California implemented transitional kindergarten in all school districts across the state; however, the program did not align with the state credential program or higher education to prepare teachers to effectively teach TK by requiring them to have c . . .

This project was developed to address the need for a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum, in the early childhood special education field. It draws from a combination of experience and current research defining and supporting best practic . . .

This study explored the perceived effectiveness of the Head Start State Preschool Program in California in regards to language and literacy development of the students who attend the Early Child Development Program. Note that Head Start programs are i . . .

Parent Involvement is a vital component to the success of children academically but also the success of schools and communities. Head Start has the prestige of being the first program to value the importance of parent involvement. Parent involvement h . . .

Classrooms at every grade level are infused with gender inequity and most teachers are ignorant of the grave impact this bias has on girls’ self-esteem and education (Sadker & Saker, 1986). While subsequent studies note some successes in the educa . . .

The purpose of this project was to develop and implement a professional development workshop and coaching model for paraprofessionals in state funded preschool programs in California serving low income populations. The project aimed to provide parapro . . .

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) reports that up to 40% of students have experienced, or been witness to, traumatic stressors during their lifetime. According to the National Research Counsel Institute of Medicine, “the environment . . .