express Math written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Science Teachers' Learning

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309380189
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Science Teachers' Learning written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently, many states are adopting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or are revising their own state standards in ways that reflect the NGSS. For students and schools, the implementation of any science standards rests with teachers. For those teachers, an evolving understanding about how best to teach science represents a significant transition in the way science is currently taught in most classrooms and it will require most science teachers to change how they teach. That change will require learning opportunities for teachers that reinforce and expand their knowledge of the major ideas and concepts in science, their familiarity with a range of instructional strategies, and the skills to implement those strategies in the classroom. Providing these kinds of learning opportunities in turn will require profound changes to current approaches to supporting teachers' learning across their careers, from their initial training to continuing professional development. A teacher's capability to improve students' scientific understanding is heavily influenced by the school and district in which they work, the community in which the school is located, and the larger professional communities to which they belong. Science Teachers' Learning provides guidance for schools and districts on how best to support teachers' learning and how to implement successful programs for professional development. This report makes actionable recommendations for science teachers' learning that take a broad view of what is known about science education, how and when teachers learn, and education policies that directly and indirectly shape what teachers are able to learn and teach. The challenge of developing the expertise teachers need to implement the NGSS presents an opportunity to rethink professional learning for science teachers. Science Teachers' Learning will be a valuable resource for classrooms, departments, schools, districts, and professional organizations as they move to new ways to teach science.

Ladders to Literacy

Author : Rollanda E. O'Connor
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781557668325
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book Ladders to Literacy written by Rollanda E. O'Connor and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives kindergarten teachers more than 60 field tested, developmentally appropriate activities that help children develop the emergent literacy skills they'll need to succeed in school.;;

SRA Real Math Building Blocks PreK. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report

Author : What Works Clearinghouse (ED)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 13 pages
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Download or read book SRA Real Math Building Blocks PreK. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report written by What Works Clearinghouse (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "SRA Real Math Building Blocks PreK" (also referred to as "Building Blocks for Math") is a supplemental mathematics curriculum designed to develop preschool children's early mathematical knowledge through various individual and small- and large-group activities. It uses "Building Blocks for Math PreK" software, manipulatives, and print material. "Building Blocks for Math" embeds mathematical learning in children's daily activities, ranging from designated math activities to circle and story time, with the goal of helping children relate their informal math knowledge to more formal mathematical concepts. Two studies of "Building Blocks for Math" met the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards. They included over 250 preschool children from New York State. This report focuses on immediate posttest findings to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. The WWC considers the extent of evidence for "Building Blocks for Math" to be small for mathematics achievement. No studies that met WWC evidence standards with or without reservations addressed oral language, print knowledge, phonological processing, early reading/writing, or cognition. "Building Blocks for Math" was found to have positive effects on mathematics achievement. (Contains 8 footnotes.) [The following two studies are reviewed in this intervention report: (1) Clements, D. H., & Sarama, J. (2006, June). "Scaling up the implementation of a pre-Kindergarten mathematics curriculum: The Building Blocks curriculum." Paper presented at the Institute of Education Sciences Research Conference, Washington, D.C.; and (2) Clements, D. H., & Sarama, J. (2007). "Effects of a preschool mathematics curriculum: Summative research on the Building Blocks project." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 38(2), 136-163.].

Tools of the Mind

Author : Elena Bodrova
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040005438
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Tools of the Mind written by Elena Bodrova and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this classic text remains the seminal resource for in-depth information about major concepts and principles of the cultural-historical theory developed by Lev Vygotsky, his students, and colleagues, as well as three generations of neo-Vygotskian scholars in Russia and the West. Featuring two new chapters on brain development and scaffolding in the zone of proximal development, as well as additional content on technology, dual language learners, and students with disabilities, this new edition provides the latest research evidence supporting the basics of the cultural-historical approach alongside Vygotskian-based practical implications. With concrete explanations and strategies on how to scaffold young children’s learning and development, this book is essential reading for students of early childhood theory and development.

Contemporary Perspectives on Mathematics in Early Childhood Education

Author : Olivia Saracho
Publisher : IAP
ISBN 13 : 1607526379
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Perspectives on Mathematics in Early Childhood Education written by Olivia Saracho and published by IAP. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the research in mathematics education for young children. The researchers who conducted the critical analysis focused on the relationship between (1) mathematics learning in the early years and domain specific approaches to cognitive development, (2) the children’s social learning and their developing understanding of math, and (3) the children’s learning in a natural context and their understanding of mathematics concepts. The work of these scholars can help guide those researchers who are interested in pursuing studies in early childhood mathematics in a specific area of study. This volume will facilitate the research conducted by both novice and expert researchers. The volume has accomplished its major goals, which consists of critically analyzing important research in a specific area that would be most useful in advancing the field and provide recommendations for both researchers and educators.

Early Childhood Assessment

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309314429
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Early Childhood Assessment written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-12-21 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs to enhance the school readiness of all young children, especially children from economically disadvantaged homes and communities and children with special needs. Well-planned and effective assessment can inform teaching and program improvement, and contribute to better outcomes for children. This book affirms that assessments can make crucial contributions to the improvement of children's well-being, but only if they are well designed, implemented effectively, developed in the context of systematic planning, and are interpreted and used appropriately. Otherwise, assessment of children and programs can have negative consequences for both. The value of assessments therefore requires fundamental attention to their purpose and the design of the larger systems in which they are used. Early Childhood Assessment addresses these issues by identifying the important outcomes for children from birth to age 5 and the quality and purposes of different techniques and instruments for developmental assessments.

Literacy Express. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report

Author : What Works Clearinghouse (ED)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Literacy Express. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report written by What Works Clearinghouse (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Literacy Express" is a preschool curriculum designed for three-to five-year-old children. It is structured around units on oral language, emergent literacy, basic math, science, general knowledge, and socioemotional development. It can be used in half-or full-day programs with typically developing children and children with special needs. It provides professional development opportunities for staff; teaching materials; suggested activities; and recommendations for room arrangement, daily schedules, and classroom management. The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviewed four studies of "Literacy Express" for pre-school children. Three of these studies meet WWC evidence standards; the remaining study does not meet either WWC evidence standards or eligibility screens. Based on the three studies, the WWC found positive effects on oral language, print knowledge, and phonological processing and no discernible effects on cognition and math for preschool children. Appendices include: (1) Study characteristics; (2) Outcome measures; (3) Summary of study findings included in the ratings; (4) Summary of sub group findings; and (5) "Literacy Express" ratings. (Contains 9 footnotes.) [The following studies are reviewed in this intervention report: (1) Farver, J. M., Lonigan, C. J., & Eppe, S. (2009). Effective early literacy skill development for young Spanish-speaking English language learners: An experimental study of two methods. "Child Development, 80"(3), 703-719; (2) Lonigan, C. J., Farver, J. M., Clancy-Menchetti, J., & Phillips, B. M. (2005, April). "Promoting the development of preschool children's emergent literacy skills: A randomized evaluation of a literacy-focused curriculum and two professional development models." Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA; (3) Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research (PCER) Consortium. (2008). "Literacy Express and DLM Early Childhood Express" supplemented with "Open Court Reading Pre-K": Florida State University. In "Effects of preschool curriculum programs on school readiness" (pp. 117-130). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Research; and (4) Lonigan, C. J. (2005, December). "Impact of preschool literacy curricula: Results of a randomized evaluation in a public prekindergarten program". Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC. This report has been updated to include a review of two studies that were released since 2007. To access the 2007 report, "Literacy Express. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report," see ED497625. ].

Helping Children Learn Mathematics

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309131987
Total Pages : 53 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Helping Children Learn Mathematics written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-07-31 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.

Reinventing Public Education

Author : Paul Hill
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226336530
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Reinventing Public Education written by Paul Hill and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heated debate is raging over our nation’s public schools and how they should be reformed, with proposals ranging from imposing national standards to replacing public education altogether with a voucher system for private schools. Combining decades of experience in education, the authors propose an innovative approach to solving the problems of our school system and find a middle ground between these extremes. Reinventing Public Education shows how contracting would radically change the way we operate our schools, while keeping them public and accessible to all, and making them better able to meet standards of achievement and equity. Using public funds, local school boards would select private providers to operate individual schools under formal contracts specifying the type and quality of instruction. In a hands-on, concrete fashion, the authors provide a thorough explanation of the pros and cons of school contracting and how it would work in practice. They show how contracting would free local school boards from operating schools so they can focus on improving educational policy; how it would allow parents to choose the best school for their children; and, finally, how it would ensure that schools are held accountable and academic standards are met. While retaining a strong public role in education, contracting enables schools to be more imaginative, adaptable, and suited to the needs of children and families. In presenting an alternative vision for America’s schools, Reinventing Public Education is too important to be ignored.

Bridges in Mathematics. WWC Intervention Report

Author : What Works Clearinghouse (ED)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 3 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Bridges in Mathematics. WWC Intervention Report written by What Works Clearinghouse (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bridges in Mathematics," published by the Math Learning Center (MLC), is an elementary school math curriculum covering kindergarten through fifth grade that focuses on problem solving and skill building, and applies a combination of whole-group, small-group, and independent activities. Lessons incorporate visual models, including manipulatives, to reinforce learning. The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) identified 23 studies of "Bridges in Mathematics" that were published or released between 1985 and 2008: four studies are out of the scope of the review protocol because they have an ineligible study design that does not meet WWC evidence standards; one study is out of the scope of the Elementary School Math review protocol because it is not a study of effectiveness; and eighteen studies are within the scope of the review protocol and have an eligible design, but do not meet WWC evidence standards. The lack of studies meeting WWC evidence standards means that, at this time, the WWC is unable to draw any conclusions based on research about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of "Bridges in Mathematics."

Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309147433
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-11-13 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children's present and future educational success. Research demonstrates that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics. Furthermore, young children enjoy their early informal experiences with mathematics. Unfortunately, many children's potential in mathematics is not fully realized, especially those children who are economically disadvantaged. This is due, in part, to a lack of opportunities to learn mathematics in early childhood settings or through everyday experiences in the home and in their communities. Improvements in early childhood mathematics education can provide young children with the foundation for school success. Relying on a comprehensive review of the research, Mathematics Learning in Early Childhood lays out the critical areas that should be the focus of young children's early mathematics education, explores the extent to which they are currently being incorporated in early childhood settings, and identifies the changes needed to improve the quality of mathematics experiences for young children. This book serves as a call to action to improve the state of early childhood mathematics. It will be especially useful for policy makers and practitioners-those who work directly with children and their families in shaping the policies that affect the education of young children.

Everyday Mathematicsʼ. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report. Updated November 2015

Author : What Works Clearinghouse (ED)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Everyday Mathematicsʼ. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report. Updated November 2015 written by What Works Clearinghouse (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Everyday Mathematicsʼ" curriculum aims to provide students in prekindergarten through grade 6 with multiple opportunities to learn math concepts and practice skills. Since the release of the WWC's 2010 Everyday Mathematics report, the curriculum continues to be widely used and evaluated. This updated review includes 30 studies that were not in the 2010 report. Despite the new research, no additional studies meet WWC design standards and therefore, the WWC rating remains unchanged. Based on the research, the program was found to have potentially positive effects on math achievement for elementary students. The following are appended: (1) Research details for Waite, 2000; (2) Outcome measures for the mathematics achievement domain; (3) Findings included in the rating for the mathematics achievement domain; and (4) Description of supplemental findings for the mathematics achievement domain. A glossary of terms is provided. [For the 2010 edition of this report see ED511794.].

Developing Essential Understanding of Addition and Subtraction for Teaching Mathematics in Prekindergarten-grade 2

Author : Janet H. Caldwell
Publisher : National Council of Teachers of English
ISBN 13 : 9780873536646
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book Developing Essential Understanding of Addition and Subtraction for Teaching Mathematics in Prekindergarten-grade 2 written by Janet H. Caldwell and published by National Council of Teachers of English. This book was released on 2011 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the relationship between addition and subtraction? How do you know whether an algorithm will always work? Can you explain why order matters in subraction but not in addition or why it is false to assert that the sum of any two whole numbers is greater than either number? It is organised around two big ideas and supported by smaller, more specific, interconnected ideas (essential understandings). Gaining an understanding about addition and subtraction is essential as they are the foundation for students’ later learning of multiplication and division. Essential Understanding Series topics include: Number and Numeration for Grades Pre-K-2 Addition and Subtraction for Grades Pre-K-2 Geometry for Grades Pre-K-2 Reasoning and Proof for Grades Pre-K-8 Multiplication and Division for Grades 3-5 Rational Numbers for Grades 3-5 Algebraic Ideas and Readiness for Grades 3-5 Geometric Shapes and Solids for Grades 3-5 Ratio, Proportion and Proportionality for Grades 6-8 Expressions and Equations for Grades 6-8 Measurement for Grades 6-8 Data Analysis and Statistics for Grades 6-8 Function for Grades 9-12 Geometric Relationships for Grades 9-12 Reasoning and Proof for Grades 9-12 Statistics for Grades 9-12

Curiosity Corner. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report

Author : What Works Clearinghouse (ED)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Curiosity Corner. What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report written by What Works Clearinghouse (ED) and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Curiosity Corner" is an early childhood curriculum emphasizing children's language and literacy skills. It comprises two sets of 38 weekly thematic units--one for three-year-olds and one for four-year-olds. Program staff conduct daily lessons using sequential daily activities. One study of "Curiosity Corner" meets the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards, and one study meets WWC evidence standards with reservations. The two studies included more than 500 preschool children from 34 preschools in Florida, Kansas, and New Jersey. Based on these two studies, the WWC considers the extent of evidence for "Curiosity Corner" to be medium to large for oral language and small for print knowledge, phonological processing, cognition, and math. No studies that meet WWC standards with or without reservations examined the effectiveness of "Curiosity Corner" in the early reading and writing domain. (Contains 9 footnotes.) [This report has been updated to include a review of two studies that have been released since 2006. A complete list and disposition of all studies reviewed is provided in the references. The following two studies are reviewed in this intervention report: (1) Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research (PCER) Consortium. (2008). Chapter 5. "Curiosity Corner": Success for All Foundation. In "Effects of Preschool Curriculum Programs on School Readiness" (pp. 75-83). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education; and (2) Chambers, B., Chamberlain, A., Hurley, E. A., & Slavin, R. E. (2001). "Curiosity Corner: Enhancing preschoolers' language abilities through comprehensive reform." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA, April 2001.].

Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309324882
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.