Young Exceptional Children
Written for teachers, early care and education personnel, educational administrators, therapists, families, and others who work with or on behalf of children from birth through 8 years of age who have identified disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are considered at-risk for future developmental challenges, Young Exceptional Children (YEC) offers useful, friendly articles that help readers implement research-based strategies and interventions to support inclusive practices across early childhood settings.
Each issue covers a variety of intervention strategies; you will find ideas to use in classrooms, in home based programs, with special populations, and in family home routines. YEC also reviews important topics, such as:- Fostering Meaningful Inclusion
- Differentiating Instruction for a Range of Young Learners Considered At-Risk or Diagnosed with Disabilities
- Identifying, Promoting, and Monitoring Child and Family Outcomes
- Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Practice
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices for a Range of Young Learners Considered At-Risk or Diagnosed with Disabilities
- Early Language and Literacy Development Strategies
- Embedding Interventions within Naturally Occurring Home, School, and Community Routines
- Facilitating Bi/Multilingualism
- Promoting Access, Participation, and Supports for All Learners
- Engaging in Early Childhood Policy
- Practitioner Well-Being
- Critical Reflection for Practitioners
- Democratic Partnerships Amongst Early Childhood Stakeholders including Families
- Equitable and Authentic Assessment
Each issue also provides “From Article to Action,” which offers ideas for using selected YEC articles in each issue.
The only journal that focuses on children with special needs from birth through 8 years old, each peer-reviewed issue presents practical ideas for parents and professionals that promote learning and development in the classroom and at home. Young Exceptional Children is available electronically on SAGE Journals Online at http://journals.sagepub.com/home/yec.
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Young Exceptional Children (YEC) is designed for teachers, early care and education personnel, administrators, therapists, family members, and others who work with or on behalf of children, ages birth to eight, who have identified disabilities, developmental delays, are gifted/talented, or are considered at-risk of future developmental delays or challenges. One of the goals of the journal is to translate research findings into inclusive practices that are effective and useful for practitioners and families. Thus, articles should have a sound base in theory or research, yet be reader-friendly and written for a broad audience.
| Christan R. Pankiewicz (Coogle) | George Mason University, USA |
| Alissa Rausch | University of Denver, USA |
| Serra Acar | University of Massachusetts Boston, USA |
| Erin Barton | Barton Consulting, USA |
| Jessica Hardy | University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, USA |
| Lori Meyer | University of Vermont, USA |
| Ann Mickelson | University of North Carolina Charlotte, USA |
| Jacqueline Towson | University of Central Florida, USA |
| Charis Wahman | Michigan State University, USA |
| Zhe Gigi An | University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA |
| Kathleen Artman-Meeker | University of Washington, USA |
| Ching-I Chen | Kent State University, USA |
| Dana Childress | Old Dominion University, USA |
| Serra De Arment | Virginia Commonwealth University, USA |
| Lindsay Dennis | Florida State University, USA |
| Lindsay Lile Diamond | University of Nevada-Reno, USA |
| Lillian Durán | University of Oregon, USA |
| Amber Friesen | San Francisco State University, USA |
| Ariane Gauvreau | University of Washington, USA |
| Katy Green | Georgia State University, USA |
| Christine Hancock | Wayne State University, USA |
| Justin Lane | University of Kentucky, USA |
| Laura McCorkle | University of North Carolina Charlotte, USA |
| Toni Miguel | Pennsylvania Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal, USA |
| Alina Mihai | Indiana University Kokomo, USA |
| Jennifer Ottley | Next Generations Opportunities |
| Samantha N. Riggleman | Saint Joseph's University, USA |
| Tran Templeton | Teachers College Columbia University, USA |
| Hasan Zaghlawan | University of Northern Colorado, USA |
| Jenna Weglarz-Ward | Past President |
| LaShorage Shaffer | President |
| Serra Acar | President Elect |
| Victor James Young | Vice President |
| Jennifer Francois | Secretary |
| Hsiu-Wen Yang | Treasurer |
| Shameka Brown | Family Member at Large |
| Kerri Kannengieser | Member-at-Large |
| Ann Mickelson | Member-at-Large |
| Karen Young Lewis | Family Member at Large |
| Peggy Kemp | Executive Director |
Manuscript submission guidelines can be accessed on Sage Journals.