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After-school care for children: A resilience-based approach
Nash, James K., 1998
Families in Society, 79(4), 370-383

An analysis of the afterschool experiences of children and adolescents, using a risk and resilience framework.

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Analysis of Federal Even Start expenditures and selected comparisons
United States. Department of Education. Planning and Evaluation Service, 1998
Cambridge, MA: Abt Associates.

A study of the federal expenditures of the Even Start Family Literacy Program as of 1995-1996, addressing the amount spent per year, per project, the amount funds vary by region, state, urban/rural status, and comparing Even Start funds to other similar federal expenditures such as Head Start

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Birth to kindergarten: The importance of the early years: A comprehensive review of the literature and a series of policy options for early childhood interventions in response to a request by Senator Dede Alpert
Illig, David C., 1998
(Research Report No. CRB-98-001). Sacramento: California State Library, California Research Bureau.

A review of literature examining child outcomes in relation to early childhood experiences, including family influence, home environment, and child care programs; current policy issues and legislative suggestions are discussed.

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Child care and parenting education within drug treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women
McMurtrie, Claire, 1998
Women's Health Issues, 8(4), 246-253

A discussion of the importance of, and issues involved in, incorporating child care and parent education into drug abuse treatment programs for mothers and pregnant women

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Child care and preventing child maltreatment
Thompson, Ross A., 1998
In C. J. Dunst & M. Wolery (Eds.), Advances in early education and day care: Vol. 9. Family policy and practice in early child care (pp. 173-202). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press

An exploration of the logistics and implications of family support social service programs and their role in preventing child abuse and neglect

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Child development and emergent literacy
Whitehurst, Grover J., 1998
Child Development, 69(3), 848-872

This article introduces a typology of early literacy domains with a review of literature to support the adoption of the typology

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Critical perspectives on Project Head Start: Revisioning the hope and challenge
Ellsworth, Jeanne, 1998
Albany: State University of New York Press.

A group of critical discussions evaluating Head Start's effectiveness in working with low-income families of diverse backgrounds, examining program history, parental involvement, and cultural diversity

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Early childhood education in Iceland: ''Play and Print''
Sigurdardottir, Margaret, 1998
International Journal of Early Childhood, 30(1), 9-14

An overview of Play and Print, an Icelandic early education project that improved preschool children's literacy skills through the use of role-playing and creative activities involving print literature

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Early education and child care program philosophy about families
McWilliam, R. A., 1998
In C. J. Dunst & M. Wolery (Eds.), Advances in early education and day care: Vol. 9. Family policy and practice in early child care (pp. 61-104). Stamford, CT: JAI Press

A discussion on child care provider views on families

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Early Head Start: Goals and challenges: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second session, February 19, 1998
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on Human Resources, 1998
(Serial No. 105-109). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

A hearing examining issues and challenges impeding Early Head Start, emphasizing the importance of the parent teacher relationship, child care environment, and ability and mental health of the teacher.

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Enhancing the transition process to inclusion
Knight, Bruce Allen, 1998
Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 26(1), 72-80

An examination of issues involved in the integration of children with developmental disabilities into regular schools in Australia

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Even Start: Evidence from the past and a look to the future
United States. Department of Education. Planning and Evaluation Service, 1998
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Planning and Evaluation Service.

A report summarizing what has been learned about the Even Start Family Literacy Program after 10 years of demonstration and evaluation activities

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Family outcomes in early intervention: A framework for program evaluation and efficacy research
Bailey, Jr., Donald B., Spring 1998
Exceptional Children, 64(3), 313-328

A list of eight questions used to determine the effects of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) on the quality of life of disabled children (and their families) receiving early intervention services under Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Get 'em while they're young: The second childcare revolution and the expansion of the nanny state
Franciosi, Robert J., 1998
(Arizona Issue Analysis No. 154). Phoenix, AZ: Goldwater Institute.

A discussion of the possible benefits and consequences of greater governmental involvement in early childhood education and after school programs

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Getting ready to read: Emergent literacy and family literacy
Lonigan, Christopher J., 1998
In B. Wasik (Ed.), Family Literacy Programs: Current Status and Future Direction. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.

A discussion of children’s literacy development in family literacy intervention programs

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Head Start: Challenges faced in demonstrating program results and responding to societal changes: Statement of Carlotta C. Joyner, Director, Education and Employment Issues, Health, Education, and Human Services Division
Joyner, Carlotta C., 1998
(GAO/T-HEHS-98-183). Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office.

Congressional testimony on the ability of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that Head Start meets its purpose and on the challenges facing Head Start as a result of societal changes since the 1960s

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Head Start reauthorization: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second session, Hearing held in Washington, DC, June 9, 1998
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families, 1998
(Serial No. 105-114). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

A hearing on the evaluation and effectiveness of Head Start and a discussion on ways to improve the program so that disadvantaged children are entering school at an age-appropriate level.

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Investing in our children: What we know and don't know about the costs and benefits of early childhood interventions
Karoly, Lynn A., 1998
Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation.

An examination of the benefits and long-term impact of early childhood intervention programs for at risk children and their families

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Lessons from three decades of transition research
Kagan, Sharon Lynn, 1998
Elementary School Journal, 98(4), 365-379

A review of the federally initiated transition demonstration efforts to ease children's transitions to school of the past three decades

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Lessons from Ukraine
Seefeldt, Carol, 1998
Childhood Education, 74(3), 136-142

A review of a two-week workshop with Ukrainian teachers on teaching democratic principles among children in Central and Eastern Europe

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Long-term cognitive and academic effects of early childhood education on children in poverty
Barnett, W. Steven, 1998
Preventive Medicine, 27(2), 204-207

A critical review of 38 studies on the long-term effects of early childhood programs on children in poverty, including the effects on their IQ, school achievement and success, a comparison of model and public childhood education programs, the economic consequences of such programs, and the implications for public policy

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A mechanism to utilize integrated early intervention teams for infants & toddlers with multiple disabilities: Early education program for children with multiple disabilities: Final report
Batson, Nancy, 1998
Hattiesburg: University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Special Education.

A study of the workforce training activities of the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and providers to use family centered strategies

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Meeting the needs of multiracial and multiethnic children in early childhood settings
Wardle, Francis, 1998
Early Childhood Education Journal, 26(1), 7-11

An overview of strategies for early childhood educators to address the needs of ethnically diverse children, including staff training, curriculum revision, images of interracial interethnic families and children, celebrations of an array of holidays, and responding to young children's biases

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PALS (play and learn sessions): An innovative child care program for Hawaiians
Wong, Kalani, 1998
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 69(1), 44-unspecified

A discussion of Hawaii’s play and learn sessions (PALS) program, which allows working parents the ability to leave their children in an environment that provides enhanced play and learning opportunities through a quality recreation program

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Prekindergarten programs funded by the states: Essential elements for policy makers
Mitchell, Anne W., 1998
New York: Families and Work Institute.

An exploration of state-funded prekindergarten programs, with a focus on characteristics essential to the establishment and funding of such programs

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