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Hsieh, Vicki – Public Policy Institute of California, 2022
California is on the cusp of implementing universal preschool--a step that could help level the playing eld for young children. Over the next few years, all four-year-olds will become eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), which has been part of the state's early learning programs since 2012. In the report, "Setting the Stage for…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Program Implementation, State Programs, Equal Education
Ferrara, Angela M.; Lambert, Richard G.; Holcomb, T. Scott – Center for Educational Measurement and Evaluation, 2020
This report contains information on the background of and research on the North Carolina Kindergarten Entry Assessments (NC KEA). Evidence shows that implementing formative assessment is difficult for teachers and schools. Given that North Carolina will be adopting a new KEA measure for the fall of 2020, this report summarizes previous research on…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, State Programs, Formative Evaluation, Kindergarten
Hill, Laura E.; Prunty, Emmanuel – Public Policy Institute of California, 2022
California is on the cusp of implementing universal preschool--a step that could help level the playing eld for young children. Over the next few years, all four-year-olds will become eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), which has been part of the state's early learning programs since 2012. In the report, "Setting the Stage for…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, State Programs, Access to Education, Equal Education
Hill, Laura; Prunty, Emmanuel – Public Policy Institute of California, 2022
California is on the cusp of implementing universal preschool--a step that could help level the playing eld for young children. Over the next few years, all four-year-olds will become eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK), which has been part of the state's early learning programs since 2012. In this report, the authors examine the…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, State Programs, Equal Education, Access to Education
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Leonard, Kaitlin M.; Coyne, Michael D.; Oldham, Ashley C.; Burns, Darci; Gillis, Margie B. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2019
Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) frameworks are designed to directly support students with, and at risk for, disabilities by providing timely, aligned, and coordinated supports, with the goal of preventing or ameliorating the effects of early risk. Yet developing and implementing MTSS in beginning reading is a complex process. Many schools…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Elementary School Students, Primary Education, At Risk Students
Lipsey, Mark W.; Farran, Dale C.; Hofer, Kerry G. – Peabody Research Institute, 2016
Many states have implemented or expanded state-funded prekindergarten programs in the last decade, encouraged by claims about the benefits that can be expected and the importance of early experiences for children's development, especially for economically disadvantaged children. However, there is remarkably little methodologically adequate…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, State Programs, Academic Achievement, Outcomes of Education
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Chaparro, Erin A.; Smolkowski, Keith; Jackson, Kathleen Ryan – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2020
Oregon's Effective Behavioral and Instructional Support Systems (EBISS) initiative was implemented in 25 school districts. The initiative trained and coached district leaders and teachers in the use of the EBISS model through the lens of implementation science. The EBISS model integrates school-wide positive behavior intervention and supports…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, State Programs, Coaching (Performance), Professional Development
Office of Inspector General, US Department of Education, 2016
This Annual Plan presents the major initiatives and priorities the U.S. Department of Education (Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG) intends to undertake to assist the Department in fulfilling its responsibilities to America's taxpayers and students. The Department continues to face significant challenges in FY 2017 that impact its…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Strategic Planning, Compliance (Legal), Financial Audits