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In a climate where positive child outcomes and accountability are expectations for early childhood programs teacher preparation must increase teacher knowledge as well as equip teachers to be positive language and literacy role models. This book reviews the evolution of language and literacy development and teacher preparation in the United States to uncover research on best practices in language and literacy instruction. More importantly it offers a program to enhance instruction for young children through comprehensive teacher preparation that includes training, coaching and work place literacy development.

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Ms Muhammad holds degrees in Child Development & ECE. She views her field experience of equal value that includes managing quality improvement projects focused on systems development, effective teams, and achieving standards and positive outcomes. Clients include Head Start, GA Dept of Early Care and Learning, Smart Start GA and US Dept of Ed.

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