Early Childhood
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The early years are critical to a child’s development and future educational success. Young children need safe, healthy, nurturing environments in which to grow. They also benefit from surroundings and activities that are rich in language; lead them to think, question, and solve problems; and help build their social and motor skills. Moreover, research shows that early care and education programs can improve children's educational readiness and success, particularly for those children most in need.
SEDL has focused on the area of early childhood since the institution's founding. Over the years, this work has involved developing instructional resources, providing training and technical assistance, and conducting research and program evaluations. Our current work and staff expertise in this area focus on strategies for building family involvement, school readiness, prereading skills, and effective prekindergarten programs.
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Contacts:
Dr. Robin Jarvis
1-800-644-8671
robin.jarvis@sedl.org
Dr. Michael Vaden-Kiernan
1-800-476-6861, ext. 6562
michael.vaden-kiernan@sedl.org