NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ609776
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
Pioneering Steps (and Fumbles) in Developing a Federal Preschool Intervention.
Zigler, Edward; Styfco, Sally J.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v20 n2 p67-70,78 Sum 2000
This article recounts the experiences of a pioneer of the Head Start program, a program developed to provide disadvantaged young children with school readiness skills. Influences in the early development of the program are discussed, along with program challenges. The need for standardized performance measures and program evaluation is urged. (CR)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Philosophy, High Risk Students, Program Design, Program Development, Program Evaluation, School Readiness, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Project Head Start
Note: Theme Issue: Early Childhood Special Education in a New Century: Voices from the Past, Visions for Our Future-Part 2.