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Based on the National Early Literacy Panel Report (NELP) The purpose of this guide is to help teachers understand the research reported in Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel (NELP, 2008). The guide describes ways teachers can use the research effectively for early childhood instruction, assessment, choosing curriculum, and helping parents better support their young children's language and literacy learning. Based on the evidence reported by the National Early Literacy Panel (NELP), this guide will help teachers and program administrators make a significant difference in young children's literacy learning. It is not enough to base instructional decisions on what we "think" or "feel" is effective. Armed with findings from this report, instructional decisions now can be based on what is known to improve early language and literacy learning. Programs that have a literacy-focused preschool curriculum are going to realize far better outcomes for children than those that do not have such a curriculum. This may mean investing in professional development because teachers who are trained to provide instruction based on research-proven information will get far better outcomes. Visit the National Center for Families Learning website for information about early language and literacy professional development offerings. www.familieslearning.org

Full Color Version CIRCLES(R) is grounded in evidence-based practices and principles with a strong focus toward Native culture and language preservation. Using this curriculum approach, teachers are encouraged to implement a variety of teaching strategies to support American Indian learners while paying attention to child observation to inform instructional practices. Nearly three decades of work with American Indian preschool children and families has contributed to and shaped this unique curriculum approach created by the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL). This book, the CIRCLES(R) Core Curriculum Approach, shares the three foundational Frameworks and the seven Curriculum Elements that make up the CIRCLES(R) curriculum. Professional development opportunities for CIRCLES is available exclusively through the National Center for Families Learning. Participants leave CIRCLES Core training with implementation strategies and tools to immediately incorporate the CIRCLES approach into the preschool day.