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Through their lens: An inquiry into non-parental education and care of infants and toddlers
Angus, John, March 2011
Wellington: New Zealand, Office of the Commissioner for Children.

An examination of the characteristics of child care and early education provision for infants and toddlers in New Zealand, including service use, quality, and impacts

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Welcoming families: A parent literacy project in a linguistically rich, high-poverty school
Barone, Diane, January 2011
Early Childhood Education Journal, 38(5), 377-384

An account of the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a project designed to encourage shared book reading between a parent and a child from a project initiated by an elementary school described as a high in poverty and high in linguistic diversity

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Ensuring early acquisition of literacy: A study on parental support: Appendices
Carpentieri, J. D., 2011
Brussels, Belgium: European Commission, Directorate-General for Education and Culture.

A research review and case studies of programs and policies related to assisting parents of disadvantaged families to support their young children's literacy development in Europe

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Rochester Early Childhood Assessment Partnership: 2009-10 thirteenth annual report: Statistical supplement
Taylor, Crystal, January, 2011
(No. T11-002). Rochester, NY: Children's Institute.

Results for measures used in the thirteenth year of an assessment of quality, parental satisfaction, and child outcomes in early childhood programs in Rochester, New York, based on parent surveys and observations of children and their classrooms

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Language interpretation, parent participation, and young children with disabilities
Cheatham, Gregory A., August, 2011
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 31(2), 78-88

A discussion of potential translation and interpretation problems during Part B and Part C parent-provider consultations with non-English-speaking parents

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International perspectives on early childhood education
Cochran, Moncrieff M., January 2011
Educational Policy, 25(1), 65-91

An identification of cultural influences on early childhood education policy and decision making in Australia, France, Italy, and Sweden, including each country's national goals, pedagogies, curricula, center-home linkages, approaches to multicultural education, parent involvement, and teacher preparation, with a discussion of implications for the United States' policy and practices

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Provider influence on the early home learning environment (EHLE): Technical report
Hunt, Stephen, June, 2011
(Research Report DFE-RR142a). Runcorn, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education.

A discussion of methodological and analytical issues from a study of early home learning in England before and after 2-to-4-year-old children enter child care and the role of child care staff in supporting early home learning, based on baseline interviews with 339 parents, six-month follow-up interviews with 223 parents, and in-depth, longitudinal case studies of 12 parents, as well as on interviews with and observations of child care staff

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Washington preschool program: Increasing access and outcomes for children: Final recommendations of the Early Learning Technical Workgroup
Washington (State). Early Learning Technical Workgroup, November, 2011
Olympia: Washington State, Superintendent of Public Instruction.

A discussion of recommendations for a voluntary high-quality preschool program for all 3- and 4-year-old children in Washington State

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Reconceptualizing teacher education as a social justice undertaking: Underscoring the urgency for critical multiculturalism in early childhood education
Schoorman, Dilys, 2011
Childhood Education, 87(5), 341-344

An argument that teacher preparation programs be re-conceptualized around principles of critical pedagogy and social justice through the re-thinking of home-school partnerships and the promotion of teacher professionalization

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The value of investment in the early years: Balancing costs of childhood services
Robinson, Gary, Dr., 2011
(Early Childhood Series No.4.2011). Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia: Northern Territory.

An examination of research evidence on the benefits of investing in early childhood programs and a discussion of strategies for investing in early childhood programs in Northern Territory, Australia

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Summary of Preschool California research: Programs serving young five year olds in California
Preschool California, 2011
Oakland: Preschool California.

An examination of the characteristics of 10 California early childhood programs currently serving children who would be served by the state's new transitional kindergarten, a program for children born between September 1 and December 2 in the year they would otherwise enroll in kindergarten

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FACES 2009 study design
United States. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, June, 2011
(OPRE Report 2011-9). Washington, DC: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation.

An overview of the study design of the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey 2009 (FACES 2009)

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An agenda for amazing children: Final report of the ECE Taskforce
Early Childhood Education Taskforce (New Zealand), June, 2011
Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand, Ministry of Education.

An overview of the early childhood education sector in New Zealand with policy recommendations to ensure universal access to high-quality early childhood education services

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English learners and out-of-school time programs: The potential of OST programs to foster EL success
Maxwell-Jolly, Julie, Fall 2011
Afterschool Matters, 14, 1-12

A compilation and discussion of select research findings that inform after school programs of their potential contributions to the academic integration of English language learners in American schools

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The economic case for targeted preschool programs
Rolnick, Arthur, 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 22-26). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A compilation of economic arguments supporting a targeted approach to public early childhood education focusing on children in need instead of a universal availability approach

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Legal frameworks for early childhood governance in the Philippines
Manuel, Marilyn F., May, 2011
International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 5(1), 65-76

A discussion of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Act of 2000, its implications for governance of Early Care and Education (ECE) programs, its salient features, legal frameworks, challenges, and progress made in the implementation of the governance of ECE programs in the Philippines

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In the best interests of children and families: A plenary discussion of early childhood education and care in Alberta
Muttart Foundation, November, 2011
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Muttart Foundation.

A summary of a meeting to discuss regional forums across Alberta, Canada, on the funding and delivery of early childhood education and care services in the province

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Early childhood education
Citizens Research Council of Michigan, February, 2011
(Report 366). Livonia, MI: Citizens Research Council of Michigan.

A description of early childhood education programs in Michigan, with a focus on kindergarten, Head Start, and the Great Start Readiness Program, as well as an overview of research on early brain development and returns to early education investment

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Policy rationales for early childhood services
Penn, Helen, May, 2011
International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 5(1), 1-16

A summary of rationales and research paradigms that various countries have used as the basis for early childhood education and care policy decisions and service provision

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Investing in a bright future for all of Colorado's kids: The importance of providing early childhood care and education to children in immigrant families
Hughes, Sarah, December, 2011
Denver, CO: Colorado Children's Campaign.

An examination of the characteristics of children in immigrant families in Colorado and their participation in early childhood education programs

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A framework for state leadership and action in building the components of an early childhood system
Bruner, Charles, 2011
Denver, CO: Build Initiative.

A discussion of four components that comprise a comprehensive early childhood system: health, mental health, and nutrition; early learning; family support; and special needs/early intervention

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Summer learning: A new vision for supporting students in summer programs
Sun, Chris, November, 2011
Arlington, VA: National Association of State Boards of Education.

An examination of the role summer learning programs can play in supporting student achievement and preventing summer learning loss

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Enquiring teachers and democratic politics: Transformations in New Zealand's early childhood education landscape
Mitchell, Linda, October, 2011
Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 31(3), 217-228

Highlights of an evaluation of Pathways to the Future: Nga Huarahi Arataki, New Zealand's 10-year strategic plan for early childhood education, that consists of a number of policy initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of service, increasing access to programs by families, and improving teacher qualifications, professional capabilities, and collaboration among teachers, based on data drawn from a longitudinal evaluation of the plan

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The Bridge: A group for Chinese immigrant parents transitioning their children to an American preschool
Tan, Shin Yee, July, 2011
Social Work with Groups, 34(3-4), 310-319

An account of an implementation of The Bridge, a series of discussion groups to familiarize Chinese-speaking immigrant parents with the features and benefits of American preschools

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Instituting change in early childhood education: Recent developments in Singapore
Ebbeck, Marjory, March 2011
Early Childhood Education Journal, 38(6), 457-463

A discussion of the implications and challenges for stakeholders of the possible adoption of pedagogical documentation for the improvement of preschool education in Singapore

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