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Can Early Childhood Curriculum Enhance Social-Emotional Competence in Low-Income Children? A Meta-Analysis of the Educational Effects
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Yang, Weipeng; Datu, Jesus Alfonso D.; Lin, Xunyi; Lau, Michelle Marie; Li, Hui – Early Education and Development, 2019
Research Findings: This meta-analysis examined 29 (quasi-)experimental studies that involved low-income children ages 3 to 5 who might be subject to risks of academic failure and other negative outcomes. Compared to the controls, children who learned with social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula demonstrated significantly improved…
Descriptors: Low Income Students, At Risk Students, Academic Failure, Social Development
What Works in Early Childhood Education Programs?: A Meta-Analysis of Preschool Enhancement Programs
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Joo, Young Sun; Magnuson, Katherine; Duncan, Greg J.; Schindler, Holly S.; Yoshikawa, Hirokazu; Ziol-Guest, Kathleen M. – Early Education and Development, 2020
Research Findings: This study uses data from a comprehensive meta-analytic database of early childhood education (ECE) program evaluations published between 1960 and 2007 in the United States to examine the incremental effects of adding enhancement program components to ECE programs on children's cognitive abilities, pre-academic skills,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Cognitive Ability, Academic Ability, Child Behavior
Understanding the Program Effectiveness of Early Mathematics Interventions for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Environments: A Meta-Analytic Review
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Wang, Aubrey H.; Firmender, Janine M.; Power, Joshua R.; Byrnes, James P. – Early Education and Development, 2016
Research Findings: The early childhood years are critical in developing early mathematics skills, but the opportunities one has to learn mathematics tend to be limited, preventing the development of significant mathematics learning. By conducting a meta-analysis of 29 experimental and quasi-experimental studies that have been published since 2000,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Early Intervention, Mathematics Education, Preschool Education
The Evidence Base for Mental Health Consultation in Early Childhood Settings: Research Synthesis Addressing Staff and Program Outcomes
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Brennan, Eileen M.; Bradley, Jennifer R.; Allen, Mary Dallas; Perry, Deborah F. – Early Education and Development, 2008
Research Findings: One strategy to support early childhood providers' work with children exhibiting challenging behavior is offering mental health consultation services in order to build staff skills and confidence and reduce staff stress and turnover. Through systematic search procedures, 26 recent studies were identified that addressed the…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Mental Health, Young Children, Program Effectiveness
Transition to Preschool Special Education: A Review of the Literature
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Malone, Delia G.; Gallagher, Peggy – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: Services to young children with disabilities and their families are provided through state and federal resources to those who meet eligibility requirements. This article reviews the literature that addresses the transition to preschool special education services occurring from the time a child reaches 2 years, 6 months, of age…
Descriptors: Young Children, Special Education, Literature Reviews, Transitional Programs
A Review of Interventions for Preschoolers with Aggressive and Disruptive Behavior.
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Bryant, Donna; Vizzard, Lila Herndon; Willoughby, Michael; Kupersmidt, Janis – Early Education and Development, 1999
Reviews the research on the efficacy of prevention and intervention programs for aggressive behavior among preschoolers who are otherwise typically developing. Summarizes some key characteristics of 17 studies: (1) model/treatment focus; (2) target sample; (3) design; (4) reliability; (5) treatment description; (6) duration and follow-up; and (7)…
Descriptors: Aggression, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention
Longitudinal Studies of Alternative Types of Early Intervention: Rationale and Design.
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Casto, Glendon; White, Karl R. – Early Education and Development, 1993
Describes a series of 16 longitudinal studies conducted by Utah State University on alternative early intervention programs for disabled children, focusing on the intensity of intervention, the age intervention begins, and parent involvement. Reviews factors that gave rise to the studies, research designs and procedures, and data interpretation.…
Descriptors: Children, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Disabilities