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America's children in brief: Key national indicators of well-being, 2004
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (U.S.), 2004
Washington, DC: Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics.

A collection of indicators of child well-being in the United States, including trends in child care participation and early childhood education enrollment

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California Afterschool Outcomes Measures Project instrument documentation
University of California, Irvine. Department of Education, August 2010
Irvine: University of California, Irvine, Department of Education

An overview of behavior change and skill development measures for students participating in California After School Education and Safety programs

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Child care Quality Rating and Improvement System: Considerations for development in Washington State
Washington (State). Department of Early Learning, September 2007
Olympia, WA: Washington (State), Department of Early Learning.

A presentation of background information regarding the phasing in of Washington State’s Quality Rating System (QRS) to assess, improve, and communicate the quality of individual child care sites through tiered ranking and reimbursement

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The early childhood disaster risk index 2007: Vulnerability and emergency preparedness needs of the early childhood sector in eleven states at high risk of hurricanes, earthquakes, or both
Shores, Elizabeth F., 2007
(Mississippi State University Early Childhood Report No. 4). Mississippi State: Mississippi State University, Early Childhood Institute.

Indicators of child care and other early childhood services' vulnerability to and preparedness for risks posed by disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and volcanos and emergency preparedness in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K): Psychometric report for the third grade
Pollack, Robert A., 2005
(NCES 2005-062). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A description of the assessments given in the fifth stage of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study to measure cognitive and social development of children in the third grade

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Health and nutrition as a foundation for success in school
Pascoe, John M., 2007
In Pianta, R. C., Cox M. J., & Snow K. L. (2007). School readiness and the transition to kindergarten in the era of accountability (pp. 99-120). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of the influence of children’s nutrition and health on their development and academic success

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How mother's economic activities and empowerment affect early childhood care and education (ECCE) for boys and girls: A theory-guided exploration across history, cultures and societies
Blumberg, Rae Lesser, 2006
Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

A discussion of the relationship between the economic status of mothers and the quality and outcomes of early childhood care and education (ECCE), in the context of efforts to address ECCE issues globally

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Licensing related indicators of quality child care
Fiene, Richard,
Harrisburg: Pennsylvania State University, Capital Area Early Childhood Training Institute.

A summary of thirteen key child care quality indicators to be considered by state child care agencies when revising state child care licensing regulations

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Motivation and school readiness: What is missing from current assessments of preschooler's readiness for kindergarten?
Harris, Ruby, December 2007
NHSA Dialog, 10(3-4), 151-163

An overview of issues related to school readiness assessments as well as a discussion of readiness assessment that is inclusive of motivation, self-regulated learning behaviors and socioemotional and cognitive development

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The power of the arts in afterschool
Katz, Jonathan, 2007
In Afterschool advantage: Powerful new learning opportunities (pp. 27-36). Moorestown, NJ: Foundations, Inc.

A discussion of the role of the arts in after school programs, including information on the influence of arts programs on students' academic performance and success

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Prekindergarten benchmarks for language and literacy: Progress made and challenges to be met
Burns, M. Susan,
New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research.

An examination of achievement measures for the acquisition of language and literacy skills of prekindergarteners

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Quality in child care services
European Commission Childcare Network, 2004
(Paper No. 1). In Quality in early learning and child care services: Papers from the European Commission Childcare Network (pp. A5-A28). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: University of Toronto, Childcare Resource and Research Unit.

A summary of the proceedings of and recommendations from a seminar on child care quality criteria and indicators and the government's role in assuring the availability of quality services for young children in the European Union

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Quality in services for young children: A discussion paper
Balageur, Irene, 2004
(Paper No. 2). In Quality in early learning and child care services: Papers from the European Commission Childcare Network (pp. B1-B25). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: University of Toronto, Childcare Resource and Research Unit.

A paper defining child care quality criteria and indicators, as well as government's role in assuring the availability of quality services for young children in the European Union.

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Racial and ethnic gaps in school readiness
Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne, 2007
In Pianta, R. C., Cox M. J., & Snow K. L. (2007). School readiness and the transition to kindergarten in the era of accountability (pp. 283-306). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of underlying factors causing the racial and ethnic achievement gaps between White and non-White students, with recommendations of strategies and social programs for narrowing the achievement gap

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The role of program quality in producing early childhood program benefits
Frede, Ellen, 1995
The Future of Children, 5(3), 115-132

An examination of the correlation between program quality and long-term benefits to children, based on a literature review on classroom practices and curricula used in the delivery of early childhood education and care programs

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School readiness and social-emotional development
Bowman, Barbara T., 2006
In B. T. Bowman & E. Moore (Eds.), School readiness and social-emotional development: Perspectives on cultural diversity (pp. 3-6). Washington, DC: National Black Child Development Institute

An exploration of the relationship between children’s socioemotional development and school readiness

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Tracking progress, engaging communities: Abbott indicators technical report: Camden, New Jersey
Hirsch, Lesley, Spring 2005
Newark, NJ: Education Law Center.

Preschool program and additional educational indicators to assess the Camden, New Jersey, school district's progress towards meeting the reforms and improvements mandated by the Abbott v. Burke court rulings

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Tracking progress, engaging communities: Abbott indicators technical report: Newark, New Jersey
Hirsch, Lesley, Spring 2005
Newark, NJ: Education Law Center.

Preschool program and additional educational indicators to assess the Newark, New Jersey, school district's progress towards meeting the reforms and improvements mandated by the Abbott v. Burke court rulings

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Tracking progress, engaging communities: Abbott indicators technical report: Trenton, New Jersey
Hirsch, Lesley, Spring 2005
Newark, NJ: Education Law Center.

Preschool program and additional educational indicators to assess the Trenton, New Jersey, school district's progress towards meeting the reforms and improvements mandated by the Abbott v. Burke court rulings

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Tracking progress, engaging communities: Abbott indicators technical report: Union City, New Jersey
Applewhite-Coney, Erain, Spring 2005
Newark, NJ: Education Law Center.

Preschool program and additional educational indicators to assess the Union City, New Jersey, school district's progress towards meeting the reforms and improvements mandated by the Abbott v. Burke court rulings

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Trends in educational equity of girls & women
Bae, Yupin, 2000
(NCES 2000-030). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A comparison between males and females performing various tasks at different developmental stages to measure the equity in educational experiences

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Village building and school readiness: Closing opportunity gaps in a diverse society
Bruner, Charles, January 2007
Des Moines, IA: State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network.

A collection of articles focusing on the development of early learning systems in vulnerable neighborhoods

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