Preparing for Success : Meeting the Language and Learning Needs of Young Children from Poverty Homes [Paperback]

Carolyn Weiner (Author)

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About the Author

Dr. Carolyn Weiner earned an MA in speech pathology from the University of Iowa in 1970, the national speech pathology certification in 1971, and an Ed.D. degree from Arizona State University in 1994. Starting as a public school speech pathologist, she became supervisor, then director of the Arizona State University Speech and Hearing Clinic, where she taught classes in language development and language skills in the classroom.

She has written more than 25 books and materials for use in educational settings, four of which have been Main Selections for the Library of Speech-Language Pathology. In 1984, her book, “How to Use Reproducible Illustrations in Language Remediation,” was named as one of the top ten books on child language. From 1984 to 1991 she published the Syndactics Bulletin, a monthly newsletter on child language and educational success, co-wrote an innovative literacy kindergarten curriculum (K-TALK & K-READ), and (with Dysart Migrant Preschool Director Betty Churchill and Dr. Judy Creighton) designed and implemented the award-winning Dysart preschool program.

Currently, Dr. Weiner combines skills and interests in the related areas of curriculum, computer-assisted data analysis, and educationally-based language requirements in order to head and evaluate projects designed to enhance educational growth and opportunities for young children at risk of educational failure. The recently-published preschool assessment Pre-K Success exemplifies her concern for provision of quality child information and her regard for young children as unique learners with exciting potential for success.

Product Details

• Paperback: 115 pages
• Publisher: ECL Publications (June 11, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0970607407
• ISBN-13: 978-0970607409
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Labor of Love for Educators!, October 10, 2001

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Susan Sawyer (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Preparing for Success : Meeting the Language and Learning Needs of Young Children from Poverty Homes (Paperback)

Dr. Weiner's book is truly a labor of love for educators of children in poverty homes. She begins by clearly spelling out the sad facts of how the educational system for these young children has failed them. Then, sharing with us her many years of research and successful hands-on experience, she provides the readers specific, practical information on what they can do to turn their classrooms, learning environment and their students into successes.

My favorite chapter, called "What Can I Do About This?" gives real life examples of successful classsroom interactions with children. After reading this, educators have a clear sequence of actions to start making a difference in their students lives today.

To make it even simpler, Dr. Weiner provides us a model curriculum, called CurricuLanguage. This is also very clearly presented and ready for immediate use in the classroom.

Of her book, Dr. Weiner encourages us to "read, enjoy, reflect and act - ideally in that sequence." After reading her book, there is no reason left not to do just that.