Child Care Works:  Research to Practice

The Child Care Bureau's technical assistance CD-ROM titled " Child Care Works:  Research to Practice " (2006) engages users in examining selected issues critical to improving the quality of child care from Federal, State, and Tribal perspectives. 

The CD-ROM is organized by several themes - "Social and Emotional Development," "Work and Family," "Systems to Improve Quality," "Assessment and Evaluation," and "Provider Training Models," - and includes video clips framed by learning objectives, as well as key points, resources, and discussion questions to facilitate critical thinking and discussion among key stakeholders on each topic. The CD-ROM is a training and professional development resource for early care and education policymakers, training and technical assistance providers, and program administrators.  "Child Care Works" is designed to support those committed to high-quality child care in their efforts to meet the needs of all young children and families.

The CD is available at no cost and may be ordered on-line at http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/childcareworkscd/.