Are teachers' education, major, and credentials related to classroom quality and children's academic gains in pre-kindergarten?

Author(s): Early, Diane Marie; Bryant, Donna M.; Pianta, Robert C.; Clifford, Richard M.; Burchinal, Margaret; Ritchie, Sharon; Howes, Carollee; Barbarin, Oscar;
Date Issued: 2006
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science (Firm)
Description: An investigation using data from the NCEDL Multi-State Study of Pre-Kindergarten, 2001-2003, to examine if early educators' education, early childhood major, and credentials are related to classroom quality and preschool children's academic achievements
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Funder(s): Educational Research and Development Centers Program ; National Institute for Early Education Research (U.S.) ; Pew Charitable Trusts ; Foundation for Child Development
Journal Title: Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Volume Number: 21
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 174-195
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Assessment & Measurement

Child Care & Early Education Provider Workforce > Education, Certification, & Credentialing

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Public Prekindergarten
Country: United States
States: CALIFORNIA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, NEW YORK, OHIO
ISSN: 0885-2006 Paper
1873-7706 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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