Early Learning Standards and Staff Development

Download or read book Early Learning Standards and Staff Development written by Gaye Gronlund and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2014-12-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Learning Standards and Staff Development helps directors and trainers guide early childhood staff to fulfill learning standards, often without compromising best practices. Written by respected consultants Gaye Gronlund and Marlyn James, it is one of few books on staff development in the area of learning standards. The book includes activities for reflecting on issues such as how much teachers should direct each type of classroom activity, and helps staff developers assist teachers in strengthening their observation and documentation skills. The book comes with a DVD featuring video vignettes to accompany the observation exercises, as well as PowerPoint training aids.