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Foreword Preface Dedication Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview - Vincent C. Alfonso & George J. DuPaul Part I: Assessment Chapter 2: Considerations and Methods in Assessing Young Children - Robin L. Hojnoski and Kristen N. Missall Chapter 3: What Areas of Development Should Be Assessed and How? - Vincent C. Alfonso, Joseph R. Engler, and Janice C. C. Lepore Part II: Preparing for School: Ensuring Academic Success Chapter 4: School Readiness - Karen L. Bierman, Michael Sanders, and Leslie C. Ho Chapter 5: Coming of Age: Evidence-Based Early Literacy Teaching - Kathleen Roskos and Lisa Lenhart Chapter 6: Early Number Knowledge and Skills - Gena Nelson and MichEle M. M. Mazzocco Chapter 7: Self-regulation in Young Children: A Skill Set for Lifetime Success - Amanda M. Dettmer, Amanda B. Clinton, and Heather A. Mildon Chapter 8: The Utility of Play for Later Academic Achievement - Darlene DeMarie and Jennifer Bugos Part III: High Quality Learning Environments Chapter 9: Principles and Practices That Promote Positive Guidance in Early Childhood - George J. DuPaul and Courtney L. Cleminshaw Chapter 10: Creating Successful Early Learning Environments - Tim W. Curby Chapter 11: Creativity and Creative Potential in Early Childhood Education - Pablo P. L. Tinio, Jen Katz-Buonincontro, and Baptiste Barbot Part IV: Spheres of Influence Chapter 12: Leveraging the Developmental Strengths of Young Children in Context - Rebecca Bulotsky Shearer, Jenna Futterer, Jhonelle Bailey, and Chelsea Morriss Chapter 13: National Policies and Laws Affecting Children's Health and Education - Tara C. Raines, Celeste Malone, L. Morgan Beidleman, and Noelita Bowman Part V: Special Considerations Chapter 14: Promoting Social Competence in Young Children with Disabilities - Tina L. Stanton-Chapman and Eric L. Schmidt Chapter 15: Working with Young Children Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse - Amber Radzicki, Tammy L. Hughes, Ashley Schoenenberger, Marissa Park, and Yadira SAnchez Chapter 16: Working with Young Children Living in Stressful Environments - Tammy L. Hughes and Cydney Quinn