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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This Guide to Early Childhood Program Development has become a reality through the hard work, dedication
and guidance of many individuals whose contributions and efforts are greatly appreciated. Without the
help and thoughtful contributions of these outstanding educators and administrators, this guide would not
have been possible.
Thanks are extended to the major authors and to others who contributed significantly to the writing of this
guide: Theresa C. Lawrence, Shirley Moone Childs, Susan S. Fiore, Yemi Onibokun, Maria Synodi, Paul F.
Flinter, George A. Coleman and Gerri S. Rowell.
Sincere gratitude is offered to Donald G. Goranson, Jr., who improved the document through his fine editorial
abilities and collaboration.
A special thanks for the incredible contributions over time that so many in the early childhood field have
given. This is truly their document.