ED438026 PS028117
Title: The Transition to Kindergarten. A Series from the National
Center for Early Development and Learning.
Author(s): Pianta, Robert C., Ed.; Cox, Martha J., Ed.
Author Affiliation: National Center for Early Development & Learning,
Chapel Hill, NC.(BBB35605)
Pages: 404
Publication Date: 1999
Notes: Derived from "The Transition to Kindergarten: A Synthesis
Conference" (Charlottesville, VA, February 18-20, 1998).
ISBN: 1-55766-399-8
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC17 Plus Postage.
Availability: Paul H. Brookes Publishing, Company, Maple Press Distribution
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Language: English
Document Type: Book (010); Collected works--General (020)
Geographic Source: U.S.; Maryland
Journal Announcement: RIEJUL2000
On the premise
that early school transitions affect children's future educational
success and that these critical transitions need to be improved,
this book explores the research on early schooling and reexamines
educational beliefs, policies, and practices relating to the first
years of school, including readiness assessment, entrance ages,
diversity, and personnel preparation. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction:
An Ecological Approach to Kindergarten Transition" (Robert
C. Pianta, Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman, and Martha J. Cox); (2) "Early
Schooling and Social Stratification" (Doris R. Entwisle and
Karl L. Alexander); (3) "Assessing Readiness" (Samuel
J. Meisels); (4) "Promoting Educational Equity and Excellence
in Kindergarten" (Nicholas Zill); (5) "Diverse Perspectives
on Kindergarten Contexts and Practices" (Elizabeth Graue);
(6) "Families and Schools: Rights, Responsibilities, Resources,
and Relationships" (Sandra L. Christenson); (7) "Changing
Schools for Changing Families" (Gary B. Melton, Susan P. Limber,
and Terri L. Teague); (8) "Beginning School for Children at
Risk" (Craig T. Ramey and Sharon L. Ramey); (9) "Children
with Disabilities in Early Elementary School" (Mark Wolery);
(10) "Kindergarten Practices with Children from Low-Income
Families" (Barbara T. Bowman); (11) "Research on the Transition
to Kindergarten" (John Wills Lloyd, Donna R. Steinberg, and
Mary K. Wilhelm-Chapin); (12) "Personnel Preparation and the
Transition to Kindergarten" (Richard M. Clifford); (13) "The
Practice of Effective Transitions: Players Who Make a Winning Team"
(Laura B. Smolkin); (14) "Policy and the Transition Process"
(James J. Gallagher); and (15) "The Changing Nature of the
Transition to School: Trends for the Next Decade" (Robert C.
Pianta and Martha J. Cox). Each chapter contains references. (HTH)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs; Disabilities; Diversity (Student);
Early Childhood Education; Educational Improvement; Educational
Policy; *Educational Practices; Family Characteristics; *Kindergarten;
Learning Readiness; *Preschool Children; *School Readiness; *Student
Adjustment; *Teacher Role; Transitional Programs
Identifiers: Transitional Activities
