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Kreider, Holly M.; Hurd, Tracey L. – 1999
The Families Matter series of papers from the Harvard Family Research Project advances the concept of family-centered child care, advocating an approach to early childhood education that addresses the development of the child and family together. Grounded in family support principles, which build on family strengths and work from a community's…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Kreider, Holly M.; Lopez, M. Elena – Principal, 1999
A recent ethnographic study that interviewed 11 elementary principals provides examples of how principals with limited resources can build relationships with low-income parents. Effective principals set goals, expand services to children and families, provide parenting education, negotiate and celebrate cultural differences, build strong…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Ethnography, Family Programs
Download full textShartrand, Angela M.; Weiss, Heather B.; Kreider, Holly M.; Lopez, M. Elena – 1997
This report presents a framework to help educators improve teacher training in family involvement. Information comes from the Harvard Family Research Project, which documented the nature and scope of preservice education in family involvement. Researchers reviewed state teacher certification requirements, surveyed courses and requirements at…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Cultural Awareness, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
