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Chambers, Bette; Cheung, Alan; Slavin, Robert E.; Smith, Dewi; Laurenzano, Mary – Center for Research and Reform in Education, 2010
This report systematically reviews research on the outcomes of programs that teach young children in a group setting before they begin kindergarten. Study inclusion criteria included the use of randomized or matched control groups, evidence of initial equality, and study duration of at least 12 weeks. Studies included valid measures of language,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Academic Achievement, Phonological Awareness, Young Children
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Borders, L. DiAnne; Drury, Sandra M. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1992
Describes components of effective school counseling programs that have emerged from 30 years of empirical research and professional standards. Results are summarized in seven sections: core principles of school counseling programs, program resources, program interventions, program evaluation, program renewal, written policies, and program climate.…
Descriptors: Comprehensive Guidance, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Hughes, Katherine L.; Karp, Melinda Mechur – Institute on Education and the Economy, Columbia University, 2004
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Amendments of 1998 extended support for "career guidance and academic counseling." A wide variety of such interventions are in existence. Since the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 emphasizes evidence-based education, it is important to examine the research to determine the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Student Behavior, Guidance Programs, Comprehensive Guidance