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Table of Contents:
Part 1  •    Early Childhood Education and Professional Development  Chapter 1   You and Early Childhood Education: What Does It Mean to Be a Professional?   Chapter 2   Current Issues and Public Policy: Contemporary Influences on Children and Families   Chapter 3   Observation and Assessment for Teaching and Learning: Effective Teaching Through Appropriate Evaluation Part 2  •    Foundations: History and Theories   Chapter 4   The Past and the Present: Prologue to the Future   Chapter 5   Theories Applied to Teaching and Learning: Foundations for Practice   Part 3  •    Programs and Services for Children and Families   Chapter 6   Early Childhood Programs: Applying Theories to Practice   Chapter 7   Child Care: Meeting the Needs of Children and Families   Chapter 8   The Federal and State Government: Supporting Children’s Success   Part 4  •    Teaching Today’s Young Children: Linking Development and Learning   Chapter 9   Infants and Toddlers: Foundation Years for Learning   Chapter 10    The Preschool Years: Readiness for School and Life  Chapter 11    Kindergarten Education: Learning All You Need to Know   Chapter 12    The Primary Grades: Preparation for Lifelong Success   Chapter 13    Technology and Young Children: Education for the Information Age   Part 5  •    Meeting the Special Needs of Young Children   Chapter 14    Guiding Children: Helping Children Become Responsible   Chapter 15    Multiculturalism:  Living and Learning in a Diverse Society   Chapter 16    Children with Diverse Needs: Appropriate Education for All   Chapter 17    Parent, Family, and the Community Involvement: Building Partnerships for Student Success Appendix A NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment  Appendix B NAEYC Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age Eight Appendix C Time Line: The History of Early Childhood Education