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- Early childhood development directly affects economic vitality.
By Greater Richmond Chamber, United Way Success By 6; January 2008
Description: This reference manual is intended to be a factual, non-partisan, quick reference guide to assist general assembly members with the early childhood development issue. A complete early childhood development...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35644 (100.00%) - Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; March 20, 2006
Description: This document presents a planning checklist to help child care centers and preschool programs protect the health of their staff and the children and families they serve during a flu pandemic. Interruptions...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35559 (100.00%) - Meaningful Investments in Pre-K: Estimating the Per-Child Costs of Quality Programs
By Institute for Women’s Policy Research; 2008
Description: This report presents estimates of the financial investments needed by States to support pre-K in both public and private settings at differing levels of quality. Contains 39 references. PKGE0216 Meaningful...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35466 (100.00%) - The Cost Savings to Special Education from Pre-Schooling in Pennsylvania
By Pennsylvania Build Initiative; 2005
Description: This report examines the likely savings in special education budgets from expanding preschool for Pennsylvania. Contains 43 references. STPA0288 Cost 2005 2005
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35459 (100.00%) - The Abbott Preschool Program Longitudinal Effects Study (APPLES), Interim Report, June 2007
By W. Steven Barnett, Cynthia Esposito Lamy, Alexandra Figueras, Ellen Frede, Kwanghee Jung; June 2007
Description: This study of the Abbott Preschool Program determined whether learning gains found at kindergarten entry continue into elementary school. Contains 27 references. STNJ0176 Abbott 2007 June 2007 National...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35388 (100.00%) - Preschool for All in Maryland: Recommendations of the Task Force on Universal Preschool Education, Report to the Governor and the General Assembly as Required by HB 1466
By Maryland State Department of Education ; December 2007
Description: This report presents recommendations of the Task Force on Universal Preschool Education to the Governor and the General Assembly. The Task Force recommendations address six goals regarding the implementation...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35304 (100.00%) - Partnering for Preschool: A Study of Center Directors in New Jersey's Mixed-Delivery Abbott Program, Research Highlights
By Fran Kipnis, Sharon Ryan, Laura Sakai, Marcy Whitebook; February 2008
Description: This report presents findings from a 2007 survey of 98 private child care and Head Start directors in 16 of New Jersey’s 31 Abbott school districts. All directors identified positive contributions of the...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35297 (100.00%) - Partnering for Preschool: A Study of Center Directors in New Jersey's Mixed-Delivery Abbott Program
By Fran Kipnis, Sharon Ryan, Laura Sakai, Marcy Whitebook; February 2008
Description: This study surveyed child care and Head Start center directors about their experiences in becoming Abbott contracting sites and operating Abbott classrooms, and their thoughts about how the program might...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35134 (100.00%) - Assessing Quality in the Early Years: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Extension (ECERS-E), New Revised Edition
By Iram Siraj-Blatchford, Kathy Sylva, Brenda Taggart; 2006
Description: This booklet presents the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale–Extension (ECERS–E). The ECERS–E is an observational scale. Contains 36 references. INTL0173 Assessing 2006 2006 Trentham Books
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34929 (100.00%) - Early Care and Education in the Golden State: Publicly Funded Programs Serving California's Preschool-Aged Children
By Reardon Elaine, Karoly A Lynn, Cho Michelle; 2007
Description: This study examines the adequacy and efficiency of preschool education in California. Contains 101 references. STCA0803 Early 2007 2007 Rand
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34876 (100.00%) - The State of Preschool 2005: State Preschool Yearbook
By National Institute for Early Education Research; 2005
Description: This report presents State profiles and describes the state of prekindergarten in the United States in the 2004-2005 academic year. A national profile provides a summary of State-funded prekindergarten...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34811 (100.00%) - Children in Immigrant Families: The U.S. and 50 States: National Origins, Language, and Early Education
By Nancy A Denton, Donald J Hernandez, Suzanne E Macartney; April 2007
Description: This research brief draws on results from Census 2000 to examine children in immigrant families. In particular, the brief highlights the proportion, dispersion, national origins, language, and early education...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34762 (100.00%) - Costs Per Child for Early Childhood Education and Care: Comparing Head Start, CCDF Child Care, and Prekindergarten/Preschool Programs (2003/2004)
By Douglas J Besharov, Jeffrey S Morrow, Justus A Myers; August 31, 2007
Description: This paper presents calculations on the actual, per-child costs of Head Start (including Early Head Start), child care provided under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), and prekindergarten/preschool...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34642 (100.00%) - Governor Kaine's Preschool Agenda: A Report to the 2007 Virginia General Assembly
By Proprietary Child Care Association of Virginia; 2007
Description: This article presents concerns about Governor Tim Kaine’s ambitious preschool agenda in Virginia. It is argued that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that early formal academic and social learning...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34589 (100.00%) - The State of Preschool 2006: State Preschool Yearbook
By National Institute for Early Education Research; 2006
Description: This report presents State profiles and describes the state of prekindergarten in the United States in the 2005-2006 academic year. A national profile provides a summary of State-funded prekindergarten...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34470 (100.00%) - Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations: Standards of Quality New Jersey
By New Jersey Department of Education; July 2004
Description: This report presents standards of quality for New Jersey’s preschools. Contains 78 references. STNJ0171 Preschool 2004 July 2004
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34467 (100.00%) - Preschool Curriculum Decision-Making: Dimensions to Consider
By Debra J Ackerman, Ellen Frede; March 2007
Description: This report presents a framework for decision-makers to use in evaluating which curriculum might be most appropriate for a specific preschool program. The framework consists of a series of questions focusing...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34444 (100.00%) - Community Voices: California Preschool Directors Speak on Policy Options
By Bruce Fuller, Kathryn Gesicki, Sunyoung Jung, Thea Sweo, Policy Analysis for California Education, University of California and Stanford University; 2007
Description: This working paper examines the size and scope of community-based preschools, along with how their directors view policy issues in California between November 2005 and May 2006. Community-based programs...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34268 (100.00%) - Preschool Promise
By B.J. Roche; Spring 2005
Description: This report describes how Margaret Blood is trying to influence Massachusetts’ commitment to early education for all children. She spearheads the Early Education for All campaign, which was responsible...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35328 (100.00%) - Is More Better? The Effects of Full-Day vs. Half-Day Preschool on Early School Achievement, Executive Summary
By W. Steven Barnett, Ellen C Frede, Kenneth B Robin, National Institute for Early Education Research; 2006
Description: This study examined the benefits that children derive from preschool programs of various durations and intensity in a low-income urban district. The study compared 85 children assigned to an 8-hour program...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33549 (100.00%)
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