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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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An analysis of the perceptions and characteristics of childcare personnel regarding inclusion of young children with special needs in community-based programs
Dinnebeil, Laurie A., 1998
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 18(2), 118-128

An analysis of the perceptions and characteristics of early child care workers with the willingness to care for special needs children in community-based programs in northwestern Ohio

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The Be A Star community-based after-school program: Developing resiliency factors in high-risk preadolescent youth
Pierce, Lois H., 1998
Journal of Community Psychology, 26(2), 175-183

A description of the Be a Star community-based after-school program and an evaluation of its effectiveness in helping children develop decision making skills, feelings of personal competence, cultural awareness, and refusal skills

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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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Care programs for school age children in Australia
Elliot, Allison, 1998
Childhood Education, 74(6), 387-391

A discussion of out-of-school child care programs for children between 5 and 12 years of age in Australia

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Can early intervention prevent high school dropout?: Evidence from the Chicago Child-Parent Centers
Temple, Judy A., 1998
(Discussion Paper No. 1180-98). University of Wisconsin--Madison, Institute for Research on Poverty.

A report relating participation in the Chicago Child-Parent Center and Expansion program to incidence of high school dropout

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The Chicago Child-Parent Centers: A longitudinal study of extended early childhood intervention
Reynolds, Arthur J., 1998
In Social programs that work (pp. 110-147). New York: Russell Sage Foundation

An evaluation of the implementation of the early childhood intervention program, Chicago-Parent Center (CPCs), and the Chicago Longitudinal Study among eight-grade students between 1983 and 1989

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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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Can intervention early prevent crime later?: The Abecedarian Project compared with other programs
Clarke, Stevens H., 1998
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 13(2), 319-343

A comparison of the Abercadarian Project’s study of youth crime and delinquency among its participants with other early childhood prevention programs

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College Station after-school program and time use study
Bundrick, David, 1998
College Station: Texas A & M University, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences.

A inquiry into children’s use of time during the after school hours, based on a household survey of families with the College Station Independent School District (CSISD) in Texas

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A comparison of the effect of the type of classroom and service characteristics on toddlers with disabilities
Bruder, Mary Beth, 1998
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 18(1), 26-37

A study of the effects of early intervention services, in a segregated versus inclusive classroom, on the developmental outcomes of toddlers

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Contextually-relevant validation of peer play constructs with African American Head Start children: Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale
Fantuzzo, John W., 1998
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 13(3), 411-431

An evaluation of the construct and concurrent validity of a modified version of the Penn Interactive Peer Play Scale (PIPPS) using a sample of African American Head Start children

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Cost-benefit of early childhood interventions
Rhode Island Kids Count (Organization), 1998
(Issue Brief No. 5). Providence: Rhode Island Kids Count.

A review of research on the long-term economic and societal benefits of quality early child care programs and interventions

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Creating risk and promise: Children's and teachers' co-constructions in the cultural world of kindergarten
Skinner, Debra, 1998
Elementary School Journal, 98(4), 297-310

A survey of 21 former Head Start children as they made their transition to public school in fourteen kindergarten classrooms

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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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Developing early childhood programs for children and families at risk: Research-based principles to promote long-term effectiveness
Reynolds, Arthur J., 1998
Children and Youth Services Review, 20(6), 503-523

A review of eight principles used to promote long-term effectiveness for early childhood interventions and a description of some of the effects of the Chicago Child-Parent Center in order to illustrate the importance of using these principles when designing early childhood interventions

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Early child care and self-control, compliance, and problem behavior at twenty-four and thirty-six months
NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, 1998
Child Development, 69(4), 1145-1170

A study into factors of family and child care experiences as predictors of self-control, compliance and problem behavior in children

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Early childhood interventions: Benefits, costs, and savings
Karoly, Lynn A., 1998
(Research Brief No. RB-5014). Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation.

A summary of a study of the effects of early childhood interventions on low income children, their families, and the government, examining the costs, benefits, and savings resulting from the interventions

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Early childhood programs and success in school: The Abecedarian Study
Campbell, Frances A., 1998
In W. S. Barnett & S. Boocock (Eds.), Early care and education for children in poverty: Promises, programs, and long-term results (pp. 145-166). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press

An analysis of the academic outcomes of low income children participating in the Carolina Abecedarian Project, an intensive early intervention

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Early childhood services for kindergarten-age children in four Canadian provinces: Scope, nature and models for the future
Johnson, Laura C., 1998
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Caledon Institute of Social Policy.

An observational and interview-based study of early child care education programs in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta to describe and analyze current conditions of child care programs and to explore parent and teachers' views of future prospects for the programs

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Early childhood services for kindergarten-age children in four Canadian provinces: Scope, nature and models for the future [Executive summary]
Johnson, Laura C., 1998
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Caledon Institute of Social Policy.

A summary of an observational and interview-based study of early child care education programs in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta to describe and analyze current conditions of child care programs and to explore parent and teachers' views of future prospects for the programs

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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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The effects of developmentally appropriate preschool experience on at-risk children's logical-mathematical skills
Moon, Chunghee, 1998
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

A study of the effects of developmentally appropriate high-quality preschool providing hands-on activities and a play-based curriculum on the logical-mathematical skills of at-risk children, with a control group of 160 children and a treatment group of 106 children between the ages of four and five

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