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Afterschool programs
Sun, Chris, June, 2012
(Policy Update Vol. 19, No. 5). Arlington, VA: National Association of State Boards of Education.

An overview of high-quality after school programs and the role of state standards in supporting program quality

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Aligning public finance systems: How can we most effectively maximize resources and build cohesive early care and education systems at the state level?
Mitchell, Anne W., 2004

A brief examining the linkages among different components of a high quality early care and education system of financing, program, and practitioner standards

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Child outcome standards in pre-k programs: What are standards; what is needed to make them work?
Shore, Rima, March 2004
(Preschool Policy Matters Issue 5). New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research.

An overview of child outcome standards in Prekindergarten programs, how they relate to the standards movement in K-12 education, and what conditions are necessary to ensure their effectiveness

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Core knowledge for PK-3 teaching: Ten components of effective instruction
Sadowski, Michael, October, 2006
(FCD Policy Brief Advancing PK-3 No. 5). New York: Foundation for Child Development.

An overview of core knowledge for effective teaching in prekindergarten through third grade, based on national education group guidelines and the research underlying them

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Crafting early learning standards for a multi-ethnic society: Lessons learned from Washington and Alaska
Chang, Hedy Nai-Lin, Fall 2008
St. Paul, MN: Build Initiative.

An overview and discussion of Washington State's and Alaska's experiences addressing cultural and language issues in the development of early learning standards

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Do states require child care programs to educate children?: Infant/toddler rules to assure early education and strong relationships
LeMoine, Sarah, 2004
(Report No. 3). Champaign, IL: Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting.

An analysis of states' licensing standards for infant/toddler child care centers, examining if regulations mandate an educational program

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Early childhood education for the 21st century: Linking research, language, and culture
Benavides, Celina, 2011
Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.

A discussion of indicators for early childhood education programs to meet the early education needs of Latino children and families

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Early literacy: New issues and new challenges
Bodrova, Elena, 2000
Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.

A policy brief on early literacy standards, instructional strategies, assessment and professional development needs

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Early literacy: Policy and practice in the preschool years
Strickland, Dorothy, 2006
(Preschool Policy Brief Issue 10). New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research.

A synthesis of research on early literacy, with early literacy policy recommendations

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Establishing teacher competencies in early care and education: A review of current models and options for California
Bellm, Dan, 2005
University of California, Berkeley, Center for the Study of Child Care Employment.

A discussion of the importance of early education teacher competency standards

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Family support and parent involvement in Head Start: What do Head Start Program Performance Standards require?
Schumacher, Rachel, 2002
Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy.

A brief on aspects of the Head Start Program Performance Standards that require providing services to and involving parents.

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Increasing the effectiveness of preschool programs
Ackerman, Debra J., July 2006
(Preschool Policy Brief Issue 11). New Brunswick, NJ: National Institute for Early Education Research.

A review of research on preschool program factors that contribute to program quality and of state preschool program standards, with policy recommendations to increase the effectiveness of preschool programs

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Infant/toddler credential factsheet
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative (U.S.), July, 2010
Washington, DC: National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative.

A profile of state-level information on the availability of infant/toddler credential (ITC) programs

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Infant/toddler early learning guidelines factsheet
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative (U.S.), July, 2010
Washington, DC: National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative.

An overview of early learning guidelines (ELG), standards for competencies and skills that should be possessed by children at specific target ages, in 31 states and 3 United States territories

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Infant/toddler early learning guidelines factsheet
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative (U.S.), May, 2011
Washington, DC: National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative.

An overview of standards relating to young children's knowledge and abilities in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories

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Inside the content of infant-toddler early learning guidelines: Results from analyses, issues to consider, and recommendations: Research brief
Scott-Little, Catherine, February 2008
Greensboro: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Human Development and Family Studies.

A summary of an analysis of the organization and content of state early learning guidelines (ELGs) for infants and toddlers, based on coding ELG documents

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Keys to high-quality child care for infants and toddlers: Core knowledge and competencies for infants and toddlers
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative (U.S.), January, 2010
Washington, DC: National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative.

An examination of content knowledge and skill competencies required by states for early care and education professionals working with infants and toddlers

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Minimum standards matter
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2012
Paris: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

A discussion and overview of research on regulatory standards for early childhood education and care programs

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National Infant and Toddler Child Care Initiative: Keys to high-quality child care for infants and toddlers
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative (U.S.), January, 2010
Washington, DC: U.S. Child Care Bureau

An overview of the commonalities of core knowledge and competencies (CKCs) supported by early childhood educators to promote children’s development between the CKC guidelines in 36 states

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Preparing for success: How Head Start helps children with disabilities and their families
Mezey, Jennifer, 2003
Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy.

A brief on Head Start services for children with disabilities.

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Preparing quality teachers for PK-3
Boots, Shelley Waters, 2006
New York: Foundation for Child Development.

A discussion of strategies for the preparation and qualifications of prekindergarten through third grade teachers

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Promoting the health of poor preschool children: What do federal Head Start performance standards require?
Schumacher, Rachel, 2003
Washington, DC: Center for Law and Social Policy.

A review of federal requirements governing the provision of health screenings and services for participating low income preschool children in individual Head Start programs

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Putting standards into practice: States' use of early learning guidelines for infants and toddlers
Gebhard, Barbara, November 2010
Washington, DC: Zero to Three, Policy Center.

An examination of the implementation and alignment of state early learning guidelines for infants and toddlers

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Quality standards, assessments and supports
Tolman, Joel, 2002
(Moving an Out-of-School Agenda Task Brief No. 3). Takoma Park, MD: Forum for Youth Investment.

An examination of child care quality amongst United States cities, including what measures best ensure consistent quality in child care for young people, the impact standards possess in supporting quality program development, the role of program evaluation and assessment, and the supports required to ensure standards are met

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Quick facts on school-age care: Program and practitioner standards
Afterschool Investments Project, July, 2011
Washington, DC: Afterschool Investments Project.

An overview of state adoption of quality standards for school-age child care programs and their staff

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