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America's kindergartners
West, Jerry, 2000
(NCES 2000-070). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A compilation of descriptive statistics and findings on first-time kindergarten students from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten (ECLS-K).

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Children's reading and mathematics achievement in kindergarten and first grade
Denton, Kristin L., 2002
(NCES 2002-125). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A report presenting a picture of the children participating in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998û99 (ECLS-K) as first-graders

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Collaboration in New Hampshire: A look at service integration between Early Head Start and family-centered early supports and services
O'Hare, Margaret C., 2003
Newton, MA: Education Development Center, Center for Children and Families.

An overview of the information gathered from a follow-up questionnaire administered to Early Head Start (EHS) and Early Supports and Services (ESS) program directors from three New Hampshire counties regarding service integration

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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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Contributions of protective and risk factors to literacy and socioemotional competency in former Head Start children attending kindergarten
Brody, Gene H., 1994
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 9(3-4), 417-425

A study of the relationship between characteristics and behavior of primary caregivers and performance on assessments of literacy and social and cognitive competence among Head Start graduates attending kindergarten in rural Georgia

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Describing oral language opportunities and environments in Head Start and other preschool classrooms
Smith, Miriam W., 1994
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 9(3-4), 345-366

A discussion of the influence of classroom circumstances, pedagogical orientation and activity settings on early language and literacy development

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K), psychometric report for kindergarten through first grade
Rock, Donald A., 2002
(Working Paper No. 2002-05). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A report describing the design, development, and psychometric characteristics of the assessment instruments used in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K)

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The effects of developmentally appropriate practices on academic outcomes among former Head Start students and classmates, grades 1-3
Van Horn, M. Lee, 2003
American Educational Research Journal, 40(4), 961-990

An examination of the impact of developmentally appropriate practices on former Head Start students' language development and academic achievements in grades one through three

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Effects of a measurement and planning system on kindergartners' cognitive development and educational programming
Bergan, John Richard, 1991
American Educational Research Journal, 28(3), 683-714

A study of the impact of a measurement and planning system, which provided to teachers assessment information and learning activities, on 838 kindergarten children’s basic skill acquisition in math, reading, and science, and additionally on their cognitive development, school promotion, and referral to special education

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The effects of responsive caregiver communication on the language development of at-risk preschoolers
Stock, Carol D., 2002
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon, Eugene

An examination of the impact of a responsive interaction language intervention on caregivers' use of contingent feedback strategies and the impact of these strategies on Head Start children's language acquisition

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Eighth grade: First findings from the final round of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K): First look
Walston, Jill, September 2008
(NCES 2008-088). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A study of eighth grade students' reading, math, and science achievement and proficiences, participation in school activities, time spent on homework, and educational aspirations, and their relationship to students' demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, based on eighth grade data from the nationally representative Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K)

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The Enhanced Home Visiting Pilot Project: How Early Head Start programs are reaching out to kith and kin caregivers: Final interim report
Paulsell, Diane, 2006
Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research.

A preliminary descriptive evaluation of the Enhanced Home Visiting Pilot Project, analyzing participant characteristics and program design as they affect the extension of home visitation services to relatives and non-relatives caring for infants and toddlers enrolled in home-based Early Head Start programs

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Enhancing the quality of early childhood education: A follow-up evaluation of an experiential, collaborative training model for head start
Fantuzzo, John W., 1997
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 12(4), 425-437

A randomized study evaluating a revised training model for Head Start teachers and parents designed to enhance parent involvement and parent and teacher effectiveness

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An evaluation of the impact of anti-bias curriculum practices on prejudicial racial attitudes among children attending Head Start
Thorman, Abigail E., 2002
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Kansas State University, Manhattan

An analysis of the impact of a 36-week classroom intervention on Head Start children's racial attitudes

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The family partnership agreement process
United States. Head Start Bureau, 2003
(Early Head Start Program Strategies). Washington, DC: Early Head Start National Resource Center.

A study of family partnership agreement process and the importance of community collaboration from seven early Head Start programs

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Fifth grade: Findings from the fifth grade follow-up of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K)
Princiotta, Daniel, 2006
(E.D. TAB, NCES 2006-038). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A discussion of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K), a national study that followed the school experiences of a nationally representative cohort of children from kindergarten through the later grades, with data collected through interviews with parents, principals, teachers, and direct assessments of children

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Friendship and social competence in a sample of preschool children attending Head Start
Vaughn, Brian E., 2000
Developmental Psychology, 36(3), 326-338

A longitudinal exploration of the links between friendships and social competence of Head Start children, based on a sample of 471 children from 30 classrooms in six Head Start centers

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From kindergarten through third grade: Children's beginning school experiences
Rathbun, Amy, 2004
(NCES 2004-007). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A discussion of the academic gains the sample of children made from kindergarten through third grade, their achievement status at the end of third grade, and their perceptions about their school experiences

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Full-day and half-day kindergarten in the United States: Findings from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999
Walston, Jill, 2004
(NCES 2004-078). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics.

A report examining the differences between full-day and half-day kindergarten across the United States using the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-99 (ECLS-K) data from schools, teachers, parents and kindergarten children

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Getting dads involved: Predictors of father involvement in Early Head Start and with their children
Roggman, Lori A., 2002
Infant Mental Health Journal, 23(1-2), 62-78

An identification of characteristics associated with fathers' involvement in their children’s lives and in Early Head Start programs, based on a sample of 72 low-income fathers in rural areas of Utah and Idaho

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Goodness-of-fit in early childhood settings
Churchill, Susan L., 2003
Early Childhood Education Journal, 31(2), 113-118

A longitudinal study of Head Start parents and teachers examining teacher-child and teacher-parent relationships and their effects on child outcomes

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Head Start children finishing first grade: Preliminary data on school identification of children at risk for special education
Forness, Steven R., 1998
Behavioral Disorders, 23, 111-124

A longitudinal study on the diagnostic criteria for special needs students in a Head Start program

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Head Start children's entry into public school: A report on the National Head Start/Public School Early Childhood Transition Demonstration Study
United States. Head Start Bureau, 2000
Washington, DC: U.S. Head Start Bureau.

An overview of the impact, on children, families, schools, and communities, of 31 local demonstration programs, conducted as part of the National Head Start/Public School Early Childhood Transition Demonstration Study, in 30 states and the Navajo Nation from the 1991-92 school year through the 1997-98 school year, and implementing major initiatives related to: parent involvement; educational enhancement; family social support services; and health and nutrition

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Head Start children with a putative diagnosis of ADHD: A four-year follow-up of special education placement
Redden, Sandra Cluett, 2003
Education and Treatment of Children, 26(3), 208-223

A comparison of Head Start children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Head Start children without the disorder, by analyzing special education placements, psycho-educational test results, and related measures from kindergarten into the third grade

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Head Start Domestic Violence Initiative: A project to develop a domestic violence training curriculum for Head Start family service and other workers: Phase I - project feasibility: Final Report
United States. Head Start Bureau, 27 March, 2003
Washington, DC: United States, Head Start Bureau.

A discussion of the dynamic between domestic violence and Head Start families’ well-being, and a proposal for a comprehensive approach to train Head Start family service workers in appropriate domestic violence prevention and intervention methods

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