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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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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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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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Public schools as the hub of a mixed-delivery system of early care and education
Barnett, W. Steven, 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 126-129). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

An argument for the development of public prekindergartens as model early care and education services in communities as part of efforts both to increase standards and to access more community funding and resources

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Preschool programs should be coordinated in the public schools with supports from Head Start and child care
Gilliam, Walter S., 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 120-126). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of potential benefits of increased support for prekindergarten programs in public schools, as well as an acknowledgement of several practical obstacles to increased support for public prekindergarten

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The whole child, the whole setting: Toward integrated measures of quality
Bouffard, Suzanne, 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 281-295). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of the importance of early childhood quality measures to assess simultaneously the children and the child care environment, including indicators of children's development, process quality, and social dynamics

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Putting the pieces together: Community efforts to support our youngest children 0-8: A report on the Early Learning Communities Initiative
United States. Administration for Children and Families, July, 2011
Washington, DC: U.S. Administration for Children and Families.

Profiles of efforts in 12 communities to deliver comprehensive services for young children through community collaboration and coordination

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Past successes shape effort to expand early intervention
Mervis, Jeffrey, 19 August, 2011
Science, 333, 952-956

An overview of three longitudinal studies that are the basis for the economic argument for high quality early intervention, a description of the programs upon which the studies are based, and an argument that high quality early intervention be available for all who may need it

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Preschool education: Delivering on the promise for Latino children
Beltran, Erika, 2011
Washington, DC: National Council of La Raza.

An examination of barriers to high-quality preschool for Latino children, with policy recommendations to increase access

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Why the Child-Parent Center Education Program promotes life-course development
Reynolds, Arthur J., 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 144-152). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

An overview of the indicators used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Child-Parent Center Education Program and a discussion of the program's features

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Measuring the quality of environmental supports for young children's social and emotional competence
Hyson, Marilou, 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 105-134). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

An inventory of current measures of environmental supports for social and emotional competence (ESSEC) in child care and early education programs, and a recommendation of measurable indicators of the quality of ESSEC for children in early childhood programs

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Defining and measuring quality in early childhood practices that promote dual language learners' development and learning
Castro, Dina C., 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 257-280). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of elements of high quality early childhood education and care programs for dual language learners (DLLs), and an exploration of available quality measurement tools for the assessment of programs and practices to promote learning of DLLs

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Early years study 3: Making decisions, taking action
McCain, Margaret N., 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation.

A discussion of children's early development and learning, the role that early childhood programs can play in supporting their development, and early childhood education policy in Canada

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The case for public preschool
Gilliam, Walter S., 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 116-120). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A compilation of select arguments for the placement of public prekindergarten programs in public schools throughout the United States

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Take a giant step: A blueprint for teaching young children in a digital age
Barron, Brigid, Fall 2011
New York: Joan Ganz Cooney Center.

A discussion of issues and challenges related to the integration of digital technologies into early education

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Beyond classroom-based measures for preschoolers: Addressing the gaps in measures for home-based care and care for infants and toddlers
Sandstrom, Heather, 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 317-343). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of appropriateness of indicators in the assessment of quality in family child care settings, based on recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)

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Measuring quality of ECE programs for children with disabilities
Spiker, Donna, 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 229-256). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A discussion of the assessment of program quality in general early childhood education (GECE) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs for children with disabilities

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Toronto First Duty, phase 3: The Bruce WoodGreen case study
Janmohamed, Zeenat, November, 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development.

Preliminary findings and lessons learned from an evaluation of the Bruce WoodGreen demonstration site of Toronto First Duty, a multi-site program that integrates child care, early education, and family support services

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Measuring health-related aspects of quality in early childhood settings
Hegland, Susan M., 2011
In M. Zaslow, I. Martinez-Beck, K. Tout, & T. Halle (Eds.), Quality measurement in early childhood settings (pp. 135-160). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

An overview of research on the relationship between children's health status and their development, and a proposal of indicators to measure the health-related components of early childhood education and care settings

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Early childhood development workforce: Productivity Commission draft research report
Australia. Productivity Commission, June, 2011
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Australia, Productivity Commission.

An examination of issues related to the scope of and government role in the early childhood development sector in Australia and the demand for, supply of, and training of the early childhood development workforce, including preschool teachers, family child care providers, out-of-school time child care workers, and special needs early care and education workers

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A model preschool program
Zigler, Edward F., 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 136-140). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

A reflection and series of recommendations on the evolution of the goals and standards of the early education system in the United States

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Diabetes care in the school and day care setting
American Diabetes Association, January, 2011
Diabetes Care, 34(Supplement 1), S70-S74

A position statement of the American Diabetes Association that includes recommendations for the safe and fair inclusion of children with diabetes in school and child care settings

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The cognitive/academic emphasis versus the whole child approach: The 50-year debate
Bishop-Josef, Sandra J., 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 83-88). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

An account of the alternating external pressures for a focus on either academic skills or broader child development goals throughout the history of Head Start

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Universal Plus: What's worth doing is worth doing well
Kagan, Sharon Lynn, 2011
In E.F. Zigler, W.S. Gilliam, & W.S. Barnett (Eds.), The pre-k debates: Current controversies and issues (pp. 42-47). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes

Descriptions of the mindset and strategy of the Universal Plus movement that addresses the balance between quality and accessibility within a voluntary but universally available early education system

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