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Iowa Early Education: The State-Of-The-State Study., University Of Northern Iowa
Iowa Early Education: The State-Of-The-State Study., University Of Northern Iowa
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The Regents' Center for Early Developmental Education (University of Northern Iowa) focuses efforts on improving early childhood education (birth through 8 years) in Iowa by supporting educational efforts that emphasize children's interests; experimentation; and cooperation. In recent years; educational reform initiatives have targeted programs for 4-year-olds and younger elementary-aged children. The Regents' Center initiated a comprehensive needs assessment study of early education in Iowa in 1994. Surveys focused on program characteristics such as enrollment; instructional arrangements; staffing; teacher qualifications; parent participation; and other issues relating to program implementation. This report presents findings from Phase One; and consists of survey results …