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Project

Development of an Empirically Based Intervention for Childcare Teachers to Promote Language Skills in At-Risk Toddlers

Center:

TX-LoneStar, LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Cathy Guttentag
[email protected]
713-500-3719

Project Description:

This three-year study will develop and document the feasibility and promise of a professional development intervention targeting teachers of at-risk toddlers in childcare settings. This eight to 10 session intervention, to be called Toddler Language in the Classroom or TLC, will be designed to improve at-risk toddlers language outcomes by increasing quality language and literacy experiences in the childcare setting. The intervention will include didactic training and in-class mentoring to assist teachers in achieving knowledge of early language development, empowerment in their role in supporting toddlers language development, and competence in applying specific language promoting strategies within daily care giving contexts such as meal/snack time, centers time, circle/book-reading time, outdoor time, and transition times.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County

Funding Source: