Early childhood education and care in the USA / edited by Debby Cryer and Richard M. Clifford.

Other author Cryer, Debby.
Other author Clifford, Richard M.
Other author National Center for Early Development & Learning (U.S.)
Format Book
Publication InfoBaltimore, Md. : P.H. Brookes, ©2003.
Descriptionxxii, 227 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Early childhood education--Government policy. --United States.
Child care--Government policy. --United States.

Contents Overview of the current policy context / Sheila B. Kamerman and Shirley Gatenio -- Defining program quality / Debby Cryer -- Access to programs / Edna Runnels Ranck -- Regulatory policy ; Staff roles, education, and compensation / Gwen G. Morgan -- Program content and implementation / Lilian G. Katz -- Family engagement and support / Barbara T. Bowman -- Funding issues for early childhood education and care programs / W. Steven Barnett and Leonard N. Masse -- Evaluation and research / Kristin Moore and Jerry West -- Innovations in early childhood education and care / Victoria R. Fu -- Challenges for early childhood education and care policy / Richard M. Clifford, Moncrieff Cochran, and Sharon Lynn Kagan.
Local noteLittle-344901--305131050409V
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002028233
ISBN1557666385