Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development
(CEECD)
The mission of the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood
Development (CEECD) is to improve our knowledge of the social
and emotional development of young children.
Between the ages of 0 and 5, children experience a phase of
accelerated growth. The education, care and attention they receive
during this crucial period of development have a decisive effect
on their future.
It is therefore extremely important for service providers,
planners and policymakers to thoroughly understand the significance
of early childhood to ensure that young children's social and
emotional needs are fulfilled.
CEECD: WHAT'S NEW? Discover experts' texts recently posted
online in CEECD
Encyclopedia
Also look for the upcoming May 2005 issue of The Bulletin,
as it will feature the summary highlights of the language and
literacy development collaboration between the CEECD and the
Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network. Watch for this
important issue that summarizes the current state of knowledge
on children's language and literacy development and describes
the implications this knowledge has for early learning policies
and practices.
GETTING
READY FOR SCHOOL
Early childhood education programs are valuable interventions
to assist children in developing appropriate school-readiness
skills. Other Texts on School
Transition
WHEN
SPEAKING IS A CHALLENGE
Children with early language disorders are at risk of social
and behavioural problems as well as academic failure, including
literacy difficulties.
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