The effect of curriculum, coaching, and professional development on prekindergarten children's literacy achievement

Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 49-68

  Mohler, Geri Marshall ^a   Yun, Kimo Ah ^a   Carter, Amy ^a   Kasak, Deb ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 60149109480     PISSN: 10901027     EISSN: 17455642     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10901020802668068     Document Type: Article

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