Restructuring Schools to Meet the Needs of Children and Families

School-Based Early Childhood Centers

Rebecca Novick, Ph.D.
February 1995

Emphasizing strong partnerships with family and community, the early childhood centers concept called for a restructuring of schooling for children ages four to eight, utilizing an approach to teaching that focuses on how children learn and develop. In 1991, partnerships were established with six Northwest sites to provide case studies of the restructuring process. Staff observed the efforts through site visits. This report describes the methodology to identify sites and to chart the change process; analyzes the findings, and provides a literature review relevant to early childhood centers.

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