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21st Century Community Learning Centers state evaluation report: Implementation of the state evaluation/baseline data A study of the implementation of a two-part Michigan state evaluation of the 21st Community Learning Centers, a federally-funded out-of-school time program |
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21st Century Community Learning Centers state evaluation report: Implementation of the state evaluation/baseline data [Executive summary] A summary of a study of the implementation of a two-part Michigan state evaluation of the 21st Community Learning Centers, a federally-funded out-of-school time program |
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4C4K 21st century community learning center: The second year evaluation report Findings from the second year evaluation of the Four Counties for Kids (4C4K) 21st Century Community Learning Center program, a comprehensive after school/community project located in four rural counties in western Illinois, with a focus on the areas of youth development, academic performance, and the program’s impact on parents |
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Accelerating math development in Head Start classrooms A study of the impact of participating in fun, diverse mathematics-related activities on math skills among Head Start preschool children |
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Across demographic and party lines, Americans clamor for safe, enriching afterschool programs A brief on the high levels of support for continued and expanded afterschool programming, based on a nationwide survey of registered voters conducted in 2003 |
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Addressing behavioral outcomes in Connecticut's child care centers: An evaluation of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) Findings from an evaluation of the first year of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP), a system of early childhood mental health consultation in Connecticut, with a focus on services provided to children and the training and development of early childhood professionals |
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Addressing behavioral outcomes in Connecticut's child care centers: An evaluation of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) [Executive summary] A summary of findings from an evaluation of the first year of the Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP), a system of early childhood mental health consultation in Connecticut, with a focus on services provided to children and the training and development of early childhood professionals |
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Administrative support and challenges in Nebraska public school early childhood programs: Preliminary study A survey-based study of early childhood educators from public prekindergarten programs in Nebraska to examine their perceptions of administrative supports and challenges associated with their programs |
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Advancing child abuse and neglect protective factors: The role of early care and education infrastructure [Executive summary] A summary of a discussion of the use of the Strengthening Families approach to prevent child abuse and neglect through the promotion of protective factors in the delivery of early childhood education and care services |
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Afterschool Alliance backgrounder: Formal evaluations of afterschool programs A summary of data and findings from evaluations of after school programs in several states, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington |
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Afterschool and the building of character An outline of after school program benefits for students and society, in terms of reduced risky behavior, improved academic performance, and enhanced habits and values |
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The After-School Corporation fifth-year report A report on the After-School Corporation (TASC)'s after school program after its fifth year; the report includes a description of the program, the program evaluation, the program's funding, and a list of schools that host TASC-funded after school programs |
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After-school for all?: Exploring access and equity in after-school programs A brief summary of research findings on access and equity in after school programs, focusing on program supply and demand and differences in access related to students' age, race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, urbanicity, and special needs. |
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Afterschool: The natural platform for youth development A report on successful after school programs located throughout the United States that focus on youth development |
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An after-school obesity prevention program for African-American girls: The Minnesota GEMS pilot study A presentation of findings on the development of an after school obesity prevention program for African-American girls in Minnesota, based on a sample of 54 8 to 10-year-old girls and their caregivers |
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After-school programs, antisocial behavior, and positive youth development: An exploration of the relationship between program implementation and changes in youth behavior A description of important features of after school programs in terms of effects on children's school attendance, academic achievements, and socioemotional development using data from the Maryland After School Community Grant Program |
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Afterschool programs help working families An issue brief outlining how quality after school programs help working parents balance both work and family life |
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After-school programs in cities across the United States A brief account of the results from a survey of after school programs in 94 US cities, highlighting information such as program sites, funding sources, hours of operation, activities, staffing, and number of children served |
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Assessment of benefits and costs of out of school care A summary of a review of evidence from research conducted in Australia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the social benefits and economic costs of out-of-school time child care programs |
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Assessment of the benefits and costs of out of school care A review of evidence from research conducted in Australia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the social benefits and economic costs of out-of-school time child care programs |
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Bachelor degrees are best: Higher qualifications for pre-kindergarten teachers lead to better learning environments for children A study highlighting prekindergarten teachers with bachelor’s degrees and their direct link to quality in child care and early education |
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The benefits of early intervention An outline of the effectiveness of Head Start, the Elmira Program, and the Perry Preschool project, and an exploration of their implications for early intervention programs in Australia |
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Biennial report to Congress: The status of children in Head Start programs A legislatively mandated biannual report submitted to Congress by the Head Start Bureau on Head Start activities during fiscal years 2002 and 2003 |
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Brief functional screening for transition difficulties prior to enrolment predicts socio-emotional competence and school adjustment in Head Start preschoolers An assessment identifying children at risk for problems adjusting to preschool, focusing on social and emotional skills, using functional screenings of children beginning a Head Start program |
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Broken promises: How the Bush Administration is failing America's poorest children A study of the changes in federal performance standards and funding for Head Start programs |
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