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Academic achievement programs and youth development: A synthesis
Redd, Zakia, 2002
Washington, DC: Child Trends.

A study evaluating the impact of after-school, community-based academic oriented youth programs as it relates to improving child development and educational outcomes

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Achieving full-day kindergarten in New Mexico: A case study
Raden, Anthony, October, 2002
New York: Foundation for Child Development.

A study of the evolution and development of the universal full-day kindergarten (FDK) program for all five-year-olds in New Mexico

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Addressing disruptive behaviors in the preschool classroom: An adaptation of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Head Start teachers
Collett, Brent R., 2002
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Utah State University, Logan

A study describing the development, implementation, and evaluation of an early intervention program designed to improve teaching strategies and practices for Head Start children with behavioral problems

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Advocating for after-school programs
Friedman, Lucy N., 2002
Ideas for an Open Society, 2(2).

A review of the benefits of after-school programs for school-age children

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Afterschool and healthy lifestyles
Afterschool Alliance, 2002
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 8). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An issue brief that discusses how afterschool programs with a physical fitness component can promote health, improve children's eating habits, and encourage self esteem

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Afterschool and school improvement
Afterschool Alliance, 2002
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 13). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An issue brief describing how under-performing schools have improved their students' academic achievement and attendance through their afterschool programs

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Afterschool, community service and volunteerism
Afterschool Alliance, 2002
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 10). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An issue brief discussing a variety of afterschool programs that encourage students' involvement in public and community service

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Afterschool keeps kids safe
Afterschool Alliance, 2002
(Afterschool Alert Issue Brief No. 7). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

An issue brief that discusses why participation in after school programs reduces a child's chance of using drugs and committing or becoming a victim of juvenile crime

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After-school programs: An update of the need, the benefits, and public opinion
The After-School Corporation, 2002
New York: The After-School Corporation.

An examination of the need for, benefits of and public opinions about after school programs, including a presentation of findings from research reports on related education, social work, criminal justice, and public opinion issues

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After-school programs: An update of the need, the benefits, and public opinion [Executive summary]
The After-School Corporation, 2002
New York: The After-School Corporation.

A summary of an examination of the need for, benefits of and public opinions about after-school programs, including a presentation of findings from research reports on related education, social work, criminal justice, and public opinion issues

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Age 21 cost-benefit analysis of the Title I Chicago child-parent centers
Reynolds, Arthur J., 2002
(Discussion Paper No. 1245-02). University of Wisconsin--Madison, Institute for Research on Poverty.

A cost benefit analysis of the federally funded Chicago Child-Parent Center program using data from the Chicago Longitudinal Study from a cohort of children born in 1980.

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Age 21 cost-benefit analysis of the Title I Chicago Child-Parent Centers
Reynolds, Arthur J., 2002
Educational Evaluation & Policy Analysis, 24(4), 267-303

A cost benefit analysis of the federally funded Chicago Child-Parent Center program using data from the Chicago Longitudinal Study from a cohort of children born in 1980

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American voters: Afterschool must remain a priority
Afterschool Alliance, 2002
(Afterschool Alert Poll Report No.3). Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.

A discussion of results from the Afterschool Alliance 2002 nationwide poll of 800 registered voters on the need for after school programming in the United States

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An analysis of an after-school service-learning program for elementary school children
Tannenbaum, Sally C., 2002
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, California State University, Fresno

A investigation of the impact of Dare to Dream, a service-learning program, on elementary school children's academic achievements, social behavior, and attitudes as compared with these characteristics of children who participated in other after-school programs

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An analysis of a public school prekindergarten Montessori bilingual program
Rodriguez, Linda, 2002
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

An analysis of second grade reading achievement scores of Spanish and English norm-referenced tests between children who participated in a Montessori bilingual program and those that attended a traditional bilingual program

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Are we leaving them behind?: The case for helping childcare providers and parents address behavioral problems in very young children
Jewish Healthcare Foundation, 2002
Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, Office of Child Development.

A study of the status of behavioral health services available to children from birth to age five in early care and education settings in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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Arkansas framework for infant and toddler care
Arkansas Framework for Infant and Toddler Care Work Group, 2002
Little Rock: Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education.

A compilation of guidelines for educators, parents and the community to promote, establish and continue high quality child care for infants and children in Arkansas

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Assessing the benefits of an after-school program for urban youth: An impact and process evaluation
Lauver, Sherri, 2002
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

A process analysis and impact evaluation of the effects on academic and social outcomes of a public school-based after school program for urban young adolescents, based on observations, student focus groups, in-depth staff interviews, and parent and student surveys

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Asthma management practices and education needs of Head Start directors and staff
Huss, Karen, October 2002
Journal of School Health, 72(8), 329-333

A survey-based study of Head Start directors and staff assessing asthma care practices, beliefs, education activities, and sociodemographic characteristics

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At-a-glance comparison: Tribal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start
National Child Care Information Center. QUILT, 2002
Fairfax, VA: National Child Care Information Center, QUILT.

A table summarizing the child care and development fund (CCDF) and Head Start programs for American Indian/Alaska Native tribes.

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At the starting line: Early childhood education programs in the 50 states
American Federation of Teachers, 2002
(Item No. 39-0391). Washington, DC: American Federation of Teachers.

A review of current state policies regarding early childhood education that offers recommendations for the promotion of adequately funded, high-quality, universal early childhood education programs within the 50 states

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At the starting line: Early childhood education programs in the 50 states [Executive summary]
American Federation of Teachers, 2002
(Item No. 39-0391). Washington, DC: American Federation of Teachers.

An overview of statewide, state-supported preschool programs for 3- and/or 4-year-olds that focus on school readiness

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The battle over Head Start: What the research shows
Barnett, W. Steven, 2002
New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research.

A summary evaluating the effects and future of Head Start education

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A benefit-cost analysis of the Abecedarian early childhood intervention
Masse, Leonard N., 2002
New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research.

A discussion of findings from a benefit-cost analysis of the Abecedarian Early Childhood Intervention Study

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Best practices in assessment of intervention results with infants and toddlers
Greenwood, Charles R., 2002
Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Early Childhood Research Institute on Measuring Growth and Development.

A study on the skills and resources a school psychologist should have when evaluating disabled children and recommending intervention treatments or courses of study, as well as guidelines from the Early Childhood Research Institute on Measuring Growth and Development (ECRI-MGD) on the monitoring, adjusting or changing of courses of study or treatment

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