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Ryan, Sharon; Ackerman, Debra J. – National Institute for Early Education Research, 2004
Research evidence demonstrates that a high-quality early education can ameliorate the effects of disadvantage and produce positive outcomes not only for children and their families, but society as well (Barnett, 1998; Vandell & Wolfe, 2000). One of the most consistent indicators of quality is the presence of qualified teachers who have…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education