Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8This book represents the early childhood profession's consensus definition of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs. It is intended for use by teachers, administrators, parents and policy makers. |
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