early language and literacy

[Christyn Dundorf]

I am looking for a curriculum for childhood care and education
practitioners (i.e. those who work with children in their homes, in child
care centers, in Head Starts, etc.) that will help the practitioners
support the language and literacy development of the children in their
care.  The focus of this curriculum should be on working with children ages
0-5.  It must involve a balanced approach, facilitating both language and
literacy development using developmentally appropriate practices
(conforming to the position statements of the National Association for the
Education of Young Children on this subject).

As a curriculum for practitioners, it should accommodate multiple adult
learning styles and  literacy levels.  It should also involve a limited
number of sessions (approximately 4, 3-hour sessions).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Christyn Dundorf










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Christyn Dundorf, Ph.D.
Oregon Center for Career Development in
Childhood Care and Education
Portland State University
P. O. Box 751-OCCD
Portland, OR  97207-0751
503.725.8536