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2011 Edward Zigler Western Research Institute Presentations

Edward Zigler Western Research Institute
February 8, 2011

Keynote Presentation

Major Research Findings and Issues When Studying Young Dual Language Learners, Dr. Linda M. Espinosa, Professor of Early Childhood Education (Ret.) at the University of Missouri, Columbia (5.94MB)

Morning Presentations

The Effects of an Early Writing Intervention with Preschool Dual Language Learners: Carola Matera, Ph.D., Early Learning Consultant (290KB)

How the Environment Rating Scales Support Cultural Diversity in a Comprehensive Program Quality Assessment: Thelma Harms, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (29KB)

Lunch Presentations

Head Start Outcome Bulletin: Peter Huffaker, Child Care Results (345KB)

Research and Public Policy Update: Benjamin Allen, Ph.D., Director of Public Policy and Research, National Head Start Association (155KB)

Afternoon Presentations

An Experimental Study Comparing English-only and Transitional Bilingual Preschool Education in Head Start: Lillian Durán, Ph.D.(582KB)

Impact of American Sign Language on Preschool Children's Letter Name and Sound Learning: JaNay E. Brown, Master's Candidate, California State University, Sacramento (131KB)

Update and Overview of the Center for Early Care and Education Research: Dual Language Learners: Dina Castro, MPH, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (365KB)

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