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The 4-H study of positive youth development: Report of the findings from the first four waves of data collection: 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 A longitudinal investigation of the theory of Positive Youth Development (PYD) and its promotion of the "Five Cs"--competence, confidence, character, caring, and connection--in youth, based on data on 3,342 students from 33 states assessed from grades five through eight |
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Accountable investments in early learning to improve student performance in Washington A presentation and cost analysis of a policy strategy in Washington State to provide all children access to high-quality early learning |
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Building a community-wide early learning system: East Yakima at baseline Baseline findings from a multi-year implementation evaluation, one of four components in an overall evaluation, of the East Yakima Early Learning Initiative, part of a 10-year strategy to improve children's school readiness in Washington State, that examined the East Yakima community, the availability and quality of child care services there, the East Yakima Early Learning Initiative planning process, and the community's goals and expectations for East Yakima Early Learning Initiative implementation |
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Building a community-wide early learning system: White Center at baseline Baseline findings from a multi-year implementation evaluation, one of four components in an overall evaluation, of the White Center Early Learning Initiative (WCELI), part of a 10-year strategy to improve children's school readiness in Washington State, that examined the White Center community, the availability and quality of child care services there, the WCELI planning process, and the community's goals and expectations for WCELI implementation |
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Child care centers, child care vouchers, and faith-based organizations An examination of the roles of faith-based organization in providing or supporting center-based child care, particularly for children from families receiving vouchers, in five counties in four states |
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Child care voucher programs: Provider experiences in five counties A study of child care providers' experiences with the voucher systems funded by the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and used to subsidize child care for low income families, based on a survey of approximately 300 staff and providers from five counties in four states |
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Child care vouchers and unregulated family, friend, and neighbor care A study of providers of unregulated family, friend, and neighbor care who participate in the voucher system of subsidized care to determine their characteristics and their perceptions of policy, and a study of the voucher agencies’ experiences with family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, among samples of caregivers and voucher agency staff in five counties from four states |
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Cross referrals between programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities: Perceptions of Part C and Early Head Start Providers A qualitative study of the views of Part C and Head Start administrators and healthcare providers about the complimentary roles of the programs, the collaboration between programs, and the identification and cross-referral of low income children with disabilities eligible for both programs, based on interviews with staff in 6 communities with both programs in 5 states |
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The culture of child care in North America found in three distant geographical locations An inquiry into the services delivery of early childhood education and care in North America, based on a sample of 15 child care centers in Nova Scotia in Canada, and Florida and Washington in the United States |
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Differences in child care quality in rural and non-rural areas A comparison of the adult/child ratios at child care sites in rural and non-rural areas, and a study of the relationships between child/adult ratios, price, and subsidy use in rural and non-rural areas of the United States, based on data from 1,349 families in 5 states |
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Early care and education state budget actions: FY 2007 and FY 2008 A study of state appropriations of state funds for early care and education programs in fiscal years 2007 and 2008, based on a survey of the 50 states and territories |
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Factors associated with the dismissal of young children (birth through five) from child care programs An examination of factors that result in child disenrollment from child care from 147 questionnaires and 16 telephone interviews with directors of centers in Washington State |
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Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregiver Project: 2007 report An evaluation of the Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregiver Project, a community-based initiative to develop a network of supports and resources for family, friend, and neighbor caregivers and the children they care for |
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Increasing state investments in early care and education: Lessons learned from advocates and best practices A discussion of lessons learned and future guidance resulting from child advocates' successful efforts in 10 states to increase public funding for early care and education programs, based on interviews with representatives of child advocacy organizations |
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Inside the content of infant-toddler early learning guidelines: Results from analyses, issues to consider, and recommendations 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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Kindergarten assessment process planning report An exploration of the feasibility of the development and implementation of a statewide kindergarten assessment system in Washington State, based on information gathered from focus groups with key stakeholders and an examination of similar school readiness initiatives in other states |
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Licensed child care in Washington State: 2006 A study of child care market rates and their geographic distribution across the state of Washington in 2006, including information on subsidies, provider licensing, capacity, years in operation, specialization, and staff experience, education, compensation, and turnover, based on surveys of child care centers and licensed family child care providers |
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Parent-Child Home Program/Play & Learn Group Demonstration Project: Summary of evaluation findings An outcome and process evaluation of the second cohort of the Seattle, Washington, Parent-Child Home Program/Play & Learn Group Demonstration Project, a two-year program consisting of an early literacy and school readiness home visiting program for toddlers and facilitator-led play groups for children and adults to foster early learning skills |
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Parents and the high price of child care: 2008 update A state-by-state study of the prices of center-based and family child care for infants, preschool-age children, and school-age children, based on a national survey of state child care resource and referral networks and local child care resource and referral agencies |
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Parent voices: A closer look: Washington State Department of Early Learning parent needs assessment: Focus groups A study in Washington State of parents' preferences for and experiences accessing early learning services, parents' interest in and use of information about early learning, parents' perceptions of child care quality, and early learning preferences of subpopulations of parents, based on focus groups with Washington State parents |
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Parent voices: A statewide look: Washington State Department of Early Learning parent needs assessment: Phone survey A study in Washington State of characteristics of children under 6 years old, parents' use of early learning services, parents' interest in and use of information about early learning, parents' experiences with early learning programs, parents' concerns regarding their child's development, and family literacy practices, based on a survey of a representative sample of Washington State parents |
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A profile of kindergarten readiness in East Yakima: Fall 2007 The first year of analyses from a multi-year kindergarten readiness study, one of four components in an overall evaluation, of the East Yakima Early Learning Initiative, part of a 10-year strategy to improve children's school readiness in Washington State, that describe the school readiness and family characteristics of children entering kindergarten in fall 2007 in East Yakima, Washington, based on parent interviews, home observations, direct child assessments, and teacher reports of children's skills and behavior |
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A profile of kindergarten readiness in White Center: Fall 2007 The first year of analyses from a multi-year kindergarten readiness study, one of four components in an overall evaluation, of the White Center Early Learning Initiative (WCELI), part of a 10-year strategy to improve children's school readiness in Washington State, that describe the school readiness and family characteristics of children entering kindergarten in fall 2007 in White Center, Washington, based on parent interviews, home observations, direct child assessments, and teacher reports of children's skills and behavior |
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A qualitative evaluation of a program to support family, friend, and neighbor caregivers A qualitative investigation of the perceived quality benefits of grandmother participation in the Promoting First Relationships home visiting program, a quality intervention for family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, based on interviews with 19 English- and Spanish-speaking grandmothers who provide regular care for their grandchildren |
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Solving the puzzle: The gap in Minnesota's early care & education finance and governance structures A comparison of the early care and education system governance and finance structures in Minnesota to structures in other states, based on stakeholder interviews |
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