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Tools and Instruments

COMING SOON! Assessing Spanish–English Bilingual Preschoolers
A Guide to Best Approaches and Measures
By Sandra Barrueco, Michael López, Christine Ong, & Patricia Lozano

COMING SOON! Number Sense Screener (NSS), K–1, Research Edition
By Nancy C. Jordan & Joseph J. Glutting, with Nancy Dyson

COMING SOON! Preschool-Wide Evaluation Tool (PreSET), Research Edition
An Assessment of Universal Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support in Early Childhood
By Elizabeth A. Steed, Tina M. Pomerleau, & Robert H. Horner

Child/Home Early Language and Literacy Observation (CHELLO)
By Susan B. Neuman, Julie Dwyer, & Serene Koh

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
By Robert Pianta, Karen M. La Paro, & Bridget K. Hamre

Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO)
By Miriam W. Smith, Joanne P. Brady, & Louisa Anastasopoulos (ELLCO Pre-K)

By Miriam W. Smith, Joanne P. Brady, & Nancy Clark-Chiarelli (ELLCO K–3)

• Professional development available

LINKing Authentic Assessment and Early Childhood Intervention
Best Measures for Best Practices, Second Edition
By Stephen J. Bagnato, John T. Neisworth, & Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, Second Edition (TPBA2) & Transdisciplinary Play-Based Intervention, Second Edition (TPBI2)
By Toni W. Linder, with invited contributors

• Professional development available

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Administration and Professional Development

COMING SOON! Effective Early Childhood Professional Development
Improving Teacher Practice and Child Outcomes
Edited by Carollee Howes, Bridget K. Hamre, & Robert C. Pianta

COMING SOON! Supporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education
A Cross-Cultural Competence Video Library
By Deborah Chen, Michele Haney, & Annie Cox

NEW! Developing Cross-Cultural Competence
A Guide for Working with Children and Their Families, Fourth Edition
Edited by Eleanor W. Lynch & Marci J. Hanson

NEW! Dual Language Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom
Edited by Carollee Howes, Jason T. Downer, & Robert C. Pianta

NEW! The Pre-K Debates
Current Issues and Controversies
Edited by Edward Zigler, Walter S. Gilliam, & W. Steven Barnett

NEW! Preschool Education in Today's World
Teaching Children with Diverse Backgrounds and Abilities
By M. Susan Burns, Richard T. Johnson, & Mona M Assaf

The ABCs of the ADA
Your Early Childhood Program's guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act
By Karren Ikeda Wood & Victoria Youcha

Consultation in Early Childhood Settings
By Virginia Buysse & Patricia W. Wesley

Critical Issues in Early Childhood Professional Development
Edited by Martha Zaslow & Ivelisse Martinez-Beck

The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook
By Dathan D. Rush & M'Lisa L. Shelden

Extending the Dance in Infant and Toddler Caregiving
Enhancing Attachment and Relationships
By Helen H. Raikes & Carolyn Pope Edwards

Foundations for Teaching Excellence
Connecting Early Childhood Quality Rating, Professional Development, and Competency Systems in States
Edited by Carollee Howes & Robert C. Pianta

The Head Start Debates
Edited by Edward Zigler & Sally J. Styfco

Language Arts in Early Childhood Education
Designing Curriculum to Meet Standards with Evidence-Based Practices
By Victoria Carr & Mary Beth Wright-Myers, with invited contributors
Producer/Director: Tom Purdy

The Leadership Equation
Strategies for Individuals Who Are Champions for Children, Youth, and Families
Edited by Gary M. Blau & Phyllis R. Magrab

The New Voices ~ Nuevas Voces Facilitator's Guide to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood
By Dina C. Castro, Betsy Ayankoya, & Christina Kasprzak

Preparing Teachers for the Early Childhood Classroom
Proven Models and Key Principles
Edited by Susan B. Neuman & Michael L. Kamil

The Program Administrator's Guide to Early Childhood Special Education
Leadership, Development, and Supervision
Edited by Janeen McCracken Taylor, James McGowan, & Toni Linder

The Promise of Pre-K
Edited by Robert C. Pianta & Carollee Howes

Quality Measurement in Early Childhood Settings
Edited by Martha Zaslow, Ivelisse Martinez-Beck, Kathryn Tout, & Tamara Halle

The Quest for Quality
Promising Innovations for Early Childhood Programs
Edited by Patricia W. Wesley & Virginia Buysse

Science in Early Childhood Education
Designing Curriculum to Meet Standards with Evidence-Based Practices
By Victoria Carr & Mary Beth Wright-Myers, with invited contributors
Producer/Director: Tom Purdy

Starting Strong
Early Childhood Education and Care
By the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Transitions for Young Children
Creating Connections Across Early Childhood Systems
Edited by Sharon Lynn Kagan & Kate Tarrant

Using Skilled Dialogue to Transform Challenging Interactions
Honoring Identity, Voice, and Connection
By Isaura Barrera & Lucinda Kramer

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Math & Science

NEW! Cowboys Count, Monkeys Measure, and Princesses Problem Solve
Building Early Math Skills Through Storybooks
By Jane M. Wilburne, Jane B. Keat, & Mary P. Napoli

NEW! Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood
By Sally Moomaw

Blocks and Beyond
Strengthening Early Math and Science Skills through Spatial Learning
By Mary Jo Pollman

Preschool Pathways to Science (PrePS™)
Facilitating Scientific Ways of Thinking, Talking, Doing, and Understanding
By Rochel Gelman, Kimberly Brenneman, Gay Macdonald, & Moisés Román

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Development, Learning, and Behavior

COMING SOON! Feeding Challenges in Young Children
Strategies and Specialized Interventions for Success
By Deborah A. Bruns & Stacy D. Thompson

COMING SOON! Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, Pre-K–6
Edited by Martha C. Hougen & Susan M. Smartt

COMING SOON! Skilled Dialogue
Strategies for Responding to Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood, Second Edition
By Isaura Barrera, Lucinda Kramer, & Dianne Macpherson

NEW! Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health
A Practical Guide for Professionals
Edited by Susan Janko Summers & Rachel Chazan-Cohen

Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings: A Teacher's Guide
By Dawn M. Denno, Victoria Carr, & Susan Hart Bell

Beginning Literacy with Language
Young Children Learning at Home and School
Edited by David K. Dickinson & Patton O. Tabors

Challenging Behaviors in Young Children
Techniques and Solutions (DVD)
Produced by Grace Hanlon

Dual Language Development and Disorders
A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Second Edition
By Johanne Paradis, Fred Genesee, & Martha B. Crago

Edades & Etapas Actividades de Aprendizaje de 0 a 5 años
By Elizabeth Twombly & Ginger Fink

Effective Early Literacy Practice
Here's How, Here's Why
By Andrea DeBruin-Parecki

Engagement of Every Child in the Preschool Classroom
By R.A. McWilliam & Amy M. Casey

Literacies in Childhood
Changing Views, Challenging Practice, Second Edition
Edited by Laurie Makin, Criss Jones Díaz, and Claire McLachlan

Little Kids, Big Worries
Stress-Busting Tips for Early Childhood Classrooms
By Alice Sterling Honig

The New Voices ~ Nuevas Voces Guide to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood
By Dina C. Castro, Betsy Ayankoya, & Christina Kasprzak

One Child, Two Languages
A Guide for Early Childhood Educators of Children Learning English as a Second Language, Second Edition
By Patton O. Tabors

One Child, Two Languages in Action
A Professional Development DVD
Educating & Assessing Young Second-Language Learners
By Patton O. Tabors, with Mariela M. Páez & Cornelia Heise-Baigorria

School Readiness and the Transition to Kindergarten in the Era of Accountability
Edited by Robert C. Pianta, Martha J. Cox, & Kyle Snow

Seeing All Kids as Readers
A New Vision for Literacy in the Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom
By Christopher Kliewer

Shared Storybook Reading
Building Young Children's Language and Emergent Literacy Skills
By Helen K. Ezell & Laura M. Justice

Social and Emotional Health in Early Childhood
Building Bridges Between Services and Systems
Edited by Deborah F. Perry, Roxane Kaufmann, & Jane Knitzer

Social Competence of Young Children
Risk, Disability, and Intervention
Edited by William H. Brown, Samuel L. Odom, & Scott R. McConnell

Successful Kindergarten Transition
Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families, and Schools
By Robert C. Pianta & Marcia Kraft-Sayre

Talk to Me, Baby!
How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development
By Betty S. Bardige

Teaching 4- to 8-Year-Olds
Literacy, Math, Multiculturalism, and Classroom Community
By Carollee Howes

The Temperament Perspective
Working with Children’s Behavioral Styles
By Jan Kristal

The Transition to Kindergarten
Edited by Robert C. Pianta & Martha J. Cox

Young Children's Behavior
Practical Approaches for Caregivers and Teachers, Third Edition
By Louise Porter

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Curricula, Activity, and Story Books

NEW! PAVEd for Success
Building Vocabulary and Language Development in Young Learners
By Claire E. Hamilton & Paula J. Schwanenflugel

A Is for "All Aboard!"
By Paula Kluth & Victoria Kluth

Building Language Throughout the Year
The Preschool Early Literacy Curriculum
By John Lybolt, Jennifer Armstrong, Kristin Evans Techmanski, & Catherine Gottfred

Early Literacy in Action
The Language-Focused Curriculum for Preschool
By Betty Bunce

Interventions for Reading Success
By Diane Haager, Joseph A. Dimino, & Michelle P. Windmueller

Ladders to Literacy
A Kindergarten Activity Book, Second Edition
By Rollanda E. O'Connor, Angela Notari-Syverson, & Patricia F. Vadasy

Ladders to Literacy
A Preschool Activity Book, Second Edition
By Angela Notari-Syverson, Rollanda E. O'Connor, & Patricia F. Vadasy

Let's Read Together
Improving Literacy Outcomes with the Adult/Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI)
By Andrea DeBruin-Parecki

• Professional development available

Pedro's Whale
By Paula Kluth & Patrick Schwarz

Phonemic Awareness in Young Children
A Classroom Curriculum
By Marilyn Jager Adams, Barbara R. Foorman, Ingvar Lunberg, & Terri Beeler

Read, Play, and Learn!®
Storybook Activities for Young Children: The Transdisciplinary Play-Based Curriculum
By Toni W. Linder, with invited contributors

• Professional development available

Road to the Code
A Phonological Awareness Program for Young Children
By Benita A. Blachman, Eileen Wynne Ball, Rochella Black, & Darlene M. Tangel

Strong Kids – Pre-K
A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
By Kenneth W. Merrell, Sara A. Whitcomb, & Danielle M. Parisi

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Special Needs/Inclusion

Achieving Learning Goals Through Play, Second Edition
By Anne H. Widerstrom

Alternative Approaches to Assessing Young Children, Second Edition
By Angela Losardo & Angela Notari Syverson

Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings
The Blended Practices Approach
By Jennifer Grisham-Brown & Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, with invited contributors

Assistive Technology for Young Children
Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
By Kathleen Sadao & Nancy B. Robinson

Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings
By Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Mary Louise Hemmeter, & Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs, Second Edition
By Susan R. Sandall & Ilene S. Schwartz

• Professional development available

Early Interactions [DVD]
Parent-Professional Perspectives in Early Intervention
By Deborah Chen & M. Diane Klein

A Guide to Itinerant Early Childhood Special Education Services
By Laurie A. Dinnebeil & William F. McInerney

Passport to Friendship
Facilitating Peer Play for Children with ASD
By Behavioral Intervention Association

Tools for Transition in Early Childhood
A Step-by-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, and Families
By Beth S. Rous & Rena A. Hallam

Trainer's Guide to Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs
By Gail E. Joseph, Susan R. Sandall, & Ilene S. Schwartz

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