This text evolved from the collaboration of federal agencies participating in the Science and the Ecology of Early Development (SEED) consortium. Forty-nine American academics, researchers and
practitioners contribute 15 chapters identifying key emerging issues in the research on early childhood professional development and highlighting links across areas of research that focus on
laying the groundwork for school readiness. Coverage includes problems with defining and measuring the early childhood professional workforce and suggestions for increasing clarity and
agreement; connecting early child care worker professional development with child outcomes; designing models for professional development at the local, state, and national levels; economic
perspectives on early care and education; and improving professional development across varying programs and policies. For academics, researchers, and policy makers. Annotation 穢2006 Book News,
Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
