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In this book the author reverses three decades of thinking about what creates successful children, solving the mysteries of why some succeed and others fail, and of how to move individual children toward their full potential for success. The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the...
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Redleaf Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
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This book describes a process of learning that involves repeated interaction with and exploration of a caring environment, which builds trust between children and you. Each experience offers children the chance to choose their own approaches to tasks that promote their development. -- Back cover
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Born a slave in Virginia in 1856, Booker T. Washington rose in prominence to become black America's foremost spokesman. This is the dramatic autobiographical account of Washington's struggle to succeed and prosper in a country that refused to acknowledge his existence. From his fight for an education to his founding of the world-renowned Tuskegee Institute, Up From Slavery is one of the most significant and defining works in American literature. A...
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Colorado Department of Education [Prevention Initiatives Unit]
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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In 2007, the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation that created a system of local early childhood Councils. HB07-1062 specifically called for the creation of a statewide system of Early Childhood Councils that would "increase and sustain the availability, accessibility, capacity and quality of early childhood services throughout the State." Early childhood services refer to early care and education, as well as related services for young children...
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Colorado Department of Education, Teaching and Learning Unit
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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In 2011, the Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 11-1027 (sections 26-6-601-605, C.R.S.) which required the CDHS to develop a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) for school district and charter school early childhood education programs are embedded in licensing for all early education and care programs, including programs based in public school districts and charter schools.
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WestEd
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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As part of its overall process to revise the State's Model Content Standards, the Colorado Department of Education asked WestEd to expand its review to include summaries of the pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) and early learning standards of innovative states or states considered leaders in the field.
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Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Early Childhood, Early Childhood Mental Health Unit
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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We all have mental health - even babies! Just as we care for children's physical health we must also take care of their mental health. We do this by supporting their social-emotional development. By helping children to learn social and emotional skills, you can build stronger relationships with children and families. You can also reduce challenging behavior in children that you work with. These resource are intended to: 1) Educate professionals about...
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Colorado Department of Education, Achievement and Strategy Division, Teaching and Learning Unit, Office of Literacy
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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The 2012 School Finance Act required the CDE to issue a competitive request for proposals (RFP) for state purchase of an early literacy assessment tool that teachers may use to obtain real-time assessments of the reading skill levels of students in kindergarten through third grade. The intent was to support state purchase of software that provides individualized assessments with immediate results, stores and analyzes those results, and recommends...
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[Colorado Department of Education]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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This document clarifies and updates the roles and responsibilities of local Community Centered Boards (CCBs) and Special Education Administrative Units (AUs) (i.e., boards of cooperative education services and qualifying school districts) to carry out state and federal law, rules, and regulations relevant to identification, screening, evaluation and transition of infants and toddlers suspected to have a developmental delay or disability. Roles...
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National Association for the Education of Young Children
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English
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With this volume's practical guidance, you'll grow in your ability to identify, confront, and eliminate barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity. Most important, you'll find tips for helping staff and children learn to respect each other, themselves, and all people. Over the last three decades, educators across the nation and around the world have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience...