15 by 15: A comprehensive policy framework for early human capital investment in BC [Executive summary]
A summary of an argument for reducing the percentage of developmentally vulnerable children in British Columbia, Canada, to 15 by 2015, including a policy framework to achieve the goal
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The 2010-2011 Maryland school readiness report: Children entering school ready to learn
A summary of a survey of teacher ratings of the school readiness of Maryland kindergartners during the fall of 2010
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The 2011-2012 Maryland Model for School Readiness report: Children entering school ready to learn
A summary of findings from teacher assessments of the school readiness of Maryland kindergartners during the fall of 2011
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The 2012-2013 Maryland school readiness report: Children entering school ready to learn
A summary of a presentation of findings from teacher assessments of the school readiness of Maryland kindergarteners during the fall of 2012
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Aboriginal young children's language and literacy development: Progress, promising practices, and needs [Executive summary]
A summary of a compendium of information on the speech and language development of aboriginal children under six years old living in Canada, and a proposal for a national strategy to support the language and literacy development of these children
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Accountability in early childhood: No easy answers [Executive summary]
A summary of a critical discussion of accountability testing in early childhood education, with recommendations for more effective early childhood program evaluation
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Addressing socio-emotional development and infant mental health in early childhood systems: Executive summary
A study of the necessity to focus child care and early education efforts on infant mental health and development, with policy recommendations and strategies for implementation, the meaning of infant mental health, and the development of systems for delivering infant mental health services
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Analysis of the developmental functioning of early intervention and early childhood special education populations in Oregon: Summary
A summary of an investigation of the developmental status and functioning of children aged birth through 2 upon entry into early intervention services and children aged 3 through 5 upon entry into early childhood special education services in Oregon, based on data from the Oregon Early Childhood Assessment System
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An analysis of influence of Judy Center services on the Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMRS) Kindergarten Assessment outcomes: 2008-2009 [Executive summary]
A summary of a study of the impact on school readiness of prekindergarten participation in Judy Centers, which provide comprehensive services for at risk children from birth through age 5 in Maryland, based on a comparison of assessments of children who participated in the program prior to kindergarten with assessments of children who joined at the beginning of kindergarten
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Annual evaluation report: Clayton Educare: 2009-10 school year [Executive summary]
A summary of a study of classroom quality, parenting experiences, and children's cognitive, language, and socioemotional development in Clayton Educare, a program in Denver, Colorado, offering center-based and home visiting services to children and families from pregnancy to age 5, based on classroom observations, direct child assessments, and parent and teacher surveys
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Are children ready for school?: Assessment of kindergarten readiness in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties: Summary report 2005
A summary of a study of children's skills at kindergarten entry and family and early childhood education factors associated with those skills in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California, based on parent and early childhood education teacher surveys and kindergarten teacher surveys and child assessments
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Arizona Kindergarten Readiness Study: First Things First External Evaluation [Executive summary]
A summary of a study of the physical health and well-being, socioemotional development, approaches to learning, language and literacy development, cognition, and general knowledge of Arizona kindergarteners, based on direct assessments, parent and guardian questionnaires, and teacher questionnaires for a representative sample of 1,145 first-time kindergarteners in 2009
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Assembly Bill 563: Nevada early childhood education (ECE) program: Building a foundation for school readiness and success in K-12 and beyond: FY 2009-10 final evaluation report: Executive summary
A summary of an evaluation of the Nevada publicly-funded early childhood education program for preschool-age children that examines program characteristics and quality, explores the developmental progress and parental involvement of program participants over the program year, and compares third and fifth grade outcomes of participants and nonparticipants
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Assembly Bill 563: Nevada early childhood education (ECE) program: Building a foundation for school readiness and success in k-12 and beyond: FY 2010-11 evaluation report: Executive summary
A summary of an evaluation of Nevada's publicly-funded early childhood education program for preschool-age children that examines program characteristics and quality, explores the developmental progress and parental involvement of program participants over the program year, and compares longitudinal developmental and parental involvement outcomes of participants and nonparticipants, based on reports from program directors, program observations, child assessments, and teacher surveys
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Assembly Bill 627: Nevada early childhood education (ECE) program: Building a foundation for school readiness and success in K-12 and beyond: FY 2008-09 final evaluation report: Executive summary
A summary of an evaluation of the Nevada publicly-funded early childhood education program for preschool-age children that examines program characteristics and quality, explores the developmental progress and parental involvement of program participants over the program year, and compares second and fourth grade outcomes of participants and nonparticipants
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Assembly Bill 627: Nevada early childhood education (ECE) program: FY 2007-08 final evaluation report [Executive summary]
A summary of an evaluation of the Nevada publicly-funded early childhood education program for preschool-age children that examined the developmental progress and parental involvement of program participants over the program year and compared first and third grade outcomes of participants and nonparticipants
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Assessing Operation Purple: A program evaluation of a summer camp for military youth [Executive summary]
A summary of an evaluation of Operation Purple, a free summer camp program for military children who experience parental deployment, that examines curriculum implementation and participant outcomes related to communicating feelings about deployment-related stress, understanding military culture and service, and environmental knowledge and practice, based on camp director reports and visitor logs and on a comparison of pre- and posttest parent and child surveys from participants and matched nonparticipants
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Assessing proposals for preschool and kindergarten: Essential information for parents, taxpayers and policymakers [Executive summary]
A summary of a critique of proposals that encourage the adoption of universal, full-day preschool programs in the state of Arizona
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Assessing school readiness in Santa Mateo County 2002: Results from the 2002 School Readiness Assessment Project [Executive summary]
A summary of a study of children's skills at kindergarten entry and family and early childhood education factors associated with those skills in San Mateo County, California, based on kindergarten teacher surveys and child assessments
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Assessing the validity of the Qualistar Early Learning quality rating and improvement system as a tool for improving child-care quality [Executive summary]
A summary of a study of the relationship of child care center and family child care provider participation in the Colorado Qualistar Early Learning quality rating and improvement system to child care process quality and children's socioemotional and cognitive development
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Background for community-level work on school readiness: A review of definitions, assessments, and investment strategies [Executive summary]
A summary of a report designed to educate communities regarding school readiness assessment and the ecological factors involved in a child's successful transition to kindergarten
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Between the Lions: Mississippi Literacy Initiative [Executive summary]
A summary of an investigation of the effect of an early literacy program based on the “Between the Lions” television series on the reading skills of children from low-income communities (including Native American communities) in Mississippi
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Birth to School study: A longitudinal evaluation of the Peers Early Education Partnership (PEEP) 1998-2005 [Executive summary]
An account of the Birth to School Study, a six year evaluation of the Peers Early Education Partnership, a literacy intervention with expanded focus on numeracy, self-esteem, and positive dispositions to learn; the program’s effect on child development, comparisons with other interventions, and recommendations for research and public policy are related
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Building futures: The Head Start Impact Study: Interim report [Executive summary]
A summary of the Head Start Impact Study progress report, a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of the Head Start intervention on children's developmental outcomes from the time of their enrollment in Head Start until their first grade year
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Building their futures: How Early Head Start programs are enhancing the lives of infants and toddlers in low-income families: Summary report
A summary of findings from the interim report of the random assignment, impact evaluation of the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation project.
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