In Event: Roundtable Session 1

Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education / Section 8: Teacher Professional Development: Impact on Teacher Practices and Student Learning

H. Sophia Han, University of South Florida

Making and Maintaining Gains of Teacher Knowledge of Early Literacy by Preschool Paraprofessionals Through Professional Development - Maureen Ruby, Eastern Connecticut State University; Ann Anderberg, Eastern Connecticut State University

A Culturally Responsive Coaching Model for Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices: An Early Childhood Case Study - Icela Pelayo, University of Southern California; Diane Nevárez, University of Southern California; Xiomara Mateo-Gaxiola, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Robert S. Rueda, University of Southern California

Preschool Teachers in Practice: Examining the Role of Professional Development in Literacy - Jacqueline Lynch, York University; Ronald D. Owston, York University

Professional Development for Preschool Teachers: Shifting Their Beliefs and Use of Instructional Strategies to Promote Children’s Peer Social Competence - H. Sophia Han, University of South Florida