This book has been updated to examine how to work with mandated curriculum, rating scales, and assessment tools, while practicing reflective teaching. holds a MA from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as a preschool, kindergarten, and primary school teacher, curriculum developer, High/Scope trainer, child care director, and college instructor. holds a MA in human development from Pacific Oaks College and has worked as an infant/toddler caregiver, preschool and school age child care teacher, CDA trainer, Head Start education coordinator, college instructor, and assistant director of a child care program. Carter and Curtis have published six books together, including and .