FPG Snapshot #33: Evidence-Based Practice Empowers Early Childhood Professionals and Families

Author(s) or Presenter(s): FPG Child Development Institute
Publication Date: September, 2006

The phrase evidenced-based practice is becoming standard vocabulary in the early childhood field, yet there is no consensus on its definition. The authors of a new book, Evidence-Based Practice in the Early Childhood Field, propose a definition of the concept and discuss how it can help early educators, special educators, child care professionals, and others to transform the services provided to children and families. A companion article in the fall 2006 issue of Young Exceptional Children also outlines the foundation of this new movement.

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