Cami, age 3, is included in pre-school. The teachers use sign language in the class so that Cami understands what is going on around her and can participate. The children see the sign language and slowly absorb and internalize and use the sign language occasionally in a natural way.
Best Practices
Doing Your Culture Right
Dr. George Scarlett about problems in different cultures and how to help communities in need by setting good examples.
Finding the Right Team
Peter Brown about different school systems, how to choose and work with a team and the support and influence needed from the community.
George Scarlett – Full Interview
Interview with George Scarlett
Leadership & Training
Jie-Qi Chen and Principal Elizabeth Najera about teacher training, dedication and the importance of good communication.
Lisa Kuh – Full Interview
Interview with Lisa Kuh PhD. early childhood master teacher at The Children’s School, October 2010. She is currently the Director of Early Education for Somerville Public Schools in Somerville, MA.
Prof. Patrick Schwartz – Full Interview
Interview with Prof. Patrick Schwartz, National Louis University, Chicago.
Reggio Emilia & Me
A short ‘car talk’ by Prof. Howard Gardner while traveling in Bulgaria in November 2009 about the schools and the city of Reggio Emilia in Italy, and about their exemplary early childhood approach. Professor Gardner worked with the local schools for years and have been advising them on a variety of key issues. Excerpt
Richard Learner – Full Interview
Prof. Richard Learner speaks about his beliefs and conviction in positive development at youth and against the old deficit model.
School of Love
The story of Penka Kassabova, a pioneer of early childhood education in Bulgaria. A graduate of the National College of Education in Evanston, IL, Penka became the director of the American Kindergarten in Sofia, Bulgaria and the school for kindergarten teachers.