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ERIC Number: EJ605511
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Innovation in Early Intervention for Children in Families with Low Incomes--Lessons from the Chicago Child-Parent Centers.
Reynolds, Arthur J.; Miedel, Wendy T.; Mann, Emily A.
Young Children, v55 n2 p84-88 Mar 2000
Notes that early childhood intervention is receiving renewed national attention and presents highlights of the Chicago Child-Parent Center (CPC) program. Notes that the center-based CPC features a structured and diverse set of language-based instructional activities, lower than average child-to-teacher ratios, multifaceted parent participation program, outreach activities, professional development for staff, health and nutrition services, and a comprehensive elementary program. (LBT)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Elementary Education, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Outreach Programs, Parent Participation, Professional Development, Teacher Student Ratio, Young Children
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Center Based Programs; Chicago Child Parent Centers IL; Illinois (Chicago)