Publishing Opportunities With ACEI

Association for Childhood Education International
General Publication Guidelines

ACEI publications provide a professional medium for those concerned with the education and well-being of children from infancy through early adolescence, including:

classroom teachers
teachers-in-training
teacher educators
parents
child care workers
librarians
supervisors
administrators

All proposals and manuscripts are subject to blind, peer review.
References, should be consistent with the format, style and ethics of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.).
All submissions should be typewritten, double-spaced, and on one side of 8 1/2" x 11" paper.
Publication or return of unsolicited material is not guaranteed.
ACEI will hold the copyright to all published material.
It is assumed that material is submitted exclusively to ACEI and will not be submitted elsewhere.
ACEI reserves the right to edit, design, and illustrate accepted manuscripts.
Authors receive no remuneration other than 5 complimentary copies of the publication.
Articles and illustrations are considered a contribution to the profession.

Childhood Education

. . . . . . seeks to stimulate thinking, rather than advocate fixed practice, by exploring emerging ideas and conflicts supported with research.

Content
The Editor invites articles on innovative practices, research reviews, education statements, timely issues and international programs.

Submission
Submit 4 copies, with identification on only 1 copy. Keep length to (1400-3500 words). Enclose a stamped, self-addressed manuscript envelope and a signed copyright transfer agreement (CTA can be found at www.acei.org/aguides.htm). Send to Anne W. Bauer, Editor, ACEI, 17904 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215, Olney, MD 20832; 301-570-2111; 1-800-423-3563; electronic copy may be sent to abauer@acei.org.

Review
Unsolicited manuscripts are anonymously reviewed. Reviewing takes about 3 months.

Acceptance
Accepted material should be submitted on a 3.5" diskette or via e-mail (Microsoft Word 6.0 or rich text format). Camera-ready figures and photos (color or black-and-white, 300 dpi at least if digital, with captions and credits) are encouraged. Model releases for photos must be obtained by the author. Photos and disks are returned.

Reviews in Childhood Education
CE reviews professional and childrens books, periodicals, films/videos and special publications. Contact the column editor (see Who's Who? at the end of these guidelines) if you are interested.

General Format for Reviews

· List the title, subtitle, author's full name, city of publication, publisher, copyright date, number of pages and price. For children's books, also include ISBN data and age range.

· Include your name, professional title, affiliation and location.

· Submit a hard copy and a computer disk within 2 months of assignment.

ACEI Speaks . . .

. . . brochures explain school practices to parents in clear terms. ACEI has published Understanding Portfolio Assessment, A Parent's Guide to Kindergarten, The Multiage Classroom, Understanding Whole Language, A Parent's Guide to Playground Safety, Homework, Inclusion, Understanding AD(H)D, Understanding How Children Learn to Read, What Parents Need to Know About Dyslexia, Safety in the Cybervillage, Worksheets in Preschool, Enjoying Humor With Your Child, Obesity and Children, and Multiple Intelligences. Other topic ideas are welcome.

Content

· Keep the tone casual and as jargon-free as possible.

· Answer these questions: "Why are educators choosing this particular curricular method?" "What are its benefits?" "Why is this an improvement?" "Why is this topic important to me and how does it affect my child's education?" "What is my role?"

· Present the information briefly. Use short paragraphs and bulleted items.

· Inform parents how they can be involved.

Special Publications . . .

. . . are published each year by ACEI to describe desirable conditions, programs and practices for children; offer means for improving education professionalism; and focus on the rights of children and how they might be addressed.

Proposal Submission

· Rationale: Why is the publication important and timely? Relate the theme to current or emerging trends, developments, and theories.

· Scope and Sequence: Provide an outline that clearly defines the text's development and goals.

· Market Potential: To what audience is the publication directed? Describe the feasibility of other sales.

· Comparative Analysis: Compare and contrast your book with similar or related books. How is yours different, better, more complete?

· Manuscript Particulars: Establish a timeline for completion. Indicate the approximate number of pages, graphics, appendices and bibliographies.

· Sample Chapter: Enclose a completed chapter that is representative of your writing and organizational style.

· Vita: Enclose a vita that conveys your expertise and qualifications for the project.

Send 4 copies to Publications Committee Chair, 17904 Georgia Ave., Ste. 215, Olney, MD 20832 U.S.A. Once ACEI's production costs are recouped, authors/editors will receive 8% royalties for the first 5,000 books sold for a profit and 10% for the next 5,000 books sold for a profit

Journal of Research in Childhood Education . . .

. . . features articles that advance knowledge and theory of education.

Content
Consideration is given to empirical research reports, theoretical articles, ethnographic and case studies, participant observation studies and studies with data from natural settings. Cross-cultural studies and those addressing international concerns are also welcome.

Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted to Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett, Journal of Research in Childhood Education Editor (sneuhart@uga.edu). To facilitate the blind review process, please limit all author identification to the title page. Manuscripts should be 10-30 pages long, including the reference list. Provide a 100-200 word abstract.

Acceptance
Upon acceptance, camera-ready glossy prints of any graphics should be provided. All manuscripts will be acknowledged promptly. Articles judged to be of substantial importance to those concerned with the education of children and of the highest quality and ethical standards will be accepted for publication. The review process takes approximately 3 months.

Who's Who?

Publications Committee Chair: Rebecca Harlin, rharlin@fau.edu

Editor, JRCE: Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett, sneuhart@uga.edu
Associate Editor, JRCE: Rebecca Harlin, rharlin@fau.edu

Childhood Education Column Editors
Among the Periodicals: Jerry T. Aldridge, jta@uab.edu
Books for Children: Mary Anne Hannibal, hannibal@iup.edu
Films/Videos: Carole Campbell, carbellaz@yahoo.com
For Parents Particularly: Leigh M. O’Brien, obrienle@mail.montclair.edu
Idea-Sparkers: Basanti Chakraborty (bchakraborty@njcu.edu); Sandra Stone (sandra.stone@nau.edu)
Issues in Education: Rebecca Harlin, rharlin@fau.edu
Professional Books: Lilia DiBello, ldibello@mail.barry.edu
Special Publications: Maryann Manning, mmanning@uab.edu; Janice Patterson, janpat@uab.edu
Teaching Strategies: Maryann Manning, mmanning@uab.edu; Tunde Szecsi, tszecsi@fgcu.edu
Technology: Jan Lacina, J.Lacina@tcu.edu

Professional Focus Publication Editors
Published quarterly; contact the editor to submit material
Focus on Infants & Toddlers: Candra Thornton, candra@mail.utexas.edu; Nancy Maldonado, gotsky2@verizon.net
Focus on Pre-K & K: Mary Anne Hannibal, hannibal@iup.edu; Judit Szente, jszente@mail.ucf.edu
Focus on Elementary: Nancy Gallenstein, nlg@alfred.edu; April Bedford, aprilbedford@aol.com
Focus on Middle School: Jan Lacina, J.Lacina@tcu.edu
Focus on Teacher Education: Jerry T. Aldridge, jta@uab.edu;Janice Patterson, janpat@uab.edu
Focus on Inclusive Education: Kathleen Burriss, kburriss@mtsu.edu; Deborah Hess, deborah.hess@wright.edu

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