http://www.centeroninstruction.org/topic.cfm?k=EL The Center on Instruction offers evidence-based Early Learning resources to help educators and policymakers improve teaching and learning for all young children birth to age five. The materials are designed to facilitate children's cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development by providing instructional support in the content areas of emergent literacy, mathematics, and science. Materials also highlight early intervention for struggling learners and evidence-based instructional strategies for children who are learning English to support classroom diversity and differentiated instruction. en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:19 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:19 GMT Copyright 2012 Center on Instruction coi-info@rmcres.com (Center on Instruction) info@cvwp.com (CrystalVision, Inc.) Early Learning 5 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/images/logo_main_white.gif http://www.centeroninstruction.org/topic.cfm?k=EL 120 86 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/response-to-intervention-rti-in-early-childhood-building-consensus-on-the-defining-features This resource provides a clear overview of the RTI framework and the feasibility of implementing tiered instruction and intervention in early childhood learning environments. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:00:04 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/response-to-intervention-rti-in-early-childhood-building-consensus-on-the-defining-features http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preschool-for-english-language-learners---part-i-language-learning This video clip, the first of a two-part webinar, focuses on the effectiveness of preschool education for English Language Learners. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:01:51 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preschool-for-english-language-learners---part-i-language-learning http://www.centeroninstruction.org/connect-module-6-dialogic-reading-practices This comprehensive module focuses on Dialogic Reading, an evidence-based instructional practice that builds oral language development, especially for children who live in poverty or lack age-appropriate language skills, by implementing a systematic approach to shared storybook reading. Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:32:36 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/connect-module-6-dialogic-reading-practices http://www.centeroninstruction.org/issue-brief-promoting-social-emotional-and-behavioral-outcomes-of-young-children-served-under-idea This resource is just one of many documents on the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children website that support positive behavior outcomes for young children. Tue, 6 Sep 2011 19:30:06 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/issue-brief-promoting-social-emotional-and-behavioral-outcomes-of-young-children-served-under-idea http://www.centeroninstruction.org/the-promise-of-preschool-why-we-need-early-education-for-all This article, published in the Spring 2010 issue of American Educator, focuses on the importance of high quality early education. Fri, 2 Sep 2011 15:38:48 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/the-promise-of-preschool-why-we-need-early-education-for-all http://www.centeroninstruction.org/starting-out-right-a-guide-to-promoting-childrens-reading-success Highlighting the key aspects of language and literacy development from birth to grade 3, this resource translates research findings into every day practice and clearly identifies the skills that children must master to succeed in reading. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:58:06 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/starting-out-right-a-guide-to-promoting-childrens-reading-success http://www.centeroninstruction.org/from-neurons-to-neighborhoods-the-science-of-early-childhood-development A “must read” for early childhood leaders and policymakers, this book is a comprehensive resource that focuses on the scientific study of child development and how environmental factors impact early learning. Thu, 4 Aug 2011 13:08:18 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/from-neurons-to-neighborhoods-the-science-of-early-childhood-development http://www.centeroninstruction.org/early-beginnings-early-literacy-knowledge-and-instruction This resource is the first in a set of booklets, Cornerstones: An Early Literacy Series, that provide instructional guidance for early childhood caregivers, teachers, and leaders. Tue, 2 Aug 2011 13:20:36 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/early-beginnings-early-literacy-knowledge-and-instruction http://www.centeroninstruction.org/learning-to-talk-and-listen-an-oral-language-resource-for-early-childhood-caregivers This resource is the second in the Cornerstones: An Early Literacy Series publications which are based on the findings of the National Early Literacy Panel about early literacy development. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:42:35 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/learning-to-talk-and-listen-an-oral-language-resource-for-early-childhood-caregivers http://www.centeroninstruction.org/investing-in-young-children-new-directions-in-federal-preschool-and-early-childhood-policy This Brookings Institute paper reviews the effectiveness of several federally funded preK programs: Early Head Start, Head Start, and home visiting (Nurse-Family Partnership) programs. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:14:45 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/investing-in-young-children-new-directions-in-federal-preschool-and-early-childhood-policy http://www.centeroninstruction.org/mathematical-and-scientific-development-in-early-childhood-a-workshop-summary This resource provides a synopsis of the presentations and discussions by a group of scholars in early childhood development and education: Catherine Snow, Rochel Gelman, Sharon Kagan, Dough Clements, and others. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:42:50 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/mathematical-and-scientific-development-in-early-childhood-a-workshop-summary http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-study-of-classroom-literacy-interventions-and-outcomes-in-even-start This report presents the findings of a two-year research study that explored the impact of language and literacy curricula used in Even Start classrooms. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:22:15 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-study-of-classroom-literacy-interventions-and-outcomes-in-even-start http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preschool-language-and-literacy---use-interactive-and-dialogic-reading This resource provides information and instructional tools to support the implementation of interactive and dialogic reading. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:22:46 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preschool-language-and-literacy---use-interactive-and-dialogic-reading http://www.centeroninstruction.org/what-works-clearinghouse-dialogic-reading Dialogic Reading is an interactive shared picture book reading experience designed to enhance young children's language and literacy skills. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:31:31 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/what-works-clearinghouse-dialogic-reading http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preschool-curriculum-whats-in-it-for-children-and-teachers This publication provides an evidence-based overview of four dimensions of preschool curriculum: oral language, literacy, mathematics, and science. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:16:55 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/preschool-curriculum-whats-in-it-for-children-and-teachers