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Leak, James A.; Farkas, George – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
In light of the strong correlation between Kindergarten performance and later cognitive and achievement outcomes, this paper investigates the link between student achievement and the educational background characteristics of Kindergarten teachers. This study will utilize the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Kindergarten Cohort (ECLS-K), a…
Descriptors: Credentials, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary Education, Achievement Gains
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Bogard, Kimber; Traylor, Fasaha; Takanishi, Ruby – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2008
Recent studies do not find consistent relationships between teacher degree, major, and certification, and PK outcomes (Early, D. M., Bryant, D. M., Pianta, R. C., Clifford, R. M., Burchinal, M. R., Ritchie, S., et al. (2006). Are teachers' education, major, and credentials related to classroom quality and children's academic gains in…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Credentials, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Qualifications