10 new ideas for early education in the 111th Congress
Mead, Sara, February 2009
Washington, DC: New America Foundation.
A discussion of 10 policy proposals to improve early education access, quality, and alignment from preschool through early elementary school
Fact Sheets & Briefs
15 by 15: A comprehensive policy framework for early human capital investment in BC
Kershaw, Paul, August 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: University of British Columbia, Human Early Learning Partnership.
An argument for reducing the percentage of developmentally vulnerable children in British Columbia, Canada, to 15 by 2015, including a policy framework to achieve the goal
Other
15 by 15: A comprehensive policy framework for early human capital investment in BC [Executive summary]
Kershaw, Paul, August 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: University of British Columbia, Human Early Learning Partnership.
A summary of an argument for reducing the percentage of developmentally vulnerable children in British Columbia, Canada, to 15 by 2015, including a policy framework to achieve the goal
Executive Summary
The 2007 Child Care Licensing Study: Final report
National Child Care Information Center (U.S.), February, 2009
Lexington, KY: National Association for Regulatory Administration.
A compilation of survey data on state licensing programs and policies for child care centers and small and large family child care homes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2007
Reports & Papers
2008 - 2009 Great Start Readiness Program: Program quality assessment: Statewide data report
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, September 2009
Lansing: Michigan, Department of Education.
Findings from an assessment of the quality of preschool classrooms, based on data on 1,213 Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool classrooms in Michigan during the 2008 - 2009 program year
Reports & Papers
2008-2009 implementation & expansion of the Child Development Education Pilot Program (CDEPP): Evaluation report
South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, 01 January, 2009
Columbia: South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.
Findings from an evaluation of the third year of the Child Development Education Pilot Program (CDEPP), South Carolina's early childhood education program to improve the school readiness of students in poverty, during the 2008-2009 program year
Reports & Papers
2008 afterschool year in review: A year of diligence and promise
Afterschool Alliance, February 2009
Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.
A discussion of the challenges and triumphs to nationwide after school programming during the 2008 fiscal year
Other
2009-2010 Maryland school readiness report: Children entering school ready to learn
Maryland. State Department of Education, 2009
Baltimore: Maryland, State Department of Education.
A survey of teacher ratings of the school readiness of Maryland kindergartners during the fall of 2009
Reports & Papers
2009 child care in Cook County: Elements of child care supply and demand: FY 2008 (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008)
Illinois Action for Children, 2009
Chicago: Illinois Action for Children.
An examination of factors influencing the supply of and demand for child care in Cook County, Illinois, in fiscal year 2008
Other
2009 child care in Cook County: Elements of child care supply and demand: FY 2008 (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008) [Executive summary]
Illinois Action for Children, 2009
Chicago: Illinois Action for Children.
A summary of an examination of factors influencing the supply of and demand for child care in Cook County, Illinois, in fiscal year 2008
Executive Summary
2009 child care market rate (price) survey
Alaska. Division of Public Assistance, 2009
Anchorage: Alaska, Division of Public Assistance.
A study of child care market rates and their geographic distribution across the state of Alaska in 2009 by provider type and child age, as well as an examination of provider price-setting, hiring and retention practices, use of resource and referral services, and reasons for choosing child care as a profession, based on a survey of 395 providers
Reports & Papers
2009 child nutrition reauthorization: Child and Adult Care Food Program preschool recommendations
National Women's Law Center, April 2009
Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center.
A discussion of policy recommendations for legislation reauthorizing the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Fact Sheets & Briefs
2009 economic impact report of the early care & education industry in Santa Clara County
Liebig, Gina, December, 2009
San Jose, CA: Santa Clara County Office of Education.
An analysis of the economic impact of the Santa Clara, County, child care industry in terms of its employment and gross receipts, as well as its role in supporting parental labor force participation and positive child outcomes
Reports & Papers
2009 economic impact report of the early care & education industry in Santa Clara County [Executive summary]
Liebig, Gina, December, 2009
San Jose, CA: Santa Clara County Office of Education.
A summary of an analysis of the economic impact of the Santa Clara, County, child care industry in terms of its employment and gross receipts, as well as its role in supporting parental labor force participation and positive child outcomes
Executive Summary
2009 Iowa Head Start needs assessment
Iowa Head Start-State Collaboration Office, November 01, 2009
Des Moines, IA: Iowa Head Start-State Collaboration Office.
A survey of the collaboration and professional development activities of Iowa Head Start grantees
Reports & Papers
2009 local child care market rate study: Executive report
Workplace Solutions, April 2009
New Castle: Delaware, Division of Social Services.
A summary of a study of child care market rates and their geographic distribution across the State of Delaware in 2009, based on data from interviews with 1,704 child care centers and family child care providers
Executive Summary
2009 local child care market rate study: Final report
Workplace Solutions, May 2009
New Castle: Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services.
A study of child care market rates and their geographic distribution across the State of Delaware in 2009, based on data from interviews with 1,704 child care centers and family child care providers
Reports & Papers
2009 market rate study: Final report
University of Kentucky. Kentucky Partnership for Early Childhood Services, 2009
Lexington: University of Kentucky, Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute.
A study of market rates for licensed and certified child care in Kentucky by provider type, age of child, full-time or part-time care, geographic region, subsidy program participation, quality rating, and use of assessment or screening tool, based on a survey of providers
Reports & Papers
2009 supplement to Making care less taxing
National Women's Law Center, April, 2009
Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center.
An update listing changes to state child and dependent care income tax provisions since December 2005 that are in effect for the 2008 tax year
Other
21st Century Community Learning Centers: Annual report 2009
Drever, Anita I., October 2009
(WYSAC Technical Report No. CHES-912). Laramie: Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center.
An evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) programs in Wyoming, based on data for 10,225 children served 72 centers during the 2008-2009 school year
Reports & Papers
21st Century Community Learning Centers: Annual report 2009 [Executive summary]
Drever, Anita I., October 2009
(WYSAC Technical Report No. CHES-912). Laramie: Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center.
An evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) programs in Wyoming, based on data for 10,225 children served 72 centers during the 2008-2009 school year
Executive Summary
21st Century Community Learning Centers: Providing afterschool supports to communities nationwide
Afterschool Alliance, August 2009
Washington, DC: Afterschool Alliance.
An overview of after school programs supported by 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) expenditures, including a discussion of the need for continued and increased funding by the government of the 21st CCLC program
Fact Sheets & Briefs
4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) initiative: Enrollment and implementation study
Mielke, Monica, December, 2009
Chevy Chase, MD: National 4-H Council.
An evaluation of 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (4-H SET), an initiative to increase 4-H science, engineering, and technology program offerings, that examines the characteristics of enrolled children, as well as program implementation in the areas of partnerships, staffing and professional development, curriculum, evaluation, marketing and communications, and funding, based on survey responses from 4-H SET liaisons and state program leaders who oversee 4-H programs
Reports & Papers
4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) initiative: Enrollment and implementation study [Executive summary]
Mielke, Monica, December, 2009
Chevy Chase, MD: National 4-H Council.
A summary of an evaluation of 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (4-H SET), an initiative to increase 4-H science, engineering, and technology program offerings, that examines the characteristics of enrolled children, as well as program implementation in the areas of partnerships, staffing and professional development, curriculum, evaluation, marketing and communications, and funding, based on survey responses from 4-H SET liaisons and state program leaders who oversee 4-H programs
Executive Summary
4-H Science Youth Engagement, Attitudes and Knowledge Survey
Policy Studies Associates, Winter 2009
Washington, DC: Policy Studies Associates.
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