Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Impact of Classroom Response Systems on Achievement, Lori L. Curtis
Effective Language and Literacy Instruction in Kindergarten, Doreen Ann Felts
Influencing Parents to Address Children's Sleep Needs, Justine M. Foley
Multicultural Preschool Units of Inquiry: Tashkent International School, Jennifer Lasater
Come Play With Me: A 0-3 Play Curriculum for Low-Income Families, Sarah Saettele
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Changing Leadership From Within: A Look at Directors' Leadership Role in Early Childhood Education, Nancy Adams-Leonard
A Quality, Faith-Based Christian Family Child Care Home Environment: A Tool for Family Child Care Home Providers, Parents, and Professionals, Shannon Munrea Bates
Professional Development in Early Childhood Education Facilitated by the Director, Amy N. Beach
Emergent Literacy in Infants and Toddlers: A Propsed Caregiver Education Curriculum, Rachel Bowman
Supporting Healthy Identity Development of Biracial/Multiracial/Multiethnic Children, Monica Grimes Burger
The Common Good: The Reciprocal Effect of Intergenerational Programs, Amy C. Collum
Native American Adult Education: A Curriculum to a More Appropriate Training Course for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Candidates Enrolled in an Undergraduate Training Program, Frances Bonnie Finch Holmes
Head Start Collaboration Efforts: The Why and How, Jesweida Hess McCann
Helping Preschool Children Cope With Traumatic Events Through School and Home Intervention, Rebecca L. McCann and Erin L. St. Pierre
Emergent Literacy Strategies: Does One Size Fit All?, Barbara G. McWethy
Continuity of Caregiving: Changing the Focus of Infant and Toddler Programs, Lela Messick
Providing a Family Support System, Susan Pecoraro
Developing High-Quality Preschool Programs That Enhance School Readiness, Jenny Pettit
Scaffolding Young Children's Play, Sarah Pierce
Urban Early Childhood Environmental Education, Sheila Williams Ridge
Why More Men Are Needed in Early Childhood, Todd Schnulo
Sexual Development in Early Childhood: A Proposed Caregiver and Parent Education Curriculum, Christi Skinner
Family Workshops: Transition Services in Special Education, Judy Sowada
Purposeful Parenting: A Proposed Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Program, Tenley E. Thayer
Infant Interpersonal Communication and Relationship, Danielle Valle
Supporting Emergent Literacy in English Language Learners Through Storytelling, Maria Wilson
Conducting Successful Group Times in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Workshop and Manual for Teachers, Diana Wright
[M.A. in Education : ECE fieldwork capstone], Heather Zoeller
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Learning to Move: Teaching Strategies to Support Kinesthetic Learners, Dawn Aiona
Self-Regulation and Preschool Children: A Teachers Guide to Fostering Self-Regulatory Skills in Young Children, Rebecca Arnett-Harman
Improving Professionalism Among Early Childhood Practioners, Karen Denise Davis Platt
Communicate With Me: Integrating American Sign Language (ASL) Into Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, Kimberlee Fairbanks
Parents Really Involved Do Educate (PRIDE), Colleen Fratinardo
Teacher Education as a Predictor of the Use of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Deborah Greenlee
Educating Teachers and Parents About Brain Development, Haley K. Hennlich
Parental Involvement in Literacy Development, Keri Hommez
The Role of the Church in Early Childhood Faith Development, Jennifer Hook
Working Together: Child Life Specialists and Family Life Educators, Elizabeth Jensen
The Teacher Family Friendly Guide to Diverse Literacy and Dramatic Play, Emily Kirshenbaum
Mentoring Early Care and Education Teachers in Reflective Practice, Joan Klinkner
Social and Emotional Development of Preschool Children: Strategies to Support Children Who Are Slow-to-Warm-Up, Danielle M. Koresky
Clash of the Titans: Bridging the Gap Between Accountability and Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Primary Grade Classroom and Beyond, Emily L. LaPlant
Literacy-Enriched Play Centers, Kathy Lindsey
Parents as First Teachers: The Foundation for Success, Sue Macklin
The Importance of Social Competence and Social Skills Development in Children With Emotional-Behavioral Disorders, Maura McLoone
The Making of a Mentoring Program: Sustaining Early Childhood Teaching Practices, Lynn A. Meek
Social Problem-Solving and Young Children: A Handbook for Early Childhood Educators, Cheryle Myers
Learning Centers: Physical Preschool Environments, Claire Niheu-Yong
Partnering With Families in the Faith Formation of Young Children, Linda G. Pauley
Directors in an Early Childhood Setting: Moving Beyond Management Into Leadership, Camille A. Pulley-Kelly
Building Partnerships With Families, Kelly Sadlovsky
Bullying in Today's Schools: Are Preservice Teachers Aware?, Jessica A. Skowronek
Culturally Responsive Practices: A Key to Developing Social and Emotional Development in Alaska Native Students, Linda Squibb
The Importance of Block Play for Young Children, Melissa Theibaut-Near
Smoother Transitions for Children Under Five Years Old in Military Families, Dawn Tiger
Active Dramatic Play in the Early Childhood Classroom, Cristy T. Ward
A Mentoring Program for Early Care and Education Centers, Susan Wilker
Differentiating the Writing Process for ELLs, Nichelle L. Williams-Johnson
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Windows on Learning: Improving Student Experiences Through a Documentation Exhibit at the Francis Child Development Institute Lab School, Michael B. Abel
Empathy Development of Preschool Children: Inclusion Approach for Caregiver Training in Army Child Development Centers, Corinne S. Babcock
Integrating Musical Experiences Within an Early Childhood Curriculum, Becky Berg
Inclusion of Young Children With Special Needs, Kimberlee Burnette
Within These Walls: The Neighborhood Created by School Age Professionals, Wendy Crocetti
Implementing High Quality Family Involvement Teacher/Family Education Training in Early Childhood Classrooms, Melena Farrell
Pilot Study: The Need for Quality Child Care in Wake County, North Carolina, Nicol Frewerd
Storytelling in Early Childhood Programs, Becky Gamache
Equipping Advocates for Quality in Early Childhood Education, Tosca Grimm
A Balanced Literacy Model for Pre-Kindergarten Through First Grade, Lauri A. Hiber
Supporting Bereaved Children, Wendy Kelly
The V.I.P. Positive Guidance Dialog Technique: Replacing Traditional Systems of Classroom Discipline with Positive Guidance to Build Self-Control in Children, Deborah A. LaVine
Improving Quality Care for Preschoolers Through Mentor-Protege Partnerships: Mentoring Entry-Level Preschool Educators, Sherry Leach
Reflecting on the Journey, Keeley Lombardi
From the Classroom to the Office: Air Force Early Childhood Interns Realize Their Potential as Program Leaders, Linda Loskota
Early Experiences and Brain Development: A Guide for Parents and Early Childhood Teachers, Teresa S. McKay
Enhancing Parent-Child Literacy Interactions in Disadvantaged Families With Infants and Toddlers, Susan H. Mitchell
Enhancing Teacher Literacy Proficiency to Increase Early Literacy Outcomes for Young Children, Wanda F. Muhammad
The Inclusion of Children with Autism in Early Childhood Settings Ages Birth to Five Years: A Curriculum of Effective Teaching Strategies, Regina Nicholson Nwuzor
Training New Staff in Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Cynthia Padilla
The Effects of Building Respectful Relationships on Children's Behavior in the Early Childhood Classroom, Jennifer M. Perkins
The Importance of Play as a Learning Curriculum, Stacie Scollo
Training Caregivers in Appropriate Guidance Affects Quality of Care, Saundra Stiles
Family Child Care Provider Training Program, R. Taylor
Reflective Practice: A Tool for the Training of School-Age Child Care Instructors, Kathleen B. Wilby
Nurturing the Christian Faith in Infants and Toddlers: A Partnership Between Faith-Based Early Childhood Programs and Parents, Judy E. Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Preschool Children, Maria Abercrombie
Affirming Professionalism: Professional Attitudes of the Military Early Childhood Practitioner, Joretta Anderson
Challenging Behaviors and Intervention Programs: A Case Study, Pharnice Marie Bailey
Early Literacy: A Developmentally Appropriate Approach in Preschool and Kindergarten, Abby Bender
Marriage and the Adult Child of Divorce: Understanding Marriage in the Context of the Family System, Jessica Bentley Buckland
Multicultural Education for All Teachers, Michelle K. Bunnett
Staff Rentention: Selecting and Developing Teachers for Success, Sandra Byrd
Self-Regulation and the Preschool Environment: A Workshop for Teachers of Young Children, Susan Collins
The Integrated Preschool Classroom: Benefits of Using a Monthly Theme Approach, Carol Copeland
Using Brain Development Research to Communicate the Need for Quality Childcare, Iris De Rosa
Positive Teacher Attitudes and Practices Toward Children and Their Families, Heather Disch
The Effects of Music on the Development of Young Children, Jacquelyn Dittrich-Blahnik