R&D Alert

Raising Math Achievement Means Starting Early

Children’s experiences and relationships during their formative years have far-reaching effects, and early childhood professionals can play a critical role in nurturing social and emotional competence through meaningful interactions. This resource helps caregivers promote healthy behaviors in and outside the classroom — whether by helping children learn to respect differences or by helping them build resilience — all for better long-term learning outcomes.

Research suggests that high-quality care beginning early in life can improve developmental outcomes and close achievement gaps. This brief describes what relationship-based care looks like in childcare centers and home-based settings. Read more about findings that support primary caregiving and continuity of care in policy and practice.

The teaching and learning cycle (TLC) is a framework that helps teachers promote reading and story-writing skills among dual language and/or English language learner students. View this 60-minute REL West webinar, featuring WestEd’s Pamela Spycher, Project Director for Leading with Learning, for an in-depth exploration of the TLC. Viewers can also access an embedded video, Jointly Constructing Texts, which shows the TLC in action.

Attending the 2019 National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference (NAEYC), November 20-23, in Nashville? Check out our presentations from WestEd’s Center for Child & Family Studies and attend our reception to connect with the Program for Infant/Toddler Care staff and faculty.