Spotlight on Young Children and Families

Derry Koralek, chief publishing officer of NAEYC, oversees the development of all print and digital publishing, including books, brochures, periodicals, professional development guides, posters, and websites for educators and families. Derry is editor in chief of Young Children and TYC—Teaching Young Children.

• Introduction/ Ruth Ann Halacka BallUnderstanding Families: Applying Family Systems Theory to Early Childhood Practice/ Linda Garris ChristianPartnerships for Learning: Conferencing with Families/ Holly SeplochaSharing the Care of Infants and Toddlers/ Amy Laura Dombro and Claire LernerMapping Family Resources and Support/ Tess BennettCreating Safe, Just Places to Learn for Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents/ James W. ClayA Team Approach: Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Programs/ Louise A. KaczmarekClosing the Gap: Culture and the Promotion of Inclusion in Child Care/ Jennifer Bradley and Peris KiberaReading Their Worlds: Working with Diverse Families to Enhance Children’s Early Literacy Development/ Rosario Ordoñez-Jasis and Robert W. OrtizLeave No Parent Behind: Three Proven StrategiesLeaps and Bounds: Preparing Parents for Kindergarten/ Michelle Rhodes, Billie Enz, and Marilyn LaCountHome Connections to Learning: Supporting Parents as Teachers/ Yvette Mass and Kathleen Ann CohanVirtual Pre-K: Connecting Home, School, and Community/ Alicia Narvaez, Jessica Feldman, and Christopher TheriotFamily Involvement in an International School: Piloting a Parent-Teacher Reading Group/ Gail WentworthResources for Supporting and Involving Families in Meaningful WaysReflecting, Discussing, Exploring: Questions and Follow- Up Activities/ Susan Friedman