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American public and Head Start director's perceptions toward Head Start
National Head Start Association (U.S.). Research and Evaluation Division, 2004
Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

Results from a national poll examining public and Head Start directors' perceptions of prekindergarten and other early learning programs

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Children's performance in school readiness skills in the Jumpstart Program
Vecchiotti, Sara, 2001
NHSA Dialog, 4(2), 246-274

Two longitudinal studies of a Head Start national supplemental preschool program in New York City targeting of disadvantaged children and its influence in improving children’s school readiness skills and adaptive behaviors

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Competencies and credentials for early childhood educators: What do we know and what do we need to know?
Burchinal, Margaret, Summer 2008
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 11 Issue 1). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

Arguments for the use of professional development programs to improve the quality of child care and early education programs

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Examining school readiness of Head Start graduates: A case study
Biddle, Julie K., 2001
NHSA Dialog, 4(2), 275-283

A case study of the effectiveness of Head Start in preparing children to start kindergarten

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Head Start and the changing demographics of today's young children
Golden, Olivia, Summer 2011
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 14 Issue 1, pp. 1-4). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of demographic trends in the United States and their implications for Head Start and Early Head Start program practices

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The Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES): What are we learning about program quality and program development?
McKey, Ruth Hubbell, 2003
Children and Families, 22(1), 62-64

A summary of findings from the 1997 and 2000 waves of the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES)

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Head Start's perennial leadership on parental engagement
Henrich, Christopher C., Fall 2010
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 13 Issue 2). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

An overview of the research, policy, and history of parental involvement in Head Start

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High quality early education for young dual language learners: What can be done?
Castro, Dina C., Fall 2011
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 14 Issue 2). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

An overview of the characteristics and development of young dual language learners, with a discussion of early learning standards and educational practices to support them

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Making a difference in Head Start families' health care
Herman, Ariella, Fall 2005
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 9 Issue 1). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of the use of Head Start programs as a means to address families' health care needs

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Oregon blazes a path for Head Start expansion
Allen, Benjamin L., Winter 2008
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 11 Issue 2). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of Oregon's combined state-level delivery system of Head Start and prekindergarten programs

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Parents' voices: Essential to decision-making in preschool education
Levett, M. Ann, Spring 2006
(NHSA Dialog Vol. 9 Issue 2). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of the importance of the role of parents in children's early childhood educational experiences in Head Start programs

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Position paper: Our view of the U.S. Senate Head Start Reauthorization Bill, S. 1940
National Head Start Association (U.S.), 2004
Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion detailing the National Head Start Association's (NHSA) opposition to the Senate's Head Start reauthorization bill, and proposed ways of correcting certain provisions

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Position paper: A vision for Head Start and state collaboration
National Head Start Association (U.S.). Government Affairs Division, 2003
Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of barriers to Head Start's collaborations with other programs that offers recommendations on how to improve coordination between organizations

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Putting the national Head Start Impact Study into a proper perspective
Zigler, Edward F., Spring 2010
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 13 Issue 1). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of the meaning and implications of findings from the Head Start Impact Study

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Why Head Start health services are critical for school readiness and healthy development
Askew, George L., Spring 2005
(NHSA Dialog Briefs Vol. 8 Issue 2). Alexandria, VA: National Head Start Association.

A discussion of the role of health services in Head Start programs to support and promote children's school readiness and healthy development

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